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[ Friday, April 28, 2000 ]

GRAPHIC: Ben Long

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Memorial set for former student
Three students from Atherton Hall are planning to create a memorial for a beloved student and friend. Denise Orndorff and a bus driver died when four tour buses filled with Penn State students crashed last November in a foggy stretch of Interstate 80 in the Poconos.

Day shows girls future possibilites The hundreds of girls seen on campus yesterday were not mere sightseers — they were here for Penn State's fifth annual Take Our Daughters to Work Day.

Early move-out deadline a hassle for students
For some students living in on-campus housing, finals are not the only stress facing them next week.

Student political activism more visual this semester
It was hard to miss. Anyone who happened to wait in line at the post office, wander past Old Main, visit the library or just attend classes this spring probably got a hint of the trend.

State College Partnership director 'going home' For Jim Mann, leaving State College means finally going home. Mann, the outgoing director of the Downtown State College Partnership, will leave the partnership today to take a new job at Albright College in Reading and move back with his family who is already living there.

Cleanup coming to local area
Spring cleanup is bringing students and residents out of the house and into the great outdoors tomorrow for "Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Day."

Local census workers unsuspecting of occasional negative responses
The U.S. Census Bureau sent out its workers yesterday to knock on the doors of the 42 million households who did not return the Bureau's forms.

Amusement parks primed for summer speed-seekers
Attention, ladies and gentlemen. Please fasten your seatbelts and remember to keep your arms and legs inside the car at all times. Enjoy your ride.

Streaking students might get more than discomfort
While most people are content with eating healthy food, napping and spending time with friends to relieve stress before finals, others might choose to run naked through campus.

Faculty salaries low, report says
Although Penn State's lower salaries might affect the university's recruitment and retention of faculty, money is only a small part of a much bigger picture, faculty members say.

Graduates have alumni opportunities available
Though thousands of students will be graduating in two weeks and leaving Happy Valley, they have the chance to keep in touch with the university by becoming members of the Penn State Alumni Association.

March of Dimes walk set for Sunday start
With finals looming and warmer weather approaching, students looking for a study break this weekend can "join in the walk that saves babies."

Students swap books for cash After three years of Italian, biology and chemistry classes, Kat Basile's bookshelf is brimming with textbooks. But she doesn't seem to mind.

Disability Services smooths transition
Students with a learning disability or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder should have no reason to be intimidated by University Park.

Ceremony to honor students in ROTC
After marching in a parade tomorrow, students from all three branches of Penn State's ROTC program will be honored in a joint services awards ceremony.

How much is that doggie in the window?

Professors ready to teach CAUSE 2000 seminar
Two professors are teaching a year-long seminar to enable 15 undergraduate students and two graduate students to help solve the problem of replacing nonrenewable energy sources.

Electronic texts preferable over paper, alumnus says
E-trade, e-commerce, e-business, e-banking, e-shopping, e-pets and, if you are in the mood for a novel, e-books are available for those who would rather click a mouse than turn a page.

Police Log

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Penn State escapes NJ Tech comeback
Anything can happen in the postseason. Last night in the semi-finals of the 2000 Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) tournament, the Penn State men's volleyball team learned that lesson.

Lions inching their way toward goals If the predictions and words of wisdom inside fortune cookies were always true, everyone would probably be wealthy and spiritually fulfilled.

McCoy quietly walks campus as national champion
Students walking past Kerry McCoy on the University Park campus might spend the next waning moments speculating on which position he plays for the Penn State football team.

Softball team to see action over weekend
This weekend, the Penn State softball team will take on two of its last three competitors of the regular season.

Always going forward, senior can't forget road behind him
My opinion: Don Stewart

Year in Review

Boy Scout handbook gives no sexuality restrictions

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New group features classic rock favorites The last thing State College needs is another cover band, right? Well, after hearing The Happy Valley Drunkards, you just might be inclined to change your mind.

Filmmakers search for future offers
It's the morning after the 2000 CAN Film Festival. There are 12 directors basking in the glory of seeing their hard work on the big screen for the first time.

Hundred Proof debuts new CD The TV was on, somebody was selling something and the room was thick with an ethereal haze of dust and smoke made visible by the ray of sun coming through the garden-level window.

Columnist reflects on semester's absurd achievements, favorite dares
My opinion: Nikki Petrowicz

Jazz dectet entertains in Schwab
Students at Penn State were given some relief for their finals blues Tuesday night with a dose of cool jazz.

Collaboration showcases hip-hop talent
With smoke billowing, colored lights spinning and music pulsing out of Heritage Hall, the third Collaboration of Mics rounded out the year's hip-hop style.

Dancers to perform works with original choreography
The Central Pennsylvania Dance Workshop and the Fraser Street Dancers are welcoming in the brilliance of spring with "All the Colors of the Rainbow," an eclectic palette of color-themed pieces.

Movie Review
Trip not worth the money

Watch It focuses on students' work in film
The College of Communications and WPSX-TV, Penn State's public broadcasting station, want students to do what they are good at watching TV.

Theatre to hold auditions for summer season
The State College Community Theatre (SCCT) is seeking college-aged actors and singers for the Boal Barn Playhouse summer 2000 season.

Collegian Arts Cartoon: Denny Denny

Weekend Spotlight

Nittany Valley Symphony to perform in Eisenhower

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Nikki Velisaris