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[ Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000 ]
 
Graphic: Ryan Naragon
GRAPHIC: Ryan Naragon

NEWS

Christopher Reeve's life was drastically altered five years ago after the actor fell from a horse and became paralyzed from the neck down. Today, Reeve's chances of a partial if not full recovery remain better than ever.

Any student knows that frustration can often turn into stress. One student, however, is making his voice heard concerning facilities for persons who are disabled.

Burglars entered at least four locked dorm rooms in Stuart Hall during fall break, taking goods ranging from personal items to stereo equipment.

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A third person may be charged this week in connection with rock-throwing at Shulze Hall on Sept. 29, according to a Centre County assistant district attorney.

The Nittany Newsline, a Penn State cable station just one month old, is a classic story of one door closing and another one opening.

Local officials and students observed Fire Prevention Week last night.

SPORTS

Penn State wants to improve its home winning record after its recent defeats.

Traci Anselmo leads the No. 6 Penn State field hockey team in shots on goal, assists, points and game-winning goals.

The dude is so intense it looks as if he is going to bite through his mouthpiece.

Under a brisk, moonlit October evening the Penn State Lady Lions field hockey team continued their stark offensive surge, defeating Bucknell 8-1 yesterday.

Some coaches like to talk.

The Penn State media guide doesn't list swimming as one of Ricardo Villar's extracurricular activities.

Men's cross country coach Harry Groves talks longingly of those old dual meets.

The nation's best start had to come to an end last Friday. No. 8 Minnesota (16-1, 5-1 Big Ten) finally hiccuped, as No. 7 Wisconsin (15-2, 5-1) ended their 15-game winning streak with a sweep. The loss makes it a two-way tie for second in the Big Ten between the two teams.

When most students head out of state to college, leaving behind both their family and friends, it usually is not too far away.

A new season always brings high expectations for and puts a target on a defending champion. The situation is no different for the Penn State men's ice hockey team.

The Penn State men's tennis team made a statement about its place among the East's best when it finished fifth this past weekend at the Eastern College Athletic Conference Championships in Cambridge, Mass.

A cold and windy day at Lake Glendale could not stop the Penn State sailing club from having a successful third-place showing in its own regatta on Saturday.

My Opinion:Gwenn Miller

OPINIONS

USG receives a poor grade in fulfilling campaign goals

My Opinion:Mike Still

Letters to the editor

ARTS

Folk-rock singer songwriter Melissa Ferrick will perform a free concert, spotlighting the acclaim of Freedom, her latest album, and kick off Penn State's National Coming Out Day at 8 tonight in the HUB Auditorium.

WEATHER
Online editor for this issue:
Geoff Rushton
Katie Eggert BIO






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