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Back Issues
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Monday, Jan. 23, 1995
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University lobbies legislatureThe University Board of Trustees learned more about the University's grassroots lobbying efforts on Friday and also heard some concerns about the perceptions some state lawmakers might have about Penn State's political orientation.
Bar fight spills out onto street
A scuffle broke out Saturday night at the Gingerbread Man, 130 Hiester St., when doormen questioned the authenticity of a woman's identification, the State College Police Department said.
Police catch escapee in DuBois
A 22-year-old man was captured yesterday and charged with escaping from a center where he was undergoing treatment for alcohol abuse.
Students prepare for colder, more seasonal temperatures
Centre County newcomer Heather Schmidt is just getting acquainted to the cold State College temperatures.
Seminar helps some students transition to University Park
A Commonwealth Campus student accustomed to sitting in a class of 20 students may be more than a little overwhelmed in classes of hundreds in Forum Building or Schwab Auditorium.
New lecture hall to be built onto COB
Hiding in the back of a large class in Schwab Auditorium may be a thing of the past since the University Board of Trustees approved plans for a new lecture hall on Friday.
Quake hits home for students, staff
When an earthquake struck Japan last week, Chiyo Konishi was surrounded by television reports and newspaper articles. But all she could focus on was the safety of her family and friends in the midst of the turmoil.
Police Log
Time is money in center constructionUniversity administrators may be able to recover damages due to delays in completing the Bryce Jordan Center, the 16,500-seat arena being constructed across from Beaver Stadium at the corner of University Drive and Curtin Road.
Dan Earl getting shot
Sophomore point guard Dan Earl stepped up and calmly drained a three-point shot at the 15-minute, 52-second mark of the first half in Penn State's 79-51 victory over Northwestern on Saturday.
Purdue's Johnson tests team
Heading into Saturday's Big Ten clash with Purdue, Penn State Coach Rene Portland and the women's basketball team were well aware of Boilermaker center Leslie Johnson.
Lady cager fans' chants pack Rec Hall
For almost an entire minute, the Rec Hall crowd was unrelenting as the women's basketball team took an 11-point lead near the end of the first half on Saturday.
Horse hurts gymmen
Penn State gymnast Dave Riordan was not shocked after his team's performance on the pommel horse at the U.S. Naval Academy Invitational on Saturday.
Gymwomen win one, lose one in Rec Hall
Gymnast Tracy Kerner capped off her illustrious evening standing up straight, her right hand pointing majestically into the air.
PSU takes Hoyas down
The Olympian efforts of world-class Georgetown sprinter Nikole Mitchell were not enough to lift the Hoyas (0-1) over Penn State (1-0), as the Lady Lions secured a 77-45 victory at the women's indoor track meet on Saturday.
Swimmen, divers take unexpected losses to Pittsburgh, Ohio State
As the Nittany Lion swimmers and divers left for their roadtrip to Pittsburgh and Ohio State, they were expecting a tough weekend of competition.
Stewart returns to track
Vin Stewart has had no problem limiting his participation on the track team the last four years. He has been spending his time in other endeavors.
Icers win Nittany Lion Invite
Icer Cliff Graziano skated in front of the net and waited for the Erie Community College goaltender to make his move. Erie's Scott Wisniewski flopped to the ice. Graziano slid the puck right inside the post.
Grapplers take sixth at duals
The two-day tournament featured 16 teams, including more than 160 wrestlers. The Lions wrestled a grueling schedule -- six dual meets in less than 48 hours.
Swimwomen win by slim margin
Coming into Saturday's meet with Northwestern, the women's swimming and diving team knew that defeating the No. 10 team in the nation would be difficult.
Universities strive to meet 60/40 equality ratio
When the women's soccer team was added to the varsity lineup at Penn State last fall, many hailed it as a great step toward equality.
Cagers win ugly game against Wildcats
Maybe the 7,184 spectators in the standing-room-only crowd at Rec Hall on Saturday weren't quite sure what they had witnessed, but they left satisfied.
PSU steams Boilermakers
When No. 19 Purdue and No. 10 Penn State reached the midpoint of their women's basketball battle Saturday in Rec Hall, one number told more about the first-half story than any words could.
Vague agendaCollegian Editorial: Ridge's crime legislation must be more than reaction
One scatological theory about why men rule the world
My Opinion: Tony Demangone
Letters to the editor
Sitcom star to lead discussion tonight on sexism, hungerThe most noticeable aspect of Valerie Harper may be her voice. She really does sound like her characters -- a charming mix between Rhoda Morgenstern and Valerie Hogan.
