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[ Tuesday, March 13, 2001 ]
 
Graphic: Ben Long
GRAPHIC: Ben Long

NEWS

The candidates for the Undergraduate Student Government presidential and vice-presidential elections officially declared candidacy yesterday.

While most Penn State students sit in class armed with textbooks, pens and notes, much of Susan Hughes' classroom experience consists of working with stone, logs and plenty of dirt.

Two weeks after state representatives grilled Penn State President Graham Spanier about the university's use of taxpayer money and a pair of sexually provocative student events, a state lawmaker has his eye on putting state-related universities on a shorter leash.

Members of Penn State's campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity have teamed up to build a house with local affiliate Tri-County Habitat for Humanity.

Buffalo wing lovers might soon be flying east to Beaver Avenue to eat their favorite treats.

Feature Photo

A Penn State student was listed in serious condition yesterday, after a vehicle accident while on Spring Break in Mexico.

A 21-year-old Penn State student was charged yesterday in connection with a January 19 assault of two other Penn State students shortly after 1 a.m. in front of Acme Pizza, 200 E. Beaver Ave, the State College Police Department said.

Penn State students will have the opportunity to purchase low-priced tickets for Center for the Performing Arts events. Tickets will go on sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow during a one-day promotion at the HUB Information Desk. Students will have

A class to help couples learn about marriage will begin today at 6 p.m.

Penn State's Smeal College of Business Administration is offering two courses in real estate, with one of the classes starting tonight.


SPORTS

Coming off two losses in its first two games, the Penn State women's lacrosse team is looking to jumpstart its season with a win against Massachusetts at 3 p.m. today at Bigler Field.

Players from the Penn State men's rugby team boarded a plane destined for Ireland over spring break to take on three teams that they hoped would give them more experience for their spring season.

With a 21-point victory against Purdue Feb. 17, the Penn State men's basketball team looked like they were in good shape for the NCAA Tournament.

The road trip for No. 8 Penn State started and ended on the same note.

The Providence men's basketball team was forced to do the same thing Penn State did Sunday evening during the NCAA Tournament Selection Show.

The Penn State baseball club team finished its spring break run by winning three and losing three at the Homestead Challenge in Florida. The Lions only took one game in a four game series with Lewis College. Lewis overpowered Penn State at the plate by outscoring it 56-26 across the series.

OPINIONS

University administration, GFTEO must compromise

My Opinion:Greg Sturges


Letters to the editor

SCI-TECH

Vitamin A was discovered in 1913 — almost a century ago — and researchers have yet to know everything about it, Dr. A. Catharine Ross tells friends who ask why she has been studying the same topic for about 26 years.

Despite a pre-trial injunction imposed on Internet music service Napster to block specific music sharing files, students can still download music at alternative sites.

While many students were sunning themselves at the shore, Annina Burns spent this spring break following her heart and doing what she loves to do — teaching local youth about the value of good nutrition.

Heathline: Linda LaSalle

Tech Support: Christopher Catalano

WEATHER
Online editors for this issue:
Raina J. Leónbio
Erin Connellybio






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