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Back Issues [ Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001 ]


GRAPHIC: Jared Cohen
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NEWS

This holiday season, as officials urge Americans back to the malls to revive an ailing economy, one social activist organization has not relaxed its annual call to drop the incessant shopping on the Friday after Thanksgiving.


Real world experience for undergraduates usually comes in the form of internships or summer jobs. One Penn State student has taken it one step further by running for political office while still in college.

The front of Osmond Lab is draped with a colorful banner this week urging students to have a "turkey-free" Thanksgiving. On the banner, a rainbow-feathered, hand-drawn turkey is quoted saying, "Please don't eat me!"

Two men, with very different charges against them, were sentenced yesterday at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte before Judge Tom Kistler.

As flu season approaches, members of the Undergraduate Student Government are turning their attention to Ritenour Building.

Many feel finding bin Laden will not solve the problem of terrorism.

Though their daily lives have not changed, many Penn State students think Sept. 11 impacted their lives and will continue to affect them.

Fire company reacts

Neil Diamond is coming to The Bryce Jordan Center.

The Derek Trucks Band will play today at 9 p.m. at Crowbar, 420 E. College Ave.

sports

Last season, quarterback Rashard Casey walked out of Beaver Stadium for the last time.

Penn State (20-3-1) hopes to let the rest of the women's soccer establishment find out what it means to them when they travel to Storrs, Conn., Saturday to take on Connecticut (18-5-0) in the Sweet 16's of the NCAA Tournament.

This weekend at Mat-Town USA on the Lock Haven campus, the Penn State wrestling team will compete as a team for the first time all season after putting together two strong performances at open competitions.

It is only fitting that the Penn State women's volleyball team needs to prove themselves on the road in order to get a chance to play the first round of the NCAA tournament at home.

Suddenly there are no sure wins.

They had run out through the tunnel in the north end zone amidst the din that only Beaver Stadium can create dozens of times before. They had lined up in three-point stances or in the backfield, wearing the simple blue jersey, anxiously awaiting the snap of the ball.


After a blowout loss to Villanova in the Penn State women's basketball season opener last week, head coach Rene Portland hopes that a road trip will clear her players' minds and get them focused on the task at hand -- the 2001-2002 season.

It was not exactly the most exciting way to begin a season, but Penn State head wrestling coach Troy Sunderland will take it.

Time is running out for college football's elite to make their final impressions on Heisman Trophy voters.

Contenders and pretenders are separated through adversity.

Going into the weekend, the Penn State women's swimming and diving team knew they had a tough match-up against No. 15 Virginia but none thought the task would be so arduous.

OPINIONS

University must cancel half day of instruction

My opinion: Adam Kapp

Letters to the Editor:

SCIHEALTH

Working in the field of nanotechnology, which deals with the smallest of materials, is a large aspect of Stephen Fonash's life.


As the use of plasticulture technology in agricultural production grows, consumers will notice higher quality produce for a cheaper price, a Penn State professor said.

A relaxed but aware attitude to holiday eating is the best way to enjoy Thanksgiving while maintaining one's weight, Penn State nutritionists say.


Proper lighting and an adequate amount of water might prompt withering dorm room plants to thrive, horticultural experts say.

Each day a growing pile of dead leaves, eggshells, napkins, manure and food refuse decomposes near campus, producing a smell described as "disgusting" by those who venture near it.

Healthline questions & answers

A good, balanced diet will have a positive impact on one's academics, Penn State experts said.


Ask Science Lions

Strong, pulsating jets and warm, bubbly water -- many people use a dip in a hot tub to unwind. For those who need justification for this relaxing means of self-indulgence, some professionals say therapeutic benefits exist.

Penn State researchers are studying a new way to reduce tractor-trailer rollovers, which are the cause of many fatalities and hazardous waste spills on roads.

Tech Review

WEATHER



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