W The Daily Collegian Published independently by students at Penn State Student support remains strong By Will Schultz FOR THE COLLEGIAN Even with downtown bars uniting against State Patty's Day, Penn State students said the holiday will not be so easily defeated. Two weeks ago. downtown bar owners decided against opening early, serving green beer and having State Patty's Day specials for the student-cre ated holiday. And Zach Zochscogna. a manager of the Lion's Den. 118 S. Garner St., said no one is scheduled to work Saturday, although he could not confirm that the bar would be closed. But some students don't think the mounting pressure from the Interfraternity Council. University Park Undergraduate Association. State College Police Department and downtown bars will be enough to stop the holi day from continuing. Jaison Kuruvilla. for one. thinks stu dents will still celebrate. See STATE PATTY'S. Page 2 IFC will enforce holiday policies By Katrina Wehr COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER The Interfraternity President's Council met Tuesday night to reinforce regu lations for State Patty's Day and talk about how fraternities can give back to the Highlands com munity. The new rules for the student created holiday remain unchanged. There will be no daylong parties this year, and fraternities are not allowed to serve liquor or wine at parties. There will also be no more than 100 non-members as guests, said Interfraternity Council (IFC) President Max Wendkos, and events can only be held between the hours of 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Wendkos said the IFC received positive feedback about the policy, and that although the greek community feels targeted by the university and law enforcement officials, they real ize the purpose of the policy. “Multiple chapter presidents voiced that their members did See IFC. Page 2. Kelsey Moms/Collegian An a capella group sings Happy Birthday to Penn State on Tuesday. Spanier said a tuition increase next year is certain, but how large the increase will be is dependent HARRISBURG Penn State on how much money Penn State President Graham Spanier told receives in its state appropriation, state lawmakers on Tuesday that "We do raise tuition every year." the university will be forced to he said. "The question is whether raise tuition by more than 4.9 per- we will raise it 2 percent, 3 per cent at University’ Park next year cent, 5 percent or whatever." Penn State President Graham Spanier, joined with colleagues and if it does not receive additional Spanier submitted an appropri representatives from the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University funds from the state. ation request to the committee, and Lincoln University, speaks to legislators on Tuesday about In a hearing with the state asking for 3.9 percent more receiving state appropriations for the university. House Appropriations Committee. See TUITION. Page 2. Chloe Elmer/Collegian Blenda Rodriguez, number 10 of the Harlem Globetrotters, juggles basketballs during Tuesday night s game against the Washington Generals in the Bryce Jordan Center. Globetrotters wow crowd “Basketball's best” performed tricks and stunts on Tuesday night By Chidi Ugwu COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER If anyone walked into the Bryce Jordan Center on Tuesday night at around 6:54, they would have seen four men, one with a globe for a head, bowing to a man wearing a purple cape. PSU celebrates 155th birthday By Laurie Stern COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER A typical day in the life of a Penn State student may not include farming, churning but ter or attending masquerade balls, but history told a different story Tuesday afternoon during the university’s Founder’s Day Celebration. Held in the HUB-Robeson Center, past and present Penn State pride was on display to recognize the school’s 155th birthday. The annual event, hosted by Lion Ambassadors, included trivia games, performances and And that was only the begin ning of the Harlem Globetrotter 's parade through State College. “We’re gonna have a funky good time,” proclaimed Globetrotter Kris “HkLite” Bruton at the start of the show. What followed was a parade of wacky antics, courtesy of the Globetrotters and their eternal rivals, the Washington Generals. Performances included a tip off in which the ball suddenly floated away into the air, an umbrella that doubled as a free food for students passing through the building. “For me, I came to Penn State because of its traditions, history and school spirit,’’ said Christina “CriCri” Henry, a Lion Ambassador passing out flyers. “We as ambassadors are trying to continue to spread knowledge of that history, and we want to do it in a fun way.” Though Penn State’s birthday actually falls on Feb. 22, Henry (senior-public relations and international politics) said the organization moved the celebra tion a day later so people could have a day to recover from this weekend’s Interfraternitv Pres, pulls for funding By Brendan McNally COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER machine meant to hypnotize bas ketball players, and a game of bowling with the globetrotter mascot as the ball and giant, inflatable Campbell’s Soup cans as pins. The team also staged a dance contest using only audience members as participants, and, at one point, called a 5-year-old audience member down to the court to help them make a few shots. 'I liked how there was a lot of See GLOBETROTTERS. Page 2. Council/Panhellenie Dance Marathon. Upon walking through the Pollock Road entrance of the HUB, students were greeted by a visual history of Penn State, with black-and-white photo graphs showcasing the evolving fashions, architecture and tradi tions of the university once called “The Farmer's High School.” Students could also watch “Raise The Song: The History of Penn State” on DVD or play a quick game of “Pin the Tail on Old Coaly.” As the school's original See BIRTHDAY, Page 2. psucollegian.com Alum: Debate should be held An AccuWeather mete orologist said a debate could inform the public of Climategate issues. By Edgar Ramirez COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER Having a debate is the solution AccuWeather meteorologist Joe Bastardi believes will help bring some answers towards the cur rent "Climategate" controversy. Bastardi. Class of 1978. spoke to a crowd of about 80 people at the Ramada Inn Conference Center. 1450 S. Atherton St., about Penn State professor Michael Mann and climate change. The event was hosted by the 9-12 Project of Central Pennsylvania. Bastardi. w 7 ho has worked for AccuWeather for about 32 years, said in a way he feels "sympa thetic" about the issue and asked the audience members several times to look through Mann's perspective. Bastardi said despite what the majority of people who are against Mann believe, he does not recommend that the univer sity should suspend him and instead should work to have a debate among those involved in the current dispute. “This is by no means the solu tion to end 'Climategate,' Bastardi said. “I'm befuddled though that no one's suggested that a debate take place. What are you afraid of if you know you are right?” Bastardi said a debate would be the right way to go so that the public would be informed on the issues and facts. Samuel Settle, chairman of Penn State’s chapter of Young See CLIMATEGATE. Page 2. Kelsey Morris/Collegian Joe Bastardi, meteorologist for AccuWeather in State College, talks about climate change and the 9-12 project.
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