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[ Wednesday, March 29, 2000 ]


Graphic: Ryan Naragon
GRAPHIC: Ryan Naragon

News
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USG voting polls open today
Students head to the polls today to choose next year's campus representatives in elections for the Undergraduate Student Government, University Park Allocation Committee and Association of Residence Hall Students.

Display a silent protest against Iraqi sanctions
A display of baby dolls is attracting attention this week as Penn State Pax Christi protests U.N. sanctions in Iraq.

Retired police officer talks of racial profiling
Kill them with kindness — respect yourself and others. Attitude adjustments, such as these, may be the key to lowering and eradicating incidents of racial profiling in the United States.

Spanier defends HUB usage fees to faculty senate
Penn State President Graham Spanier defended the university's increased usage charges for the HUB-Robeson Center before the University Faculty Senate yesterday.

Students with no insurance at risk
Students without health insurance or proper knowledge about their insurance policies could be at risk financially and physically.

2000 USG Election Guide
In public debates, discussions with student groups and personal conversations, the candidates have spoken about their backgrounds and revealed some of the diverse issues they hope to address if elected.

Study finds most effective use of politeness to aid in workplace communication
For students heading into the workforce this summer, a Penn State study released yesterday could offer some helpful tips concerning workplace communication.

Tanning bed lighting damaging as sunlight
While many students are using tanning beds to maintain their golden glows from spring break, health officials say these beds can cause problems over time.

Free, advance High Fidelity screening available today
The Penn State-Network Event Theater will have a free advance screening of High Fidelity at 8 p.m. today at The Movies, 407 E. Beaver Ave.

'Collaboration' showcases local artists
A dimly lit Heritage Hall thumped as bass poured out of the towers of sound. Spinning head-bobbing beats, the hyped disc jockey roared throughout the HUB-Robeson Center last night.

Few students participate in Campus Invasion tour
Yesterday MTV invaded the campus, the fourth stop on its Campus Invasion tour. Did anyone notice?

Student nominations included in teaching, advising awards
In the past few weeks many Penn State faculty received awards for their teaching or advising; however, many students do not realize they can be included in the awards process.

Proposed bill requires COG to be considered legal entity
Pennsylvania is moving closer to more cooperation between state and local government agencies with new proposed legislation.

Lambda accepting annual scholarship applications
The Lambda Foundation of Pittsburgh is now accepting applications for its annual scholarships.

New Hotel, Restaurant Management director named
Sara C. Parks has been named director of the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Recreation Management in Penn State's College of Health and Human Development. She will officially take over her new position July 1.

Man found not guilty of rape, guilty on other charges
BELLEFONTE — A State College man accused of raping two girls more than nine years ago was found not guilty yesterday in Centre County Court.

Police Log

Sports
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Fighting Irish pummel Lions
NEW YORK — The New York Knicks didn't show up to play Penn State last night at Madison Square Garden, but after looking at the final score its hard to believe otherwise.

Portland heading to first Final Four
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One by one, every Lady Lion paid their respects to the person that has been there every step of the way.

15-run 7th inning propels Penn St.
If the Penn State baseball team felt any fatigue yesterday, it wasn't reflected in its scores.

Northern Iowa's Davis finds peace on wrestling mat
Tony Davis has experienced several emotional impacts while attending four schools in the last six years.

Penn State Altoona coach leaves program
Penn State Altoona's women's head basketball coach Diana Krull has announced she will be leaving her position to relocate to Texas with her family, according to Penn State Altoona Sports Information.

Pi Kappa Phi beats Delta Delta Upsilon in IM basketball championships
Pi Kappa Phi eased past Delta Upsilon, 49-39, in the finals of the Intramural Fraternity Basketball Championships Monday night in the Intramural Building.

Lions season ending in NCAAs
With everything behind it, the Penn State men's gymnastics team has only one meet to concentrate on — the 2000 NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championships.

Despite falling to Florida, Duke's Carrawell a winner
My opinion: Stephen Duncan

Opinions View an image of today's opinions page.

Collegian Editorial
Roan, O'Brien offer experience, energy

Parking meters comically enforced
My Opinion: Blake Miller

Letters to the editor

  • Smoking question a cause to vote in USG elections
  • Better USG campaigning would attract more voters
  • War, economic difficulties create hunger, not meat
  • World's starvation solution not found in vegetarianism
  • Consequences of drug use outweigh potential benefit

    Weather


    Online editors for this issue:
    Nikki Velisarisbio
    Liz Goodman




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