at, ..t , - S i ze doesn't matter Star gazers ~.,.. otti tt o!eli e_ n t ic.. l .., .:). 5-foot-1 defensive specialist Cathy The School of Theatre will , . ,: ~. . - c riff ; ::. cc II Ali Ors wol( thpir way 0 7 . .:-, --, Quilico is making an impact on put on an outdoor rendition ..-- 7 ... 41411,w; 1. 104 'c" TS i nige 9. -, the women's volleyball team of Romeo and Juliet :.: - 'OV- SPORTS, Page 8. A&E, Page 5. The Daily Collegian psucollegian.com Published independently by students at Penn State Vol. 110 No. 36 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1003 30 cents off campus Budget leaves PSU waiting Despite the passing of a spending bill, funding for state-related schools is pending approval. By Evan Trowbridge COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER While community colleges and state universities across Pennsylvania prepare to receive state funding, Penn State and Pennsylvania's three other state-related schools are no bet ter off than they were 105 days ago. Although the primary spend ing bill was approved Friday, many budget details still remain on the table. Until legislation that allows table games like poker and blackjack in Pennsylvania casi nos passes, almost $6BO million in state budget funding will not make its way to Pennsylvania's four state-related schools: Penn State, Temple University, University of Pittsburgh and Lincoln University "Constitutionally, Pennsylva nia has to have a balanced budg et," said Gary Tuma, press sec retary for Gov. Ed Rendell. "The governor had to withhold some funding until he has enough funding to pay for it." If table games become legal ized, lawmakers anticipate they will bring in about $2OO million in revenue over the next fiscal year. This would balance the state's budget the tipping point legis lators are waiting for before they will approve funding for Penn State. The funding for state-related schools is considered discre tionary non-preferred appropri ations, which means the money has to be approved separately from funding for community col leges and state schools, Penn State spokeswoman Lisa Powers said. 'As the term 'non-preferred' suggests, those are typically appropriation bills that are approved after the general state government appropriations," ?Lima said. As the bill for state-related school funding currently stands. Penn State will receive $333.8 See BUDGET, Page 2. - ','—• --rr the start of the 2011 season. Penn An artist's rendering of Beard Field depicts the proposed design of a State Athletic Communications new softball stadium. The field is expected to host its first game in 2011. Assistant Jeremy Fallis said. Freshmen By Samantha Kramer COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER Nehemiah Martinez wasn't expecting to see a performance from an African dance group on his way to dinner. NOMMO, a Penn State African dance company, was one of the many live entertainment perform ances that took place Monday at the East Halls Celebration for Homecoming 2009. Booths, bal loons, banners and free food deco- irPo, DunhPrin, Cn'legian Third Eye Blind's lead singer Stephan Jenkins performs a solo jam for a packed State Theatre on Monday night. The band's performance was not what some fans expected. Band forgoes playing hits By Alexandra Fletcher COLLEGIAN STAFF \NR!TER Third Eye Blind's lead singer ful of its major hits but made a Stephan Jenkins told Monday point of playing more obscure night's sold-out crowd that the songs. If anyone in attendance at State Theatre is the absolute Monday night's show needed a smallest venue the group has primer to Third Eye Blind's played in its last two years of music, this performance was not touring, - This is Third Eye Blind for Although there was a general experts." Jenkins said. - There appreciation for a more intimate are more people in your econ venue and a presentation of rarer class than are here tonight. This tracks, some students wanted to celebrate PSU spirit zoo 9 rated the halls of Findlay Commons between 4 and 8 p.m. to Idck off Homecoming and bring the Penn State spirit to freshman students. "It's definitely more diverse than what I expected. - Martinez (freshman-environmental resource management) said. "It's is the master's class in Third Eye Blind.- The group performed a hand for them. Jenkins said Donors give SSOOK for stadium By Laura Nichols COLLEG,A% ,TAP- For William and Lee Beard. showing their Nittany Lion pride came in the form of a 5500.00 n pledge to the construction of a new softball facility Construction on Beard Field is scheduled to start during the spring semester, and the field should be ready to host games by a much bigger deal than it was in high school." Booths with free food. posters. Penn State merchandise and live performances encouraged fresh men to get excited for Homecoming. Anna Sofio. public relations director for Homecoming 201)9. said the East Halls Celebration is a great way for freshmen to get more involved at Penn State. ' This is extremely important See SPIRIT. Pane 2 hear more old hits and less of the new. Any old song they've played is good, - Daniel Brond (senior-sup ply chain said. adding that he thought the band's catalog has been progressively worse over the years. Brond wished the See BAND. Page 2. To see a photo gallery psucollegian.com ..11'•• a significant step in just g:(qting it off the ground. - Fallis said. Plans for the construction of the facility have been in the works for a while. though this is the first instance where a real timeline has been laid out The new complex will he much different from the current Nittanv Lion Field. offering a permanent piace exclusively for softball that will include permanent seating. trainim; rooms and coaches' officee. The new facility will be Student dance group NOMMO performs at the East Halls Celebration in Findlay Commons. The performance was a part of Homecoming Week. West End worries officials The State College Borough Council moved zoning discus sions to later meetings By Greg Galiffa COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER The West End Revitalization Plan still needs revision after members of the State College Borough Council were unable to agree on zoning regulations at Monday's meeting. Following a public hearing held on Oct. 5, the council dis cussed the main concerns brought up by residents. The council found that the two most pressing concerns with the plan are a lack of inclusionary hous ing and not enough restrictions on high-density housing. The council scheduled further dis cussion of the plan and other See WEST END, Page 2. Council discusses ordinances The proposed Nuisance Gathering Ordinance is scheduled for a public hearing on Nov. 2. By Peter Panepinto COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER The State College Borough Council discussed the practicali ty of the Nuisance Gathering Ordinance which would fine party hosts for crimes their guests commit and plans to hear public opinion on the issue. Council member Peter Morris said he anticipates outcry to the ordinance at the public hearing Nov. 2 at the State College Borough Municipal Building. "There is a lot of opposition from the student community," Morris said. I'm worried we will See ORDINANCES. Page 2. built in the same location as Nittany Lion Field. Lee Beard said Penn State is the last school in the Big Ten to get a permanent softball facility. Beard Field will put the softball team on par with some of the top facilities in the country Fallis said. It will be one of the best, if not the best," Fallis said. Associate Athletic Director Greg Myford said the intent of the new facility is to "raise our game" on many levels. despite what he See STADIUM. Page 2.
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