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[ Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999 ]

Susan Mayes

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Ridge ups spending to boost state firms
Making appeals to Pennsylvania's blue-collar economic history, Gov. Tom Ridge announced his state budget proposal for 1999–2000 to a joint session of the state Congress yesterday.

State budget disappoints PSU, Spanier
Penn State received only a 2.5 percent increase in state funding in Gov. Tom Ridge's latest budget proposal, the governor's office announced yesterday.

Phil says: Early spring Celebrity groundhog Punxsutawney Phil, speaking through members of the local Groundhog Club's Inner Circle, did not see his shadow yesterday morning and predicted an early spring.

Students to petition for legislators to reconsider same-sex benefits
In response to comments by some local legislators regarding possible funding for same-sex partner benefits, several Penn State students have organized a petition drive to voice their opinions.

Buying used without research can create risky car purchase
For college students who want to purchase a car, a used vehicle is probably the most realistic financial option available. However, purchasing one can be risky and require a lot of research.

Wood products majors carve out own success
Paper products, packaging containers, furniture and building materials all share a similar foundation -- wood.

World gas prices plummet due to increased oil exports
Driving home might be a little easier for students because of recently lowered gasoline prices, and this trend is expected to continue throughout the year.

Feature photo: Signatures on tap

Group sponsors National Consumer Protection Week
Credit-related problems such as debt or bankruptcy are widespread on college campuses, but there are other issues that should concern students who carry plastic.

Play to rewrite history at Penn State Altoona
Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. stood in different places at the forefront of the civil rights movement in the 1960s, but imagine what could have been if the two had been given the chance to work together before their deaths.

Police Log

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Another heartbreaker
Once again, Penn State played its collective heart out, and once again, it came up just a single beat short.

Window pains

Lady cager Carter takes southern route to Happy Valley
With just her sister by her side and dreams of getting a college degree waltzing through her mind, Clara Carter was admittedly a little nervous.

Big Ten cagers dominating AP poll
Big Ten teams continue to stake their claim as the country's premier basketball conference, making national noise with seven teams ranked in the latest Associated Press poll and perennial league doormat Northwestern even receiving a vote.

Wrestler Walizer battles with opponents, himself "Hello, McFly" are the famous words uttered by Biff Tannen in the 1980s classic film "Back to the Future." They are also words all too familiar to Nittany Lion wrestler Biff Walizer.

Icer seniors pushing for intense play
Nearly every week the Penn State men's ice hockey team holds a closed-door, players-only meeting. Monday's session had an extra installment.

Zajko making mark with Lady Icers
A captain leads the way. Whether it is a heated locker room speech or just leading by example, the captain sets the tone for his or her team.

It's about time
Collegian editorial: Insurance companies should provide birth control coverage.

World domination in 'Risk' parallels success in real life
My opinion: Mark Schoneveld

Letters to the Editor
Don’t pass judgment unless facts are known; It’s not easy to speak out against abuse; Billman’s athlete status shouldn’t be an issue

Collegian cartoon

Dave Matthews tends to crowd tonight
Tonight, a select group of students will be treated to a performance by two guitarists -- one an ex-bartender and one who still plays bars when he's not touring.

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David Edelson
Meredith O'Donnell