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Tuesday, March 28, 2000
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Student group, STAR, protests sweat shops
A demonstration urging Penn State administrators to join Workers Rights Consortium resulted in a visit from Penn State Police Services yesterday. |
USG talks receive low attendance by students
Although Undergraduate Student Government elections are tomorrow, only 15 people occupied seats at last night's candidate debate. When asked how many audience members weren't affiliated with the campaign, two hands went up.
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Spanier, Greek councils meet, discuss future
To maintain a strong bridge between the Greek community and the Penn State administration, the Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils held the second annual "Mutual Road to Success" dinner last night at Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, 319 N. Burrowes Road. |
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Gas price increase puts pinch on taxi drivers
Like most automobile owners, Scott Makufka has felt the effects of rising gasoline prices. But unlike other drivers, Makufka makes his living driving a taxi and uses his own money to buy the gas for the company's Chevrolet Nova. |
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Sprinkler systems in PSU future
If state Rep. Michael P. McGeehan (D-Phila.) gets his way, Penn State will have sprinkler systems in each of its dorms within five years.
Math professor wins prestigious award
Ken Ono made Penn State history by becoming the first faculty member to be selected for the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, as well as the only mathematician among this year's award recipients.
Interfraternity Council to present fire safety program
With an average of 1,700 student housing fires each year at universities nationwide, Penn State's first-ever fire safety and prevention program for student housing will take place on campus next week.
Late Night Penn State earns honors in Washington
Late Night Penn State received recognition from the U.S. Department of Education as a model drug and alcohol prevention program at a ceremony yesterday in Washington, D.C.
Students to receive Chace, Student Service Awards
Two student leaders will be honored by the College of Health and Human Development's alumni society in a ceremony next week at the Nittany Lion Inn.
VOICE Box seminars discuss problem-based learning
The Schreyer Institute for Innovation in Learning will present the next installment of its continuing series of Variations of Innovative Changes in Education lunch seminars at noon tomorrow in 304 Rider II.
Police Log
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Lady Lions advance to NCAA Final Four
KANSAS CITY — With the game nearing completion and a list full of impressive statistics following her name, Lisa Shepherd finally met her match. Outside shooting was never a problem as the Penn State junior forward posted 25 points in the Lady Lions' 86-65 win against Louisiana Tech that will send them to the Women's Final Four in Philadelphia.
Notre Dame's Doherty looks for happy ending to wild season
It is a good thing Matt Doherty brought his gray hair with him to Notre Dame. For it has been a wild season for the rookie mentor in South Bend.
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Lions head to Big Apple for semifinals
When Jarrett Stephens steps onto the hardwood of New York City's Madison Square Garden tonight, don't be surprised if his left leg twitches a bit. |
Johnstown recruits Icers goaltender
For most of the Penn State men's ice hockey team, the 1999-2000 season is over. The feeling of being crowned American Collegiate Hockey Association national champions continues, and the preparation for next year begins.
Penn State women's soccer team secures impressive recruiting class
In collegiate athletics, or any level of athletics for that matter, teams new to Div. I competition usually struggle for years before ever producing a nationally competitive squad.
Family court
The competitive spirit within Joe Crispin was instilled long before he ever took a step onto The Bryce Jordan Center hardwood.
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Stephens looking for glory in National Invitation Tournament
Frank Sinatra's lyrics could not have fit more perfectly as they emanated through The Bryce Jordan Center. |
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Penn State, Bucknell rivalry continues with doubleheader
Following the Penn State baseball team's 7-6 win against Indiana in the fourth game of its Big Ten home-opening series Sunday, Nittany Lions left fielder Michael Campo breathed a sigh of relief.
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Defense, pitching helping Penn State
The plays were routine enough. No one made diving catches in the outfield worthy of Jim Edmonds. No one was going to make SportsCenter highlights with Derek Jeter-like infield plays. |
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Lucey contributing to lacrosse team
Excellent individual play can be easily overlooked by a bad team performance. Although the No. 13 Penn State women's lacrosse team had what can be categorized as a poor weekend performance, at best, the play of sophomore defender B.J. Lucey was outstanding.
PSU golf maintaining positive attitude
Another weekend. Another disappointment. But even after an 11th-place finish at the Bryan National Collegiate Tournament in Browns Summit, N.C., the Penn State women's golf team is remaining positive.
PSU softball regular season almost underway following four wins
The Penn State softball team is nearing the beginning of the regular season and came off this weekend with a win in the University of Virginia Hoo's Who Invitational.
PSU looking to generate win streak
Teams are pleased when they are victorious, and these Nittany Lions have just found the smiles that have been missing for more than a month.
PSU Golf team places fourth in tournament
The Penn State men's golf team placed fourth out of 18 teams during last weekend's Dr. Pepper Intercollegiate at the Tanglewood Resort in Pottsboro, Texas.
Awards banquet to be held for wrestling club
The Penn State Wrestling Club Annual Awards Banquet will be held at noon Sunday, April 2, in the ballroom of the Nittany Lion Inn, 200 W. Park Ave.
Tickets for NCAA women's Final Four on sale
Season ticket holders for the Penn State Women's Basketball team can start purchasing tickets for the NCAA Women's Final Four beginning at 1 p.m. today.
Penn State's Hunter invited to state capital
Penn State's 125-pound NCAA wrestling champion Jeremy Hunter received an invitation to the Harrisburg to receive honors from the House of Representatives for his achievement.
Humphrey named Co-Player of the Week
Following a 4-0 run for Penn State's softball team, freshmen outfielder/first baseman Megan Humphrey was named Big Ten Softball Co-Player of the Week yesterday for the period ending March 26.
Big Ten awards Nash with Pitcher of Week
Penn State pitcher Justin Nash yesterday was named the Big Ten Pitcher of the Week, following his eight-strikeout performance Sunday against Indiana.
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Collegian Editorial
Council, USG cooperate, find illuminating solution
Collegian Editorial
Ending meter enforcement will aid downtown business
Americans forget importance of their own independence
My Opinion: Chris Koons
Letters to the editor
Online editors for this issue:
Nikki Velisaris
Sarah Cassi
