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[ Tuesday, April 25, 2000 ]


Graphic: Jamie Perruquet
GRAPHIC: Jamie Perruquet

News
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Dorms offer hotel alternative to graduation visitors
Families of graduating seniors unable to find hotel or motel accommodations in State College during commencement weekend can rent a Penn State residence hall room.

On the threshold
Drivers will soon find it easier to locate their cars in Parking Lots 80, 83 and 83 North, if Matt Roan and Kelly O'Brien have their way.

Officials warn owners to safeguard permits
With warm weather approaching, faculty and students tempted to leave their car windows down just a crack are reminded to be cautious of parking permit theft.

CATA bus, car accident causes injuries, damage
A Centre Area Transportation Authority bus driven by Jeffrey Siraguse collided with an Oldsmobile Intrigue driven by Ronald Crust on the 100 block of Elmwood Avenue Sunday.

College buys new buildings for dorms
Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport has agreed to purchase College West Apartments in response to a need for more college-owned and operated housing.

Language program helps foreign students integrate
Years ago in Sudan, a thirteen-year-old girl named Elvina Gbee lived among the ruins of a civil war.

Vehicle hits student at Beaver Avenue, Pugh Street
Penn State student Brianna Miller, 21, was hit by a vehicle operated by Matthew Hayes, 80, of State College yesterday morning as she crossed the intersection of East Beaver Avenue and South Pugh Street, the State College Police Department said.

Computer stolen from Sam's Club store
An unknown person(s) stole a Hewlett-Packard computer between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday from Sam's Club, 381 Benner Pike, the State College Police Department said.

Police Log

Sports
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62 and counting
It took Lou Gehrig 154 games in 1931 to gain 184 RBI, and he still finished seven short of the still-standing record set by Hack Wilson the year before.

Penn State edges MSU for first win in Big Ten
A breakthrough of Biblical proportions took place Sunday afternoon as the Penn State women's tennis team finally had its full fill of "turning the other cheek."

WNBA hopes still alive for Penn State's Garner
Every student at Philadelphia's J.R. Masterman High School who was able to sign Andrea Garner's senior yearbook sent a message.

Women's club shows its power
And you thought the Arizona Diamondbacks were a quick success. While the major league franchise was applauded for making the playoffs in just its second year of existence, the Penn State women's power volleyball club team qualified for the national tournament in its inaugural campaign.

Penn State signs state runner-up Wright
Aaron Wright, a Pennsylvania state runner-up in the 145-pound class, appears to be headed to Penn State. Wrestling coach Troy Sunderland announced the first signee of the late period yesterday. The signing period began April 5.

Galie, Martz contribute to U.S. team berth
The U.S. Under-21 field hockey team earned a a spot in next year's Junior World Cup with the help of two Penn State field hockey players last week.

Esteva selected to GTE All-American team
College Sports Information Directors of America selected Penn State fencer Carla Esteva for the GTE All-America At-Large Team for fall and winter sports.

Men's club volleyball wraps up season
The Penn State men's club volleyball team wrapped up a season in which everything seemed to be working against it with a strong appearance at the National Intercollegiate Recreation and Sports Association (NIRSA) Collegiate Volleyball Sport Club Championships, April 6-8 in Reno, Nev.

NJ Tech next test in Lions goal of Final Four
The New Jersey Tech men's volleyball team is back for a second consecutive attempt at a postseason upset.

McCoy continues his pace for Sydney with win
During the weekend, Penn State wrestling coaching assistant Kerry McCoy continued to groom himself as the next heavyweight representative for the 2000 Summer Olympics to be held in Sydney, Australia.

Lady Lions finish tenth in Buckeye Invitational
Going into the Buckeye Invitational, the Penn State women's golf team was ready to play. It had just come off a two-week break and had finished second in its last tournament.

Equestrian team galloping to respect with recent victories
The Penn State equestrian team has fought two battles this year. The battle to defeat its opponents at weekend shows to progress to a shot at a national title and the battle to gain recognition on a campus crowded with numerous varsity and club sport teams.

PSU golf finishes eighth in weekend tourney
The Penn State men's golf team battled rain and 19 other schools this past weekend to finish in eighth place at the First Energy Intercollegiate in Akron, Ohio.

Opinions View an image of today's opinions page.

Collegian Editorial
Difficult custody battle created by all involved

Movie examines causes of evil, not pursuit of wealth
My Opinion: Chris Koons

Letters to the editor

  • Parents' approach affects career paths of children
  • Critics of James Dale miss point of membership issue
  • Motivation for weight loss should come from within

    Weather


    Online editors for this issue:
    Nikki Velisarisbio
    Sarah Cassi





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