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Thursday, April 20, 2000
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GRAPHIC: Stacy Olenoski
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Accident drivers could be charged
Drivers who were involved in the November bus accident on Interstate 80 that killed a student and driver and injured more than 100 could face criminal charges, said the Pennsylvania State Police at Swiftwater.
Indicators 2000 report shows improvement
It was as if they planned it. While biology professor Chris Uhl spoke yesterday of the environmental legacy Penn State will hand down to the next generation, a green-shirted young girl scampered out from the audience to toddle up and down the steps of Old Main.
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New eatery to replace Pizza Outlet
A familiar State College eatery served up its last slice of pizza last Saturday, and a new restaurant took its place this week. |
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STAR protesters, WRC won't call for boycotts
Although they have been protesting Penn State's refusal to join an organization that monitors corporations' use of sweatshops in developing countries, that has not allowed students camped on Old Main lawn to always wear clothes not made in sweatshops.
'Baywatch' search comes to State College
Skimpy swim suits, sun, sand and David Hasselhoff. All of these things describe the international phenomenon known as Baywatch. But today, la vida lifeguard moves to Pennsylvania's pavement.
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Pollock patio under construction
Construction is well under way on a new patio area for residents of Pollock and Nittany Halls, despite the rainy weather that swept over the region last several weeks. |
Bill to increase penalty for suspended license violation
Driving on a suspended license will be punishable by more than just a slap-on-the wrist penalty if new proposed legislation is enacted.
Santorum, Klink agree to run clean campaign
Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) called on Congressman Ron Klink (D-Westmoreland) Tuesday to join him in running a "clean" campaign.
Multicultural Resource Center hosts award ceremony
Penn State faculty, staff, senior students of color and a student organization were honored yesterday at the 2000 Multicultural Resource Center Senior Awards and Diversity Recognition Reception.
Honor society takes first place overall in competition
Last weekend, three delegates from Penn State's Zeta Theta chapter of Eta Sigma Phi, a Classics Honors Society, attended the 74th annual Eta Sigma Phi National Convention in Carlisle.
Contributions to print, broadcast journalism honored
Alicia Shepard, a senior writer for the American Journalism Review, recently received the 1999 Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism.
Resident bound over for trial on assault charges
BELLEFONTE — A State College woman accused of assaulting another woman after a party in February was bound over for trial on charges of simple assault and criminal mischief yesterday.
Police Log
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Lions roll in 7-1 win over St. Bonaventure
Before yesterday's baseball game against St. Bonaventure at Beaver Field, Penn State pitcher Mike Watson was 5-0, but it seemed he's the only one on his team who knew it. |
Pitching helps Lions sweep St. Francis
Behind the strong right arm of Jaci Kalp the Penn State softball team proved two things tonight. One, Kalp is unhittable, and two, the Lady Lions can take advantage of by putting runners in scoring position.
State house honors men's gymnastics team
The Penn State men's gymnastics team was honored by the state House of Representatives Monday for its 2000 NCAA national championship.
McCoy to compete for No. 1 ranking
The U.S. National Freestyle Wrestling Championships will feature Penn State assistant and two-time national champion Kerry McCoy.
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Lions battle for victory against Bucknell
The Penn State men's lacrosse team has dominated its series with Bucknell since the two started playing in 1922. |
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Hindelang's gambles pay off for Lions, shortstop Melendez
Joe Hindelang should take a trip to Las Vegas while he is still hot. Last week, the Penn State baseball coach rolled the dice with a new defensive alignment for the Iowa series, placing catcher/designated hitter Joe Puliafico at first base and moving first baseman Chris Wright to right field, and it paid off.
Buffalo Bills sign second Lion in wide receiver Jones
Corey Jones has a chance. After coming to Penn State five years ago, the former Nittany Lions wide receiver signed a contract with the Buffalo Bills.
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Northrop has way with words after game
Jan Northrop was not a happy camper last night. Despite the Penn State men's lacrosse team snapping a two-game losing streak with a 10-9 win against Bucknell, the junior defenseman was not pleased. |
Kalp sets tone on mound for Lady Lions two-game sweep
The evening spring air was chilly, but the heat coming off the pitcher's mound made it feel like mid-July.
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Cuff shines for Lady Lions gymnastics at national championships
Gemma Cuff had something in common with her team. In parallel with Penn State's No. 7 overall placing, the Lady Lions junior captured seventh on the floor exercise at the 2000 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships. |
Rifle team ringing up top finishes at NRA national championships
The Penn State club rifle team has been making noise other than at the range on the bottom level of White Building, where they practice two days a week.
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Collegian Editorial
Boy Scouts should allow gay leader to participate
Senses trigger good memories
My Opinion: Debbie Turchetta
Letters to the editor
Online editors for this issue:
Nikki Velisaris
Debra Yemenijian
