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Back Issues [ Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001 ]



GRAPHIC: Johnathan Nelson

NEWS

The students in 349 Atherton are not your typical freshmen. Together, 16-year-old Aaron Coble (freshman-computer science) and 18-year-old Andrew Giffin (freshman-electrical engineering), make a perfect match.

Loren Filson resigned last night from her position as Undergraduate Student Government Academic Assembly president.

Penn State students' eyes and ears once again tuned into the big screen in the HUB-Robeson Center yesterday afternoon, a déjà vu flash from two months ago.

The State College Borough will be receiving a great big gift for the holidays: A completed municipal building.


The number of chapters in the Interfraternity Council just increased to 53.

In the aftermath of Sept. 11, Turkey serves as an illustration of how Islam and secularism can successfully blend in post-Taliban Afghanistan and throughout the Middle East.

One month after air strikes on Afghanistan officially began, experts at Penn State say the war on terrorism is not easily defined and not easily solved.

In a town where many people believe that there is a great divide between students and residents, there are conflicting views on the consequences of political candidates labeling themselves as students.

Last summer, Tem Tiagha had what he describes as an "unpleasant experience." This negative occurrence, however, led to the creation of www.taqoh.com, a Web site with services dedicated to making sure Penn State students never had to endure the same fate.

Attorney General Mike Fisher announced Friday that drug and morals charges were filed against Barry L. Bender, 54, of Tyrone, according to a press release from his office.

Rep. Lynn B. Herman (R-77) has announced the establishment of an emergency preparedness Web page to make information about the threat of biological and chemical warfare available to the public, according to a press release from his office. The site is a service of the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Centre County Crimestoppers is asking anyone with information pertaining to the theft of several items taken from dorm rooms in East Halls, valued at about $10,000, to contact them.

Candidates for the three elected Interfraternity Council positions gave their first campaign speeches last night at the IFC Delegates Meeting. The three positions are President, Executive Vice President, and Vice President of Finance.

SPORTS

Well, the Nittany Lions aren't undefeated in the "second half" of their season any longer. Saturday's 33-28 defeat at Illinois ended Penn State's inspired three-game win streak, though, with a few exceptions, the loss didn't have quite the same feel as the team's first four.

If this past weekend was any indication, the Penn State fencing team is in for an exciting season.

The ACHA Div. II Ice Lions suffered two losses during the weekend that snapped their four-game winning streak, and may hinder their chances to climb up from their current ACHA Div. II ninth place ranking in the northeast division.

For years, the power base of the Penn State wrestling lineup has been the lightweights.

It is often said in sports that championship teams play their best when it counts.

Penn State dominated in a win over the Dutch Perik Jumpers.

The Penn State men's basketball team finishes up its exhibition schedule tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Bryce Jordan Center against the New Zealand Select Team.

They've been hearing it since the days of youth volleyball, when their little hands couldn't even peek over the net. Sometimes it comes down to who wants it more.

Paula Wilkins and Christie Welsh share a special relationship as coach and player.

OPINIONS
Education the answer to drug consumption

My Opinion: Brian B. Loretz


Letters to the Editor:

SCIHEALTH

Two more drugs join Cipro in the preemptive strikes against the potentially deadly disease.

Chocolate may be good for something besides satisfying a sweet tooth.

Since Sept. 11, increasing security has been a main priority of U.S. officials, and Penn State scientists believe they have found a way to assist in that endeavor by developing a fence that detects, locates and determines intruders.

On Wednesday last week, Jonathan Moskaitis (senior-meteorology) and his roommate biked four miles to a small valley outside State College to check a thermometer.

Many people associate guns and bombs with the military effort in Afghanistan, but another crucial tool is coffee.

Not feeling like a subject of a psychological experiment while touring the Media Effects Research Laboratory in James Building is difficult.


Healthline Questions & Answers

My Opinion: Omkar Sawardekar

State College residents still have some options on where to find flu shots.

Needle-wary students can abandon squeamish apprehension toward HIV testing due to the introduction of OraSure HIV-1 Oral Specimen Collection Device.

Ask Science Lions

As the semester winds down, students might find themselves studying into the wee hours of the night.

Tech Review

WEATHER



Online editor for this issue:
Jared CohenBIO






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