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[ Friday, Oct. 11, 2002 ]


GRAPHIC: Kahlil Smith
GRAPHIC: Kahlil Smith

NEWS

A 79-year-old State College woman was killed Wednesday evening when she was struck by a minivan while attempting to cross South Atherton Street, State College Police said.

Jon Kokinda is glad fall break is coming.

The United States must remain strong in the face of mounting worry and a "dark outlook" in today's uncertain world, F.W. de Klerk told a crowd of about 1,000 last night at Eisenhower Auditorium.

Almost one year since the USA Patriot Act was signed into law, some Americans seem to be more willing to sacrifice civil liberties in the name of security.

The smell of coffee and baked goods will be wafting from West College Avenue now that Starbucks Coffee Co. has opened its first full-service store in State College today.

People who are interested in working on local environmental concerns can join the Progressive Community Potluck at 5 p.m. tomorrow in the Friends Meeting House, 611 E. Prospect Ave.

Dinner with the Paternos, tickets for Penn State President Graham Spanier's tailgate with a suite at Beaver Stadium, and a megaphone signed by the Penn State cheerleaders are some of the items available at the Happiest Valley Auction.

Fire trucks and other emergency vehicles will be parked on Pollock Road today in recognition of National Fire Prevention Week.

Centre Area Transportation Authority's (CATA) Centre Line, Centre Ride, Loop and Link services will be reduced during fall break.

To make the town more attractive to visitors, The State College Convention and Visitors Bureau, 800 E. Park Ave., will receive a $132,030 matching grant from the state, Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre and Mifflin) said yesterday.


SPORTS

Kickers are weird.

The snake was only about six feet long.

The difference between what is and what could be for Penn State running back Mike Gasparato is gaping.

Following the worst loss in six years of the program, something needed to change. And it did.

The Penn State field hockey team faces yet another test this weekend, or another two tests.

A preseason contender has disappointed to say the least.

Making an impact on a Div. I sports team is not easy, especially when you are a freshman.

Being number one brings certain expectations, but it also brings about one common characteristic.

Axl Rose may not go down in history as one of life's great philosophers, but perhaps he put it best in the epic Guns 'N Roses song, "November Rain":

There are times when motivation is not needed.

The Central Pennsylvania Region of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) will be holding its Fall Challenge #3 Sunday at the Mid-State airport located near Phillipsburg.

This weekend, many Penn State students will head home for a much-deserved break from classes and the daily routine of college life. However, while the bulk of the student body will spend tomorrow lulling in bed, the No. 25 Penn State women's cross country team will spend its morning in a typical way-competing.

Midterms.

After a disappointing tie with Loyola last weekend, the Penn State men's rugby team (3-1-1) is eager to prove itself against George Mason University this weekend at the Flower Garden Fields next to East Halls.

A happy team heads home to Happy Valley -- finally.

My Opinion: Dustin Dopirak

My Opinion: Jeff Rice


OPINIONS

First and foremost; Learn to listen to the hardest thing

My Opinion: Ellen Tappen

My Opinion: Mike Still


Letters to the editor
ARTS

To many students, spending an evening dissecting and analyzing poetry and prose sounds like a horrific homework assignment.

The original J.Lo has made an unfortunate comeback.

Fans of Squarepusher, a.k.a. Tom Jenkinson, always expect surprises from the British master of drum and bass insanity. With Do You Know Squarepusher, a double disc featuring a studio mini-album and an hour-long live set from 2001, fans will find that Jenkinson is still trying to fuse the various styles he desires, with very little concern for the audience's response.

They just don't get it.

If you liked Ben Folds Five, then you'll love Ben Folds Live.

In her debut novel Waterwoman (Berkley), Lenore Hart offers a refreshing look at the dynamics of sisterhood, set against the raw life of growing up on a barrier island off Virginia between the two World Wars.

Elvis Costello rocks.


WEATHER

Showers likely. High 59.


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