2 I Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 Fla. court overturns gay adoption ban MIAMI (AP) Florida will immediately stop enforcing its ban on adoptions by gay people following a decision by a state appeals court that the three-decade-old law is unconstitution al, Gov. Charlie Crist said Wednesday. Crist announced the decision after the 3rd District Court of Appeal upheld a 2008 ruling by a Miami-Dade judge, who found "no rational basis'" for the ban when she approved the adoption of two young brothers by Martin Gill and his male partner. “I'm very pleased with the ruling on behalf of the Gills,” Crist told reporters in Tallahassee. “It's a great day for chil dren. Children deserve a loving home.” Scott Husson of Clemson University will speak on ‘The Design of Advanced Functional Membranes for Bioseparations” at 10:00 a.m. in 102 Chemistry Building. The event is hosted by Michael Janik, Department of Chemical Engineering. Call 814- (863-9366) for more information. Steven McKnight of the University of Texas will speak on “Unique Dependence of Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells on Threonine Catabolism” (Marker Lecture #2 of 2), at 11:30 a.m. in 100 Life Sciences Building. The event is hosted by Carsten Krebs, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Call 814-(865-6089) for more information. Penn State professor Nigel Higson will speak on “Weyl Character Formula in K-Theory II” at 2:30 p.m. in 106 McAllister Building. The event is hosted by the Department of Mathematics. Call 814-(865-7527) for more information. Anatoly Nieshtadt of Loughborough University in the United Kingdom will speak on “Averaging, Passages through Resonances, and Captures into Resonance in Dynamics of Charged Particles'" at 4:00 p.m., 114 McAllister Building, Department of Mathematics. Call 814 (865-7527) for more information. Longhai Li of the University of Saskatchewan will speak dur ing “High-Dimensional Classification Using Hierarchical Bayesian Polychotomous Logistic Regression Models” at 4:00 p.m. in 201 Thomas Building. The event is hosted by the Department of Statistics. Call 814 (865-1348) for more infor mation. Penn State professor Irina Mocioiu will speak during “Neutrino Discoveries: From Background to Signal" at 4:00 p.m. in 117 Osmond Laboratory. The event is hosted by the Department of Physics. Call 814 (865-3721) for more information. 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Ragland said UPUA’s resolution is meant to show support and encouragement for Armstrong. “That can be a very traumatic thing from a public official,” said Ragland (senior-political science). “A lot of people don’t know how hard it is to be a student body pres ident at a Big 10 university... to have someone outside of the uni versity criticize you, not for the things that you do but for your lifestyle, is completely irresponsi ble.” Ragland said he heard about the incident through an e-mail sent out by University of Minnesota student body president Sarah Shook. In an e-mail, Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox confirmed that Shirvell works as an assistant attorney general. “All state employees have a right to free speech outside working hours,” Cox wrote. “But Shirvell’s immaturity and lack of judgment outside the office are clear.” Attempts to contact Armstrong and Shirvell were unsuccessful. MSA members declined comment because of pending legal action. Mark Salomon, a student at the University of Michigan, said he supports Armstrong and knows Taxes From Page 1. Bowen said it’s easy for families to of Penn State’s Office of Student Aid, receive up to $l,OOO even if they owe miss tax credits they may be eligible said her office lets parents know of no taxes, she said. for. “The [American Opportunity] all available tax credits. Kuleck said she could not pinpoint tax credit is one of many credits that The Office of the Bursar gives why exactly families missed out on people can use to lower their tax families the necessary forms to fill the tax credit, but said it’s not too bills if they’re aware of it and under- out for a tax credit, and points to the late to claim it. stand how to use it,” said Bowen. IRS page that explains the program, Eligible families or independents IRS Publication 17 provides infor can file an amended return by send- mation about changes in tax laws ing a copy of Forms 1040 X and 8863 made each year and is a good source To e-mail reporter maws43B@psu.edu Concert From Page 1. and members are happy they get to travel to universities like Penn State to share their music. And the fans are happy about it too. T\impale Mwaungulu (graduate international affairs) said she loves Great Big Sea because their music is entertaining, fun to sing and dance to and they make it accessible to the modem audience. “They put on great live shows and they always try to get everyone into it,” Mwaungulu said. Anna Mulfinger, Class of 2010, said that kind of energy was exactly what she was looking for in last night’s show. Mulfinger said her favorite part about Great Big Sea shows is when everybody stands up to clap and sing along with the songs. She said she likes the band not UnnUls P lan to their employer-provided the longer-term financial support, llvdlin Cdrv plan.” especially because work benefits are . A comprehensive breakdown of not always a given when starting in rrom rage 1. the number of students who pur- an entry-level position, covered through any one of the uni- chase university-provided insurance “It’s nice to know I can be sup versity-offered plans. is expected to be available in ported for a few years after I gradu “We’re anxious to see how that Odtober, Guanowsky said. ate, just in case my job doesn’t offer number will change,” she said. Ryan Beckler (sophomore-mar- benefits right away,” he said. “Lately a lot of parents have been keting), currently covered under his palling to compare the price of our parents’ plan, said he will appreciate To email reporter: nwmso7o@psu.edu psucollegian.com ESPN From Page 1. Hosted by broadcasters Michelle Beadle and Colin Cowherd, “Sports Nation” allows fans to dis cuss sports in an interactive format with user-generated material Today’s program will feature games and polls highlighting the Nittany Lions. “Sports Nation” stopped at the University of Wisconsin, University of lowa and University of Michigan earlier this week as part of the tour. The Penn State stop will be the show’s last, Assistant Athletic Director Jeff Nelson said. “We’re hopeful that Penn State students and others here in the State College community will take timp out of their schedules to come .Elizabeth Murphy Alex Weisler .Beth Ann Downey .Andrew Metcalf .Lexi Belculfine Fraternity .Chris Zook .Somer Wiggins .Kevin Cirilli .Ashley Gold From Page 1, .Laura Nichols restructure period ended and regu lar Beta life began. Now, the fraternity's members are trying to assimilate Beta Theta Pi into the Penn State greek com munity. The second pledge class which consists of 17 men was accepted this fall Rundle said. “The brothers and the advising team are building a foundation for Beta to be a premier fraternity on campus,” Rundle said. And so far, he said, they have been successful .Laurie Stem .Steve Hennessey .Paul Casella .Nate Mink .Heather Schmelzlen ..Steph Witt Rundle said Beta is comprised of men who aren’t necessarily the type to seek out fraternities but Beta Theta Pi challenges “traditional” fraternity stereotypes. The dry Tonight •\j' jT Low 61 Hlgn SO Courtesy of Campus Weather Service To have someone outside of the university criticize you, not for the things that you do but for your lifestyle, is completely irresponsible.” Christian Ragland UPUA president that he does not stand alone. “Everyone has the right to free speech, but I think that [Shirvell] is basically using his job as a pulpit to say whatever he wants to and slan der [Armstrong], who’s done noth ing wrong,” he said. “I personally think that he should be fired because it reflects poorly on the attorney general office and the state of Michigan.” Shook said she initially heard about the issue from a former University of Minnesota student body president, who asked for the support of the university. But Shook thought Armstrong should have the support of all the Big 10 universities. “I was disgusted by it that a public official could bully a student like that,” she said. “I think it’s really important for students to stand together nationally and say that it’s unacceptable.” UPUA Governmental Affairs Director Travis Salters said Shirvell is the one who needs to resign, not Armstrong. “I couldn’t believe a public offi cial could say something so stupid to the IRS, she said both of which of information on tax credit issues, are available on the IRS website. Bowen said. Consumer issues professor Cathy Anna Griswold, executive director “Trust me, our first times don’t always go this well.” just because of the huge folk and Irish influence in its songs, but also because it’s a fun bar band with songs that are conducive to dancing. “There’s just something about sea shanties and songs from an older time that you can relate to,” Mulfinger said. Before the concert, she said she hoped that the audience would be on their feet clapping and wiggling to the music in the aisles. “I don’t like to sit for concerts,” Mulfinger said. “I like to sort of meander and have a good time.” There was no dancing in the aisles, but by the end of their third song, “The Night That Paddy Murphy Died,” most of the crowd out. We hope for a good turnout,” Nelson said. Pans can go to the “Sports Nation” web page, Twitter feed or Eacebook page for details. They can also e mail or call to participate in the pro gramming. “Sports Nation” coordinating pro ducer Jamie Horowitz wrote inane mail that more than 1,000 University of lowa fans set the bar high by wait ing three hours in the rain to watch the show at their college. Horowitz has no doubts about the dedication of Penn State fans, he wrote. “We are very excited to pro duce ‘SportsNation’ from Happy Valley. Penn State fans are renowned for their passion and I Think their energy and enthusiasm will make the show into compelling television,” Horowitz wrote. Nelson said special guests will house policy has been successful so far, Rundle said. Members are student leaders in various organizations, but also bal ance academics with a social life, he said. Beta Theta Pi has topped the list of highest grades among frater nities every semester since it re formed. “Beta is one of the top fraternities in terms of generating leaders,” Hoblemann (junior-mechanical and nuclear engineering) said. “We have leaders in all kinds of organizations on campus.” A handful of brothers stayed in the house during the summer and 42 of the brothers currently live in the house on North Burrowes Road, he said. Schreyer Honors College Dean and Beta Theta Pi adviser Christian Brady said the current members The Daily Collegian and idiotic,” said Salters (junior broadcast journalism and African and African American Studies). “It’s wrong for people to feel that way and to think that someone that’s supposed to represent all people is saying something about a campus leader was pretty shocking to say the least.” Though Salters said he has never been scrutinized like Armstrong, as a minority, he said he understands how he feels and completely supports him. UPUA Vice President Colleen Smith said her “heart goes out to [Armstrong].” “I look forward to UPUA, as an organization, reaching out and sup porting the Michigan student body president, and I’m sure we’ll do that with immediate action to show our support,” Smith (junior-histo ry) said. Also at the meeting, members confirmed Liz Giordano (sopho more-Chinese and security risk analysis) for the Board of Arbitration. To e-mail reporter: krislo6@psu.edu Griswold said. Alan Doyle lead singer of Great Big Sea was on their feet to clap and groove along. For Brian Davis (senior-energy business and finance), his favorite part of last night’s show was the relationship between the band and the crowd. “They’re really involved with the crowd,” Davis said. “They’re doing their thing and they’re doing it right.” Davis was surprised with the amount of people at the show. Doyle seemed pleasantly sur prised with how the show went. “Tinist me, our first times don’t always go this well,” he said to laughter. To e-mail reporter: tjbs267@psu.edu appear at the television taping. Horowitz wrote that he did not know who would appear yet. “But there will be proper Robert Bolden and Joe Paterno love,” Horowitz wrote. Cowherd will also host his ESPN Radio program “The Herd” in the afternoon at Gate B, Nelson said. ESPN 2 will air repeats of today’s episode at 6 p.m. and midnight, Nelson said. Seamus Ralph said “Sports Nation” is different from other ESPN shows. “I think it’s a good change of pace for sports because it incorporates entertainment and how it all ties together,” Ralph (jimior-hotel, restaurant and institutional man agement) said. To e-mail reporter: mjhsso7@psu.edu are a “good group of men” who are sincere about changing the nature of the greek community. “I’m excited about their commit ment to take a real leadership role in the Penn State community as a whole,” Brady said. “I’m looking for ward to the engagement with the community that Beta wants to have.” That “engagement” includes co-sponsoring guest lecturers at the university, he said. Personal and professional devel opment will continue through the Abbey Leadership Foundation, Rundle said. Alumnus Donald Abbey donated $7.5 million which was used in the renovation to the fraternity. The roots of the founda tion began before the fraternity was disbanded at Penn State. To e-mail reporter: mers2oo@psu.edu
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