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Back Issues
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Wednesday, April 19, 2000
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GRAPHIC: Stacy Olenoski
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USG OKs Fazio for president of senate
In one of their first official actions, the 2000-2001 Undergraduate Student Government Senators elected Mike Fazio (sophomore-political science) to the position of senate president.
Students remember D.C. protest
While Americans caught glimpses of last weekend's protest in the nation's capital, Penn State students returned home earlier this week with vivid memories of their own.
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Students can request refund of meal points
Students with excess meal points have until Friday to request that their money be refunded before they are forced to use or lose their points. |
Members of Asian group frustrated by lack of unity
Members of Penn State's Asian Pacific American community discussed student apathy and lack of unity within their community in a panel discussion last night in Pollock Cultural Lounge.
Fields: Feminist, gay influence on culture is negative
Culturally conservative Suzanne Fields, columnist for The Washington Times related her concerns about the influence of homosexuality and feminism on American culture last night in 112 Kern building.
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Greek community honors members
Members of the Interfraternity, Panhellenic and National Pan-Hellenic councils gathered together last night in Heritage Hall for the 2000 Greek Oscars. |
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New major continues to expand
As the academic year closes, the School of Information Sciences and Technology looks back on its first year of ups and downs with pride. |
Gender gap apparent in engineering
Finding women in any engineering class at Penn State has almost always been a challenge, but in the fast blooming computer science and engineering field, the problem is one that has recently gained national attention.
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Health professionals frown on popular, quick-fix diets
While warnings still abound, quick-fix diet programs scrutinized by many health professionals have lately gained some credibility. |
Local rotary club sponsors textboook drive for Ugandan students
This year Penn State students can eliminate the hassles of selling back their textbooks and instead donate them to other students who have no textbooks at all.
Companies fight employee drug use
Because more than 70 percent of all current illegal drug users are employed, Drug-Free Pennsylvania Inc. provides a way for employers to handle drug abuse in the workplace.
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Eye specialists encourage wearing protective glasses
As warmer weather brings the sun to State College this spring, eye specialists encourage purchasing proper sunglasses. |
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Dipping in
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Green Destiny Council to give Indicators Report today
The Penn State community will find out the results of its latest environmental checkup at 12:15 p.m. today on the steps of Old Main.
Geisinger Health System appoints new president, CEO
Next month, Dr. Victor Marks will take over as interim president and CEO of the Geisinger Health System, according to an announcement by the organization released yesterday. Marks will succeed 27-year veteran Dr. Stuart Heydt, who is retiring.
Student awarded research grant from NASA
Stephen Minnick, a physics graduate assistant in Penn State's Eberly College of Science, has been awarded a Graduate Student Researchers Program grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Police Log
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NFL teams sign numerous Lions as free agents
In the days following the NFL Draft, several Penn State football players signed NFL contracts as free agents for the upcoming season. |
Lions try to hammer out kinks, continue winning ways
Prior to last weekend's away series against Iowa, the Penn State baseball team was having a few problems — "few" being the operative word here.
Student Kickoff Classic seats on sale Monday
Tickets for the Aug. 27 Kickoff Classic game between Penn State and Southern California are on sale Monday morning at The Bryce Jordan Center ticket office. The office opens at 8:30 a.m. and sales will go through April 28.
PSU track team place third at relays
The Penn State men's outdoor track and field team looked for strong performances in the relay events at the Sea Ray Relays at the University of Tennessee and, consequently, the relay events were the high points.
Lady Lions looking for win under night sky
Tonight, the Penn State softball team will have its first home game under the lights. The Lady Lions play host to St. Francis at 6 p.m. at Nittany Lion Field. Penn State recently came off a weekend of two victories against Michigan State and two losses to Michigan.
Indiana should stand behind basketball coach
My opinion: Adam Gorney
Lions look for leadership in goal against Bucknell
Matt Vallone isn't done being a team leader. The friendly competition going on among the goalkeepers of the Penn State men's lacrosse team hasn't made the junior goalkeeper lose sight of his main role — helping his team to victory.
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Lady Lions snap three-game losing streak
An unranked opponent was just what the doctor ordered. In its final road game of the year, the No. 16 Penn State women's lacrosse team knocked off New Hampshire 13-8 to snap a three-game losing streak. |
Women's club rugby has sights set on southern trip, national semifinal appearance
Call it redemption, call it determination, call it what you will. The Penn State women's club rugby team has the national title in its sights, and with only two matches remaining in the season, it plans on making the most of the opportunity.
Eizenman ACHA Player of the Year
Alon Eizenman did not do much wrong last season. The junior on the Penn State men's ice hockey team tried to do whatever he could to lead the Icers to a national championship.
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Collegian Editorial
Risks of using GHB outweigh its effects
Society-wide trends cause violence
My Opinion: Imtiaz Chaudhry
Letters to the editor
Online editors for this issue:
Nikki Velisaris
Beth Baumgardner
