It might be a surprise to hear a police officer saying that he pities a possible rape-attack suspect. Representatives from the state's 18 public universities met in Harrisburg yesterday to lobby for more money and to promote their schools as the "key to Pennsylvania's future." The Second Mile has received a $25,000 grant from the R.K. Mellon Family Foundation, said Hank Lesch, director of development and community relations for The Second Mile. The Penn State University Veterans Organization is opposed to a proposed student activity fee, saying that money for student groups is allocated inefficiently and that there are other ways for these groups to raise money. President Clinton made his goals for the coming year very clear --health care change, welfare reform and crime prevention will be issues he plans to tackle, but some students and professors hope he is not biting off more than he can chew. Underage alcohol consumption is against the law, but that doesn't mean under-21 State College drinkers are in store for frequent run-ins with local police. The State College Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred early Sunday morning outside a fraternity house, during which a heralded Penn State football recruit and a University student were allegedly kicked repeatedly and sprayed with Mace following a verbal confrontation. Students charged with underage drinking on campus may face hundreds of dollars in fines -- and possible expulsion from the University.
He is a consensus All-American. He is the early favorite to win the coveted Naismith Award. And he will probably be the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft this June, should he forgo his final year of eligibility. Being a transfer student is an uncomfortable situation to be in --particularly for an athlete. It's a matter of hunger. As far as ambition goes, the five freshmen gymnasts don't want to miss a routine. As far as dinner goes, they don't want to miss their evening meal. While most wrestlers have dreams of winning an NCAA championship or an Olympic gold medal, Rob Piper has a different dream. After graduating from Harvard and spending two years touring the professional ranks, former squash pro Jim Maslund has gone back to school. Only this time he's not just a student, but a teacher too. After games, the Icers' forward exits the locker room, strategically transforming teammates into barriers as he tries to avoid media attention. Much to his dismay, Rob Keegan is noticed. When Tiffany Longworth sunk a clutch three-pointer for the women's basketball team last night at Ohio State, Penn State Assistant Coach Susan Robinson lost control of herself -- and her clipboard. It went flying. Iowa Coach Vivian Stringer didn't particularly want the nation's No. 1 ranking. However, after Tennessee lost its first game of the season to Rutgers, the Hawkeyes (11-1, 4-1) were slated to assume the top ranking.
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