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When Streaking Goes Bad: A Three-Part Look at the Mifflin Streak Riot
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-- Penn State is full of many traditions: partying, drinking, choking football teams with bad quarterbacks, protests, drinking, THON, Movin’ On, drinking, and of course the recent Mifflin Streak. Unfortunately, the usually peaceful gathering turned violent this past weekend.
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Police were called in to pepper spray the hell out of the destructive onlookers, who, by then had already leveled McElwain Hall and destroyed a student’s Dodge Omni. This 3-part article looks at different aspects of this past weekend’s festivities.
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Jewish Studies Dropped To Fund African-American Programs
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-– In a move to placate the many angry students who have taken residence in the HUB building, administrators have agreed to add more African-American studies programs. However, this will come at the expense of the Jewish Studies department, which is now being dropped from the curriculum. Read more...
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Penn State Students Begin Fundraising Effort
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-– Less than a week after the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed an amendment to cut the university’s appropriation, a group of Penn State students have begun an independent fund-raising program. The project, started by free speech advocate Anne Phillips, has a very specific goal: to raise twice the amount of money that Rep. John Lawless (R-Mongomery) wants cut from Penn State’s appropriation. Read more...
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Spanier Waves Magic Wand; Eliminates Racism
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-- Penn State President Graham Spanier finally decided to take assertive action on Friday to diffuse the climate of racial tension that has recently come over the campus. After several days of round-the-clock protests by Black Caucus members and other students, Spanier finally decided to use his power as president of the university to make a change. Read more...
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Anti-Hate Rally Shows Surprisingly Large Amount of Hate
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-- In an effort to diffuse a racially stressed environment, the Penn State administration hosted an anti-hate rally. Tensions have mounted in recent weeks with reports of racism prominently displayed in The Daily Collegian. The event planned for community members to gather and celebrate the values of tolerance and kindness. However, planners did not anticipate the large amount of hatred present. Read more...
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