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[ Thursday, April 13, 2000 ]


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Women find solace, strength at night march
At yesterday's Take Back the Night rally and march, survivors of sexual assault stepped forward, sometimes tearful, taking turns sharing their experiences.

Activists adapt to camp life
Behind a sign that asks, "Have you hugged a protester today?" a group of students huddling around 11 tents and listening to Led Zeppelin stood poised to answer the questions of curious passersby on Old Main Lawn.

Dealershipshelp drivers meet recall regulations
Dealerships are busier as a result of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's recall of more than 400,000 vehicles this week.

Spanier firm on WRC position to students
Protesters came out from their tents and went into Old Main yesterday, settling in a conference room for a face-to-face talk with Penn State President Graham Spanier.

  • Two anti-sweatshop groups court colleges with plans to monitor factories, disclose conditions
  • Monitoring groups dip into licensing revenues
  • For two students, spring break trips offer glimpse into clothing factories
  • Students rally to disclose Penn State's ties to Nike

    Alternative healing
    Just days before Thanksgiving 1996, 19-year-old Danny Freund wrestled with the possibility of losing his leg to an extremely rare and aggressive cancer in his right knee. Today, he is sharing methods of his recovery.

    German, Slavic Day festival hosts art, language games
    The echoes of a German spelling bee and colorful posters lining the HUB Alumni Hall set the mood for German and Slavic Day yesterday at the HUB-Robeson Center.

    Amendment may benefit universities
    An amendment unanimously adopted Monday by the state House could allow the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education to receive its full budget request of $455 million.

    Local man charged for allegedly assaulting girlfriend
    BELLEFONTE — A Penn State student was bound over for trial yesterday for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend April 4.

    Police Log

    Sports
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    Lady Lions take one out of two
    In the bitter cold air that filtered across Nittany Lion Field yesterday the Penn State softball team split a doubleheader with Kent University (3-0, 4-5).

    Coaches, athletes stress value of education at rally
    Like many other occasions this year, Rene Portland brought the crowd at The Bryce Jordan Center to its feet, letting the excited cheers and the low rumblings of the bleachers wash over her.

    Lady Lions try to beat top-10 foe
    The Penn State women's lacrosse team has a dark cloud lingering over its head — the Lady Lions are 0-6 against top-10 opponents.

    Waiting game
    They still have dreams. But they are not sure if they are going to come true. For some Nittany Lions seniors, Saturday's NFL Draft might start what they have envisioned since boys — a professional football career.

    Dunn's coaching philosophy is about 'big picture,' not just getting victories
    My opinion: Geoff Dodd

    In season of ups and downs, national championship extra sweet
    The Penn State men's gymnastics team had a season many will not soon forget. Against all odds, the Nittany Lions shook off a poor performance at the Big Ten Championships and rebounded to win their 10th national championship.

    State House adopts resolution honoring Icers
    The state House adopted a resolution yesterday honoring the national champion Penn State Icers. Representatives Lynn B. Herman (R-77) and Kerry Benninghoff (R-171) were sponsors of the measure.

    Lady Lions head to Volunteer State for relays
    Last weekend the Penn State women's track and field team was in West Lafayette, Ind., competing in the Purdue Invitational in less-than-ideal conditions, and today it heads to the sunshine of Knoxville, Tenn., for the Sea Rays Relays.

    International soccer makes way to Happy Valley
    The men's club soccer team is going international. Last weekend the team sponsored its first Spring Indoor Classic. At 5 p.m. today on Pollock Fields, it hosts Lincoln University, a team from England.

    Nittany Lions smash Bloomsburg, 7-0
    For the Bloomsburg Huskies (11-5), yesterday's meet at the Penn State Tennis Center served as one of the highlights to their season.

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    Collegian Editorial
    Coed living options good goal for PSU

    New protest movements face familiar foes, issues
    My Opinion: Matt McLaughlin

    Letters to the editor

  • Nike has respect for rights of female factory workers
  • Pride in athletic programs inspired by vast success

    Weather


    Online editors for this issue:
    Nikki Velisarisbio
    Debra Yemenijianbio





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