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That's all it took for Dawna Prevette, head coach of the Penn State women's tennis team, to suspend her for the next tournament, Zobeideh's father said. It was an "unsubstantial reason' . for INTO THE WORLD Dynamic persona leads to dream job Editor's Note: This is the fourth in a four-part series detailing students' job searches in the current economic climate. By Phenola Lawrence COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER pmlso2ola)psu edu When Ashley Brunson-Jones graduates from Penn State in a couple of weeks, she will do what is becoming increasingly dif ficult in these tough economic times: graduate with a job. This summer Brunson-Jones she begins her full-time employment at Ogilvy & Mather, one of the biggest advertis ing firms in the world. But the accomplishment didn't come easy, and Brunson-Jones knows that more than anyone else. Like many students who come to Penn State, Brunson-Jones was faced with a variety of major choic es. She looked at political science and public policy with the hopes of becoming a lawyer, but she knew it wouldn't make her happy. That's when she decided to base her choice on how happy she would be in 10 years. See JOB. Page 2 Weather: Today: e Tonight: Tomorrow n2t High 58 , Low 53 High 71 being suspended, Zobeideh's father, Adeeb. said. This is one account of bizarre actions taken by Prevette, leaving her players disgusted and confused about their future. Lauren Holzberg. a former member balls abusing them in team meetings of the Penn State women's tennis and breaking down avenues of corn team. said Prevette verbally abuses munication with the team. her players. "When you're on a team and you're Another player, Monika Mical, said bullied and harassed and you're Prevette misled her about Penn State stressed out," said Holzberg, who was when she came to Poland to recruit kicked off the team in the fall, "it her. See COACH. Page 4. Michael Fellett.r Collegian District Atorney Michael Madeira listens to Democrat Anthony De Boef answer questions during a breakfast hosting the four DA candidates. Seniors reminisce at event By Lindsay Cryer FOR THE COLLEGIAN Outside the Hintz Family Alumni Center Wednesday after noon, seniors partook in State College food, live music, connec tions with alumni and the chance to be together for one of the last times before graduation. The Lion Ambassadors organ ized the annual Senior Sendoff. "We're adults now It's kind of rough," Matt Leon (senior-inte grative arts) said. "You can only stay a student for so long." Leon sat with Tyler Tarney on the lawn eating pizza. "This is the best non-alcoholic party I've been to in a while," Tarney (senior-economics) said. Seniors were not only treated to free food, but also to a DJ, a live band, raffles and lawn games. Holzberg said she was kicked off the team "becalse of a of ..ye con tact." Players on the women's tennis team have accused Prevette of threatening to take away their scholarships. ver- Amy Leslie, president of Lion Ambassadors, said the main pur pose of the Senior Sendoff was to promote the Alumni Association and to "enjoy one another as a class." "This event is looked forward to each year." Leslie (junior-ele mentary education)said. Inside of the Alumni Center, booths were set up for alumni interests. A booth for the Interfraternity Council/Panhel lenic Dance Marathon informed seniors how to stay involved with Thon after graduation. Career services booths were available to help students transition from col lege into their careers, she added. Seniors were also given the opportunity to sign up for the association at the Sendoff. "It reminds you that you still have a connection to the school Extended forecast I WEATHER, Page 2. Contents . Briefs • Courtesy of Campus Weather Service Local Sports cws.met.psu.edu Prevette bio Graduated from the University of North Texas in 2000 Head coach at North Texas from 2000-2006. Record: 65-74 Assistant coach at Baylor University 2006-2007 Penn State head coach Aug 2007-present Record at Penn State: 13-32 DA candidates spar at breakfast By Ryan Pfister COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER I ryan@psu.edu Candidates aiming to be the Democratic nominee for Centre County District Attorney attacked incumbent Michael Madeira Wednesday, saying new leadership was needed to restore the pub lic's confidence in the office. think the biggest challenge is getting the credibility of the office back," said J. Karen Arnold. Madeira and the three Democratic hopefuls Arnold, Anthony De Boef and Stacy Parks Miller answered questions in front of a group of about 100 attendees after graduation," Melinda Oravitz (senior-English educa tion) said, referring to association membership. Oravitz said she signed up for the association. Food was provided by Canyon Pizza, Philly Soft Pretzel Factory, Eat 'n Park, Wings Over Happy Valley, the Berkey Creamery and other local businesses. "All the free food, the entertain ment it's phenomenal," Eric Marcano (senior- economics) said. Marcano said he enjoyed see ing his friends and was glad the weather remained in the 60s and the event was rain-free. He added it was "bittersweet." "Part of me has a hard time grasping that this is it," Carrie Adams (senior- biobehavioral health) said. "I think it's cool to be given something to do together." Ben Roth/Collegian at a breakfast sponsored by the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County and the Centre County Women's Resource Center at Hoag's Celebration Hall, 2280 Commercial Blvd. While generally avoiding identifying specific cases by name, the Democrats said they want to work toward creating a district attorney's office that is more effec tive and transparent. Parks Miller, for instance, said cases shouldn't need to be dismissed on the morning of trial and said she'd bring bet ter judgment to the job. When asked about plea bargains, See CANDIDATES. Page 2. Ryan Ulsh/Collegian Students gather to enjoy live music, free food, games, giveaways and other fun activities at the Sendoff. 2 Comics 13 NEWS: 865-1828 www.psecolleglan.cow 3 Crossword 13 BUSINESS: 865-2531 ©zoos collegian Inc. 8 Horoscope . . .11 Kuhn gets jail time The 32-year-old was sentenced to two to foul years in prison after violating parole. By Elizabeth Murphy COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER eamslls@psu.edu A precursor to his impending trial on charges of attempted mur der and rape, Michael Kuhn's crim inal history was aired in court Wednesday as he was sen tenced to two to four years in prison after vio lating parole stemming from a loitering and prowling case. The 32-year old was deemed a "serious threat and danger to the community" by Centre County Judge Pamela Ruest as she handed down her decision. Arrested Aug. 27, 2007, after a woman reported that a man was looking into her 612 Apple Alley apartment window, Kuhn was sub sequently found guilty of the misde meanor charge last month. This loi- See KUHN. Page 2. ( 1.4\
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