Five suspected heroin overdoses in February have prompted the Centre County Drug Task Force to launch an investigation into the local use and distribution of the drug.
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The gate was a gift from the Class of 1903 at the time of the class's 50th reunion. The gift consists of two pillars with Nittany Lion heads looking out from their tops and large benches on the ground around each pillar.
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Students returning to Penn State from their spring hiatus might be noticing more activity than usual on Pollock Road between the HUB-Robeson Center and Osmond Laboratory.
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Board in hand, destination in mind, skateboarders are ready to skate down the streets, displaying well-practiced skills and tricks. The only problem is that skateboarding in State College is restricted on and off campus.
The State College Borough Council has developed a revised tree inspection program to repair uneven sidewalks and improve the health of trees in the area.
Laavanya "Lavonia" Gomber, 22, was arraigned last week on drug charges that link him to sales and distribution of Ecstasy in the 1998 to 1999 school year.
A 27-year-old State College man was arraigned last week on charges including burglary, criminal trespass, and theft from a Feb. 20 incident at Brother's Pizza, 253-C Benner Pike.
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In their last EIVA match, the Nittany Lions edged out Concordia (NY) in five games. Though the Lions downed the Ohio State Buckeyes in four games in their next match, Penn State had to score 46 points to squeak out the third game.
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The Golden Gophers shrugged off an early challenge from Iowa to take their third Big Ten championship in the last four years at the University of Illinois this past weekend.
With having two meets which were not as challenging as other competitions and a week off from classes, the No. 1 Penn State men's gymnastics team was hoping to get revitalized.
That dream became reality for the seniors of the national champion ACHA Div. I Penn State Icers, who captured their third straight national championship just over a week ago at the Gardens Ice House in Laurel, Md.
In a 7-6 loss at Vanderbilt (2-0, 2-0 ALC) on Mar. 2, the No. 13 Nittany Lions (1-1, 0-1 ALC) took much more for granted much than they did in their 11-10 victory on Mar. 8 at No. 12 James Madison (1-2).
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Penn State finished third in the IC4A meet at the Reggie Lewis Track in Boston. The winner was Georgetown with 65 points.
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Following a productive week in Florida, the Penn State (6-6) men's tennis team came home and dominated the court.
They went 3-1 against the nation's finest club teams and finished in third place while senior captain Andrea Lavelle captured MVP honors at the national tournament from March 1-3 in Atlanta.
Positioned behind the scenes of a major college basketball program in what is always one of the top conferences in Div. I basketball, the 10 managers dedicate a great deal of time and energy to fulfill their roles with the team.
My opinion: Jeff Frantz
Penn State sophomore Kelly Mazzante was named to the Women's Basketball Coaches Association/Kodak All-District 6 team. Mazzante is now eligible to be selected to the 2001 Div. I Kodak Women's All-America Basketball Team which will be announced in San Antonio, the site of the 2002 Women's Final Four.
Tickets for the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship are on sale at the Athletic Ticket Office in The Bryce Jordan Center. The three-game, all-session pass is $16 for adults and $11 for senior citizens, students and youths.
Calendar resolution a good Senate move
Congratulations, Icers, on tournament victory
My Opinion: Marianne Lorensen
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The Matson Museum houses an array of exhibits dealing with native cultures from South America, Africa, New Guinea and Asia, as well as presenting studies on human evolution and tools of archaeology.
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Quitting smoking is a difficult task, but taking anti-inflammatory drugs might be able to assist in this journey, according to new Penn State research.
The Plumbers Union Local 130 has been dyeing the Chicago River for the St. Patrick's Day parade since 1961 using a biodegradable dye, said Bill King, who works in the parade office.
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My opinion: Candace Kugel
Ed Masteller, professor emeritus of biology, is sharing his many years of research on the Web site Pennsylvania Aquatic Flies Are Us (paaquaticfliesrus.bd.psu.edu).
Online editor for this issue:
Kahlil Smith
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