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Back Issues
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Friday, April 7, 2000
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GRAPHIC: Ben Long
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Two students killed in automobile accident
Penn State students Matthew D. Cupernall and Susan M. Billet were killed in a traffic accident at 9 a.m. Tuesday on Routes 22-322, according to the Pennsylvania State Police at Harrisburg.
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STAR begins WRC campout
Beginning at 5 p.m. yesterday, about eight students battled with gusty winds on Old Main lawn to stake three tents and set up camp for a protest they said will last "indefinitely." |
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Penn State employees react to Gonzalez case
Juan Miguel Gonzalez arrived yesterday in Washington, D.C., to chilly weather and an even chillier reception from some members of the Cuban-American community in the United States.
USG leader considers post-graduation plans
Garrett Fitzgerald does not know if he wants to be a politician when he grows up. Until a year and a half ago, he did not even plan on running in campus elections at Penn State.
House passes bill outlawing partial-birth abortion process
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday to ban partial-birth abortions, except in cases of medical emergency, pleasing some local residents in the process.
Speakers address homophobia
Last night in Schwab Auditorium, an audience made up of mostly fraternity and sorority members gathered to listen to a presentation titled "When Gays Move Into Mr. Rogers Neighborhood . . ."
Greek councils unite to recruit students
The Interfraternity, Panhellenic and National Pan-Hellenic councils are joining together to get the greek message out to Penn State students through a new marketing campaign.
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Afternoon delight
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Pride Week culminates in numerous events
The end of Pride Week is approaching, but lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender people and their allies have several more events open to them this weekend.
Police Log
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Adams running down pro career
Askari Adams gave the impression that everything was fine as representatives from all 31 NFL franchises focused on several departed Nittany Lions running the 40-yard dash.
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After road win, Lady Lions look for more
After one of its closest games of the year, the Penn State women's lacrosse team has very little time to prepare for its next battle. |
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Lady Lions wrap up season; look to future
After a good showing on the mid-term report card, the Penn State women's basketball team proved the high marks were an indication of things to come.
Penn State hosts indoor soccer tournament
Though not a shindig like last weekend, a whole lot of shaking will be going on as 18 men's club soccer teams invade the indoor Multi-Sport Complex this weekend.
PSU takes on Illinois, Northwestern
As the Penn State men's tennis team defeated Duquesne on March 30, its placing in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association top 75 dropped.
PSU begins Big Ten softball
Today, the Penn State softball team will begin Big Ten play as it attempts to add to its six-game winning streak.
PSU set for first competition
The Penn State club crew team will have its first big competition of the season this weekend at the Knecht Cup in Camden, N.J., on Cooper River. The races will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday morning and will conclude at about 5 p.m. the same day.
Lion takes mascot championship
It was Penn State pride that shone through in the final round of ESPN.com's Battle of the Mascots.
Seating reduced for 2000 Blue-White game
Stadium seating will be reduced to a capacity of 56,000 for the 2000 BlueWhite game on April 15. The seating reduction, along with other changes, are from the on-going construction of the Beaver Stadium expansion.
PSU's Jepson selected as Coach-of-the-Year
After guiding the Nittany Lions to the NCAA championship, Penn State men's gymnastics coach Randy Jepson has been named Coach-of-the-Year by the College Gymnastics Association.
Lions meet Big Ten rivals Purdue, Michigan
Penn State's women's outdoor track and field team will clash with Big Ten rivals Purdue and Michigan in a triangular meet tomorrow in West Lafayette, Ind.
Penn State heads to Princeton for track meet
The rivalry between Penn State, Princeton and Villanova will continue tomorrow as part of the U.S. Track Coaches series at Princeton.
Lady Lions host two over weekend
Although they have a winning record (6-4, 0-4 Big Ten), the Penn State women's tennis team is falling fast in the Big Ten.
From backup to starter, Garrity knows his role
For the first half of the season this year, freshman goalie Chris Garrity didn't see much action for the No. 18 Penn State men's lacrosse team.
Lions end EIVA stretch on road
The Penn State men's volleyball team defeated conference-foe Juniata in three games Tuesday night in Huntingdon.
Baseball travels to Michigan State
There's little question Joe Hindelang knows baseball, but yesterday, he proved he was mathematically adept as well.
Despite wins, Penn State far away from sports utopia
My Opinion: Don Stewart
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Collegian Editorial
Police ready to handle WTO protesters in D.C.
Censorship limits market of ideas
My Opinion: Shannon Frankel
Letters to the editor
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One red hot minute
Many fans of the Red Hot Chili Peppers went to The Bryce Jordan Center Wednesday night expecting to mostly hear songs from the group's latest album, Californication. |
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Writer tries panhandling, observes local response
My Opinion: Nikki Petrowicz
Loop riders provide amusement
By day, Cortney Getic goes to classes, eats some meals in the commons and maybe does some homework. But on the weekend, Getic (freshman-engineering) performs acrobatics with a traveling circus of sorts.
Ledendary musician Rollins to hit region
Sonny Rollins is coming to Central Pennsylvania.
Oriana singers plan for spring concert
Spring has sprung for the Oriana Singers and on Sunday the group will melodically spread the word with its spring concert.
Takacs to perform in Schwab
The Takacs Quartet will perform at 8 p.m. tomorrow in Schwab Auditorium.
'Mobil 1 Racing'
However, Electronics Arts fails to realize this potential with its newest release, Mobil 1 Rally Championship. This game will scarcely elevate the pulse of even the most die-hard rally junkie, and there probably isn't a large base of gas fans clamoring for a Mobil racing game.
University Readers entertain solely with words
Soft-spoken yet stern, calm yet insightful, Director Sonya George sits next to reader Lisa Mazey as they meticulously read through the short story "One Ordinary Day With Peanuts."
'Tumbleweeds' successful, but resembles other films
Movie Review: Samanth Iyer
Alternative healing methods gain popularity
Yoga, massage, aromatherapy and the use of herbs are just some of the less traditional methods of healing embraced by millions in the United States today.
Weekend Spotlight
Manilow to perform at Bryce Jordan Center
The man who writes the songs brings his easy listening sounds, with an orchestra backing him, to The Bryce Jordan Center at 8 p.m. tomorrow.
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Beenie Baby
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Landscapes display graces HUB
If murky gray clouds have got you down, venture to the HUB-Robeson Center Gallery Lounge to see some bright, colorful sunsets.
Capsule music reviews
Online editors for this issue:
Tim Swift
Tracy Wilson
