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Back Issues
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Tuesday, April 18, 2000
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GRAPHIC: Nick Hickley
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Fraternity sustains small fire
A small fire started in a trash can yesterday afternoon at Kappa Sigma fraternity, 255 Highland Ave., appeared to be accidental, said Centre Region Fire Marshal Walter Wise. |
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Advisory committee to include STAR, Spanier
Thirteen days and 17 tents later, Penn State President Graham Spanier and Students for Accountability and Reform (STAR) are moving toward common ground. |
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Veteran gives perspective about flag burning, rights
Although most people think veterans would support a constitutional amendment banning desecration of the American flag, Vietnam veteran Gary May said it would go against all that he fought for and sacrificed.
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Libertarian party protests income taxes
As local residents rushed to the post office last night to mail their filed taxes, Julian Heicklen stood outside promoting the Libertarian Party's stand against income taxes. |
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Council denies alley petition
After recognizing four local heroes last night, the State College Borough Council denied a petition to vacate a downtown alley, and enacted the revision of the balcony ordinance.
Ben & Jerry's ready for Free Cone Day
Despite possible changes resulting from Unilever's acquisition of Ben & Jerry's last Wednesday, one thing will remain the same for the ice cream company — Free Cone Day.
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Students see rise in pedestrian accidents
The latest automobile to strike a pedestrian in State College raises questions about which party is responsible for such incidents. |
Racist e-mails target University of Iowa students
Minority students at the University of Iowa recently have become targets of racist e-mail messages and vandalism.
Falling asleep at wheel large factor in accidents
The death of two Penn State students last week on Route 22-322 in Dauphin County proves just how dangerous driving without enough sleep can be for motorists, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said.
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Smackdown
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'Center Stage' viewing to be held in HUB Auditorium
Penn State Network Event Theater will have a free advance screening of Columbia Pictures' Center Stage at 9 p.m. today in the HUB Auditorium.
Police Log
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Lions bring Spartan effort against MSU, fall to Wolverines
With the score tied, two outs, the bases loaded and the count at 3-1 in the top of the seventh, the only thing the Penn State softball team had to do was wait for the fourth ball to be called. |
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Lady Lions can't crack Top 10 jinx
Against another top-10 opponent, the Penn State women's lacrosse team suffered another loss. |
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Penn State not taking time off as postseason draws near
For most, this weekend will be a time of rest and relaxation as students head home to enjoy Easter weekend with their families.
Stephens makes all-tourney team in Phoenix
Penn State forward Jarrett Stephens took advantage of his opportunity to compete in the NBA's Nike Dessert Classic over the weekend in Phoenix, Az. by earning Dessert Classic All-Tournament Team honors.
State house honors Penn State fencing team
Another Penn State championship team received recognition from the state House of Representatives yesterday. This time, it was the Penn State men's and women's fencing teams who were honored in Harrisburg.
Penn State's Fields signs contract with 49ers
Chafie Fields spent this past weekend waiting and wondering when his name would be called.
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Inconsistent play hinders Penn State's performance
A discouraging theme of inconsistency is taking over the Penn State men's lacrosse team's season. |
Sea Ray Relays offer strong competition for Penn State
In a meet marked by high quality competition, the Penn State women's track and field team was able to shine.
Problems continue for Penn State men's tennis
The Penn State men's tennis team has played eight matches in the Big Ten so far in the 2000 season. It has lost just as many.
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Collegian Editorial
University should grant access to textbook list
Television show promoted shallow values, poor morals
My Opinion: Dan Ten Kate
Letters to the editor
Online editors for this issue:
Nikki Velisaris
Elizabeth Goodman
