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Tuesday, April 4, 2000
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Officials forecast low voter turnout
The Pennsylvania primary has finally arrived, far behind the decisive Super Tuesday elections March 7. However, today's primary still casts votes in national nominations and decides several significant state nominations.
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Pride Week rally honors LGBT struggles
Because rainbows are pretty. Because gay porn is better. These made the top 10 list of reasons to be proud presented at yesterday's Pride Week Rally outside of Old Main, but the most popular reason seemed to be "because, damn it, we're here," to which the audience responded with a hearty shout of "we're queer!" |
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Students participate in local campaigning
Though the primaries aren't getting as much attention now that Bill Bradley and John McCain have left the presidential race, today's elections mark the culmination of weeks of work for students who have helped candidates with their campaigns. |
Unreturned census forms may affect university
Although Census 2000 forms were mailed to off-campus students, the local census office at Penn State Research Park has not received many completed forms.
Instructor promotes changing perception of disability
"My mother doesn't think it's right that my English teacher is deaf," wrote a student in one of Brenda Brueggemann's freshman honors composition classes.
Fraternities discuss fire safety
Presidents, house managers, and pledges from 51 Penn State fraternities gathered in Sparks Building last night to attend a fire safety program sponsored by The Masons of Pennsylvania and Acacia fraternity.
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Tent Raising
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Student charged with simple, aggravated assault
Penn State student Dallas Luke, 22, was charged yesterday with simple assault, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, harassment and stalking, and prohibited offensive weapons.
Business dean nomination awaits trustees' approval
Pending approval from Penn State's Board of Trustees, a new dean will take office at the Smeal College of Business July 1.
Police Log
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Penn State baseball prepares for Cornell
About four days after the Penn State baseball team returned home from its 12-game winning streak in Virginia, Florida and South Carolina, Nittany Lions coach Joe Hindelang sat in his office and spelled out his idea for a successful Big Ten season.
Wright named Big Ten Player of the Week
The Big Ten named Penn State first baseman Chris Wright its Player of the Week for the week ending Sunday. Wright, a sophomore, had an outstanding week at the plate, garnering 12 RBIs on six hits, including two doubles. He scored five runs as well.
Women's track team competes at N.C. State
The Penn State Women's Track team opened its spring season at the Adidas Relay Open meet at North Carolina State.
ESPN to air men's gymnastics championships
ESPN will air the 2000 NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championship, at whichPenn State won its 10th national championship, at 1 p.m. April 16.
Women's soccer secures one more recruit
Having already secured a group of four recruits earlier this year, Penn State coach Pat Farmer announced he has signed one more recruit for the Penn State women's soccer team in Stephanie Pezzullo.
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Lions, Juniata to square off in last game of season
Fresh off a four-match home stand that ended a month-long stint on the road, the Penn State men's volleyball team returns to the road to complete its regular season at 8 tonight at Juniata. |
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Stefaniak works his way to second national title
At the mixed pairs exhibition at the beginning of the season, each member of the Penn State men's gymnastics team filled out a questionnaire asking him such things as nickname, hometown and life's ambition. |
UConn's Bird talk of Philly
It's a rare occasion when Geno Auriemma is silent or at loss for words. But when the Connecticut women's basketball coach isn't quite as articulate as usual, it has to be something important.
Tennessee freshman major reason for Vols run
Kara Lawson bench presses 235 pounds. She also scored three touchdowns for a peewee team and played middle linebacker when she was only 8 years old.
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Penn State gets split during weekend
For the third weekend in a row, the Penn State women's lacrosse team split a series after facing a top ten-ranked opponent. |
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Forty days doesn't bother Lions in Colonial Relays
After a layoff of more than 40 days, the Penn State men's outdoor track team scored 186 points to finish in first place at the Colonial Relays held during the weekend at the College of William & Mary.
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Lady Ruggers frustrated in MARFU Tournament
No one expected the Penn State women's club rugby team to play this well — not even the Penn State women's rugby club. But that didn't keep the Lady Ruggers from a frustrating loss, however. |
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Collegian Editorial
Choosing not to vote sets course for future
Spending semester abroad creates housing difficulties
My Opinion: Dan Ten Kate
Letters to the editor
Online editor for this issue:
Nikki Velisaris
