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Thursday, March 23, 2000
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GRAPHIC: Stacy Olenoski
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Colleges, law enforcers speculate on drug usage
After a number of recent serious drug-related incidents on college campuses across the country, college communities and law enforcement officials are wondering what to do next.
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Bikers assemble at courthouse
About a dozen bikers clad in leather assembled in front of the Centre County Courthouse yesterday in support of a man who claims his son is a victim of injustice. |
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Contributions, earnings boost PSU endowments
New financial contributions and reinvested earnings boosted Penn State's endowments by $434 million in the last five years, Penn State's Board of Trustees learned Friday.
Concert will contribute to message of freedom
Throughout the world, the maxim "Music soothes the savage beast" has been quoted by socialites and paupers alike when referring to different types of music. This week, music will be used in an attempt to destroy the beast of oppression.
InnovaZone offices offer resources to Internet firms
Last night six InnovaZone members gathered at the Technology Center, 200 Innovation Blvd., to showcase their new Internet-related startup companies.
USG candidates discuss issues
Candidates for Undergraduate Student Government president and vice president sharpened their platforms and stretched beyond them to field questions from a panel of student leaders last night at a discussion in the HUB-Robeson Cultural Center.
USG Supreme Court declares sections of election code to be unconstitutional
The Undergraduate Student Government Supreme Court declared two sections of the revised election code to be unconstitutional in a verdict Sunday night, reversing the USG Senate's resolution to alter the method of penalizing code violations.
Matthew Sweet to perform at Crowbar
Power-pop artist Matthew Sweet makes his first appearance in State College tonight, playing for a more intimate audience in a smaller venue than he usually plays.
Committee reviews bill to extend funding
As fewer college students are graduating in the traditional four-year period, the state House Appropriations Committee is considering a bill that would make it more affordable to stay in school longer.
CCSG looking for student feedback with referendum
The Council of Commonwealth Student Governments is distributing referendums to Commonwealth Campus students next week to allow them to voice their concerns about the university.
Agricultural fraternities, sororities collect coins to help disabled farmer
Five Penn State agricultural fraternities and sororities came together to help one farmer suffering from a disability by simply gathering some spare change.
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Tearing down barriers
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Two teen-agers charged in connection with car thefts
Joseph A. Francis, 18, was arrested Tuesday on 16 counts of theft from a motor vehicle, receiving stolen property and criminal mischief, the State College Police Department said.
Quality of education topic of Kellogg conference
Leaders of the nation's state universities convened in Washington, D.C. yesterday for the last day of the Kellogg Commission on the Future of State and Land-Grant Universities conference, where they asked for greater public support to enhance social concern and continue providing quality education.
Penn State faculty members receive Fulbright grants
Eight Penn State faculty members received Fulbright Senior Scholar grants to lecture or conduct research abroad this year.
Preliminary Hearing
Police Log
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Win against Kent puts PSU back in NIT semifinals
Even with an entourage of about 20 in a Bryce Jordan Center of 9,500 people last night, the Kent marching band made itself heard — with its voices. |
Cline-Heard finds confidence in NIT
Normally, it wouldn't be anything special for one of the Penn State men's basketball players to finish 7-8 from the free throw line, but when it's Gyasi Cline-Heard there's cause for celebration.
Athletic Department sponsoring NIT bus trip
The Penn State Athletic Department is sponsoring student buses to the semifinals and finals of the NIT in Madison Square Garden.
Basketball teams to interact with public
The NCAA Women's Basketball Midwest Regional will kick off the weekend in Kansas City, MO., with an autograph session, a spirit rally and visits from furry mascots.
Penn State golfer named player of the week
Penn State golfer Jeff Turton was named Big Ten Golfer of the Week for March 14-20.
Penn State Altoona to play Altoona Curve
The AA Altoona Curve will play an exhibition game against Penn State Altoona at 6:35 p.m. April 5 at Blair County Stadium.
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PSU looking for home court help
Not playing at home for more than a month can lead to many unwanted things. For the Penn State men's volleyball team it not only led to a case of missing the friendly surroundings of Rec Hall, it also ended with the Lions having a ghastly 2-8 record. |
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Baseball team protests confederate flag in South Carolina By taking a mostly Southern issue into Northern hands this past weekend, the Penn State baseball team raised awareness of the racism a century-old piece of heritage can still imply for some.
Lions optimistic about championship hopes
The final meet for the Penn State men's swimming and diving team begins today as the Nittany Lions travel to Minneapolis, Minn., to compete in the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships. The NCAA Championships takes place March 23-25.
Judo club sends two students to national championships
Two Penn State students competed in the Collegiate National Judo Championships March 19 at Northern Arizona University's Rolle Activity Center in Flagstaff, Ariz.
Addition of sabre to women's competition makes for interesting NCAA Championship
The addition of one weapon, and everything is in disarray. Fencers changing positions, some spots now short in fencers. Surely this could doom a team's national title chances.
Three PSU fencers go for title
Three foil fencers. One is a three-time All-American, the men's team captain, and in 1999-2000, he became Penn State's all-time leader for men's foil victories.
Penn State has final destination in sight
With their destination set and hopes held high, a trio of smiles greeted the media room Tuesday as Penn State women's basketball coach Rene Portland was accompanied by juniors Lisa Shepherd and Chrissy Falcone.
PSU-Iowa St: battle of point guards
The awards between the two players are endless. The way both players respond under pressure has been astonishing. But for a pair of senior guards, Penn State's Helen Darling and Iowa State's Stacy Frese, the leadership they have displayed this season is the major reason why the Lady Lions and Cyclones will meet in the Sweet 16 Saturday night in Kansas City.
Infield playing with added confidence
The word confidence has always been a favorite among sports personas, but the Penn State baseball team is proving it's more than just another Dick Vitale outburst.
Pitchers remain humble after good season start
Dan Goebeler and Pete Yodis are hesitant. The Penn State baseball team's pitchers are happy with their own performances on the mound, as well those of their teammates, but both said it was too early to make the bold statement.
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Collegian Editorial
Gun deal begins process of industry self-regulation
Tournament hype strange event
My Opinion: Debbie Turchetta
Letters to the editor
Online editors for this issue:
Nikki Velisaris
Beth Baumgardner
