Michael J. Schreiber came to the University looking for more convenience in his life, hoping to find it in Penn State's dialysis unit. In a growing effort to familiarize Commonwealth Campus students to programs and facilities at University Park, the College of Engineering will offer a telecast to answer their questions. Although newspaper, glass and plastic have been taken out of the University's recycling program, costs have not been cut. Class started with a discussion about "Dear Abby" and whether homosexuality is a matter of genes. Then students proceeded to talk about stereotypes and why some people call lesbians "butch." After allegedly stabbing his roommate, a student at the University's Worthington Scranton Campus attempted to have himself admitted to the psychiatric ward of the Veterans Administration hospital in Wilkes-Barre. About 500 new jobs may be created by the end of next year if two companies set up shop in the Centre Region. Although the insurance issue recently became inflamed when the University put a hold on the registrations of students who did not pay their premiums, the policy has been a point of contention since it was implemented in 1990. For those in State College who think they don't have to pay their parking tickets, think again. The borough may "boot" your vehicle. Some University international students are blaming their decreasing enrollment figures on the University's mandatory health insurance policy. Gov. Robert P. Casey's recent freezing of state and University funds and the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to review state abortion laws are two issues that may dominate this year's local election campaigns.
Sitting stiffly in an easy chair, with a somber expression on his face, Toledo Coach Larry Gipson had to chuckle when asked what ailed his Rockets against Penn State last night. Coming off its second heart-breaking loss in overtime this season, the men's basketball team once again responded with a dominating performance at Rec Hall. Ah, the joy of being independent. For years, Judi Avener was at the pinnacle of her profession. With the Olympics less than two weeks away, people are looking forward to seeing Italians Alberto Tomba and Deborah Compagnoni lead the World Cup-Champion Italian ski teams to the golds.
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Public Enemy has stirred up controversy with their latest video for "By The Time I Get To Arizona." Coming through every Zenith across the country, the group assassinates the worst of white America. Learning to tap, waltz or trample on modern dance won't cost a penny from tomorrow through Sunday at the School of Pennsylvania Dance Theatre. Boxing Oscars is a band full of "normal" people who play in a way that is abnormal for most State College bands. Cliff Jernigan wants you to experience music through pictures. While quality performances do come to the University, some wonder who can afford them. History books will tell you institutionalized slavery ended with 1863's Emancipation Proclamation.