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Back Issues
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Friday, April 21, 2000
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GRAPHIC: Ben Long
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PSU ranks high in 'most wired' survey
Penn State students are wired. Yahoo! Internet Life magazine ranked Penn State's University Park campus No. 12 on its fourth-annual America's Most Wired Colleges survey — a substantial rise from No. 73 last year and No. 82 in 1998.
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Global warming focus of Earth Day
As Earth Day turns 30 tomorrow, more than 500 million people around the world will celebrate its cause. |
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Researcher finds answer to jellybean complexities
Between the chocolate bunnies and the marshmallow Peeps in the Easter section of the grocery store rests a confectionery marvel — the jellybean. |
Asian pageant winners look to foster unity within group
Two Penn State leaders left Heritage Hall last night with the goal of forming a more unified Asian Pacific American community.
Police monitor State College High
Yesterday marked the solemn anniversary of the Columbine High School shootings and law enforcement officials in State College patrolled area schools to help ensure another community would not endure the same tragedy.
Granddaughter speaks of Du Bois' life
Y. Du Bois Williams, granddaughter of the late W.E.B. Du Bois, came to Penn State last night for the first time to introduce anecdotes of her "grampa's" more human side.
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Out for blood
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Take Our Daughters to Work Day honored in event
The Commission for Women will sponsor Penn State's fifth annual Take Our Daughters to Work Day April 27.
Easter Egg Hunt brings Bunny, prizes to local children
Penn State's Interfraternity Council will have its third annual Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. tomorrow on the lawn of Delta Upsilon fraternity, 229 Locust Lane.
Police Log
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PSU to play despite holiday
Dan Goebeler stood in his kitchen in sweatpants and a T-shirt, talking about how playing on Easter really isn't that big a deal to him. |
Penn State seniors stepping up as NY tech comes to town
Although the game was almost out of reach for St. Bonaventure, Penn State wasn't about to coast to a victory.
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Lady Lions continue Big Ten slate
This weekend, the Penn State softball team will take on two Big Ten opponents when its hosts Wisconsin tonight and Minnesota tomorrow and Sunday. |
Lions celebrate season full of accomplishment, improvement
After a turbulent 1999 season, experiencing both highs and lows, the Penn State women's gymnastics team entered the 2000 campaign with a new approach.
It's time for students to get radical, CFL style
My opinion: Don Stewart
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Old Dominion, Vanderbilt pay visit to PSU
If the Penn State women's lacrosse team has any hopes of making the NCAA tournament, it can't afford another loss. |
Friendship Cup tradition continues
The Penn State men's lacrosse team is finally into the home stretch of its season. After playing on the road for eight of their last 10 games, the Nittany Lions had their long-awaited homecoming Wednesday night against Bucknell.
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Women's golf heads to Ohio State
As Easter weekend approaches, the Penn State women's golf team will be thinking about hunting for golf balls on the greens — not eggs. |
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Men's Golf set to battle Bucks
Golf places an enormous emphasis on the mental part of its game. Last week, the Penn State men's golf team showed just how vital it could be — and what can happen if one's focus is off.
Student-athletes receive McCoy Award
Penn State student-athletes Tasha Kulka and Dan Schall have been selected for the 2000 Ernest B. McCoy Memorial Awards, which honors one senior male and one senior female who excelled in both athletics and academics.
PSU track team hosting Nittany Lion Relays
The Penn State men's track and field team will host the 29th Annual Nittany Lion Relays tomorrow at the Nittany Lion Track. Admission is free to the event, which will be Penn State's first home action of the season.
PSU players represented on All-EIVA team
The Penn State men's volleyball team led the way with five overall selections to the 2000 All-Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association first and second teams. Officials announced the team's yesterday.
Lions host EIVA playoffs
All of the hard work culminates tomorrow night. After a season of ups and downs, the Penn State men's volleyball team rides a nine-match winning streak into a meet against Harvard in the quarterfinals of the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) playoffs.
Michigan, MSU to compete in Happy Valley
It's one last try for the Penn State men's tennis team. Come noon tomorrow and Sunday, respect in the Big Ten will be on the line at the Sarni Tennis Facility when Michigan State and No. 22 Michigan make their way into Happy Valley.
PSU sends large squad to Spring Gobbler Invitational
Last weekend, 17 members of the Penn State women's track and field team made the trip to Knoxville, Tenn., for the Sea Ray Relays.
Penn State perseveres despite record
Each week, the Penn State women's tennis team puts forth perseverance and endurance in practice.
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Collegian Editorial
Roots of school violence lie in neglect by parents
Earth Day gives people chance to reconsider resource usage
My Opinion: Matt McLaughlin
Letters to the editor
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Raw is War similar to Shakespearean play
Penn State has always attempted to broaden the scope of opportunities for those who appreciate the finer arts. |
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Hanging sculpture mixes meteorological data with art
At first glance, local artist Rob Fisher's latest sculpture reveals little of its scientific origins. |
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Martial art Capoeira highlights dance movements
The Old Main lawn was a hub of activity as students tossed Frisbees and played with their dogs Wednesday afternoon. |
Asian artist lectures on her themes
One week ago today Rina Banerjee stood on the stage of the Palmer Museum of Art Auditorium, and gave a lecture about her installations.
Columnist visits farm, milks cow
My opinion: Nikki Petrowicz
PSU literary magazine to publish annual issue
Penn State's literary magazine, Kalliope, will release its 2000 edition Monday, which will be more vibrant than in the past.
Schlow features local artists
Artists interested in displaying their work in the near future at Schlow Memorial Library may be disappointed since the space is now booked until summer 2001.
CD Reviews
Rental Review
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Collegian Arts Cartoon: 6:35 |
Weekend Spotlight
Online editors for this issue:
Nikki Velisaris
