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Back Issues
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Monday, March 27, 2000
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GRAPHIC: Jason Foulke
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USG campaigning to heighten this week
The campaign season in the Undergraduate Student Government presidential race has been lackluster compared to previous contests as many candidates use non-traditional methods and last-minute attention-getters to appeal to students.
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Student, stuffed ape entertain Loop riders
The Friday night Loop pulled up to a stop and throngs of partygoers, some staggering under the influence, piled on the bus. Someone stopped and pointed to a young man in the back, and the bus filled with the chant: "It's the Loop Monkey!" |
Conference to discuss female role in learning
A three-day national teleconference aiming to improve the status of women in higher education begins today.
Campus lab explosion injures one
A routine chemical engineering experiment was anything but routine when an explosion in Fenske Lab injured a student Friday.
Average winter temperatures rise
Though a difference of a few degrees in average seasonal temperature might not have immediate significance, it could be leading to a more serious long-term phenomenon.
Student Film Organization to hold fund-raising concert
Can the Student Film Organization overcome its outstanding debt in order to hold its annual CAN Film Festival? This pressing question has caused much worry within SFO, the organization that sponsors the festival.
Cycling Club holds races, wins four events
While many Penn State students spent yesterday recovering from weekend activities, the Penn State Cycling Club was hard at work.
Borough revisits zoning changes
Round two of rezoning discussions took place at noon Friday as the State College Borough Council continued deliberations about proposed zoning changes.
Local hospice, House of Care, opens
Members of the community marked the opening of a home for people with limited life expectancies Saturday afternoon.
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I want to hold your hand
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Eye on the prize
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Police Log
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Darling hits crucial shot with 12.6 remaining to seal victory
KANSAS CITY — While one player stole the show, it was nine others who set the stage for her. The highlights and television shows would portray Lady Lions guard Helen Darling's put back with 12.6 seconds to play as the moment that sent Penn State to a 66-65 win against Iowa State.
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Penn State takes three of four games from Indiana
Baseball enthusiasts love to preach that good pitching will beat good hitting any day. Apparently, Penn State hasn't been listening. |
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PSU fencing team captures sixth straight title
The goal has always been a lofty one. Something every team craves for, but only one can accomplish — a national championship.
Success goes long way for men's hoops
My opinion: Anthony Miller
Carrawell, Blue Devils overcome with emotions after disappointing loss
My opinion: Stephen Duncan
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Monster Jam invades University Park
The pungent smell of gasoline and the roar of engines producing 1500 horsepower permeated through the air of The Bryce Jordan Center Saturday. |
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PSU's Darling hits game-winner from confined space
KANSAS CITY — For the first time all night, Helen Darling was lost. With the potential final seconds of her collegiate career ticking away under the thunderous sounds produced by the Iowa State faithful, the Penn State point guard looked in every direction.
Freshman surfs to success
From across The Bryce Jordan Center, you could barely see it. No, it wasn't the mosh pit that had just assembled on the court following the Penn State men's basketball team's 81-74 National Invitation Tournament quarterfinal win against Kent Wednesday night.
PSU holds off Pittsburgh, claims title
One minute and 21 seconds — plenty of time for Pittsburgh to score the two goals it needed to tie the game, especially after pulling its goaltender and putting an extra player on the ice.
Goaltending crucial to Lady Icers championship season
One word — solid. Solid stature, solid focus and, most importantly, solid playing. Penn State women's ice hockey goaltender Jess Gurskey exemplifies the meaning of a true player — and she's only a sophomore.
Men's lacrosse has win streak snapped against Maryland-BC
Not since 1986 had the Maryland-Baltimore County men's lacrosse team beaten Penn State. Well, not until Saturday.
PSU's Koijesar named Rookie of the Week
Two strong matches last week from Penn State hitter Zeljko Koljesar have helped the freshman earn the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Rookie-of-the-Week honor.
Anderson, Esteva selected to academic team
Penn State junior swimmer Katie Anderson and Penn State senior fencer Carla Esteva have both been selected to the 1999-2000 GTE Academic All-District 11 Fall/Winter Women's At-Large team.
NIT bus reservations closing at 5 p.m. today
Plenty of Penn State fans should be in attendance for tomorrow's National Invitation Tournament semifinal basketball game between the Nittany Lions and Notre Dame.
Lions beat Lafayette, get pounced by Tigers
Maybe Lions aren't the kings of the jungle — at least not the lacrosse jungle. After edging Lafayette 15-11 Friday, the Penn State women's lacrosse team was mauled 18-6 Saturday by No. 4 Princeton in a game where the 10-goal mercy rule had to be put into effect.
Men's tennis drops matches to rivals Wisconsin, Iowa
The Sarni Tennis Facility was host to two close Big Ten matches during the weekend. Unfortunately for No. 73 Penn State, neither worked out to be victories.
Two wins end skid, propel men's volleyball back to winning track
With a five-game thriller Saturday night against Rutgers-Newark played at the Golden Dome in Newark and a Friday night victory at home against New York University, the No. 14 Penn State men's volleyball team was on the winning side of the net for the first time since Feb. 19.
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The latest trend
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Collegian Editorial
Bush, Gore both weak on finance reform issue
Health risks associated with eating meat
My Opinion: Matt McLaughlin
Distinction between drug types unclear
My Opinion: Jason Fagone
Letters to the editor
Online editor for this issue:
Nikki Velisaris
