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[ Tuesday, April 19, 2005 ]


PHOTO:  Adam Piorkowski
PHOTO: Adam Piorkowski

NEWS

When Tohru Yoshida walked into 204 Sackett Building, he noticed Japanese writing on the blackboard.

A Maryland court recently dismissed more than 25 counts of child molestation charges against a former Penn State early childhood and special education professor because key evidence in the case was ruled inadmissible in court.

Despite continued opposition from some members, the State College Borough Council voted in favor of monitoring the Beaver Canyon surveillance cameras last night, which will take effect July 1.

The FBI began assisting local police yesterday in its investigation of the disappearance of Centre County District Attorney Ray Gricar.

Black Caucus members attempted to deliver signed letters to Penn State President Graham Spanier yesterday, asking him to meet with Black Caucus members to address Penn State's racial climate.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Supreme Court heard arguments last night for a potential harassment and discrimination violation for a campaign flier in the March 30 USG elections.

There was no red carpet, miniature gold men or famous celebrities at the 11th annual Greek Oscars, but stars were honored within the greek community last night.

The Undergraduate Student Government Academic Assembly held its first meeting of the 36th Congress last night.

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SPORTS

Fullback Adam Senk tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee at practice Wednesday, meaning he could miss the 2005 football season. Senk, a fifth-year senior from Cortland, Ohio, will have surgery on the knee once the swelling subsides, most likely in early May.

Penn State Nittany Lion basketball head coach Ed DeChellis and his staff have set the dates for the 2005 Nittany Lion Basketball Sports Camps. Four different camps are available for boys of all ages.

Sophomore Matt Lewis has been an offensive leader for the Penn State baseball team in 2005, and he has been recognized on a national level as well, as the College Baseball Foundation added him to the 2005 Brooks Wallace Award watch list yesterday.

Although Penn State didn't come away with any medals at the Knecht Cup this weekend, the members of the women's team proved its prowess against varsity crews, and the men's lightweights got a taste of revenge against a Duquesne team that defeated them a week ago.

Move one step forward, then take two steps back.

Nate Whitaker is in the midst of this little streak in which he has had a hand in at least one point the Penn State men's lacrosse team has scored in its last 37 games.

Growing up, many young track athletes probably held Olympians Marion Jones and Joice Maduaka in high esteem.

OPINIONS

Meeting with Spanier not magic bullet for fixing racial climate

My Opinion: Alison Herget

Letters to the editor
SCIHEALTH

For students watching their diets, light and low-carb alcoholic beverages may not be the answer to trimming that beer belly.

If Gil Grissom of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation were a real person, he would be at Penn State this May, digging through pig corpses to satiate his character's admitted obsession with insects.

What may look like a scene out of a sci-fi or horror movie could actually be taking place in your doctor's office.

One of the most exciting new ideas in space exploration is a reincarnation of a very old concept.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...

The pharmaceutical industry took in more than $250 billion in sales last year, the vast majority in prescriptions, industry consultants say.

My Opinion: Richard H. Yahner

My Opinion: Jenny Stranzl

My Opinion: Jill Garrigan

My Opinion: Yvonne Patterson

ARTS

Jam bands to play all-ages show at Crowbar

Finals week is fast approaching and classes are gearing up for the end of the year. For many this means tons of work and studying.

Allen Street Grill, 100 W. College Ave., will feature Scott Mangene and Ted McCloskey. Specials include happies from 10 p.m. to midnight (231-4745).


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