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Monday, Feb. 6, 1995
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Suspect charged in stabbing death
A State College murder suspect was charged with first- and third-degree murder during a preliminary hearing Friday.
Protesters speak out against Nation of Islam leader
Anticipating the arrival of Conrad Muhammad, a leader of the Nation of Islam and alleged anti-Semite, about 200 people braved the cold Friday afternoon to debate whether he should be allowed to speak on campus Saturday.
Snowy mirth enlivens area
When it began to snow around 11 p.m. Friday night, some Beaver Hall residents -- bundled in gloves, scarves, hats and boots --ran out the doors in celebration.
Concern escalates over proposed consolidation
Although the State College Borough Council favors consolidation with Patton and College townships, council members have concerns about the proposed method of consolidation -- a voter-initiated referendum.
Hormone for cows protested
Standing in front of the campus gates, a small group of activists handed out fliers and hung banners to protest the use of a growth hormone in cows.
Islamic leader encourages black pride
Despite the controversial nature of Conrad Muhammad's visit and the anticipation that the speech may have contained anti-Semitic remarks, the leader in the Nation of Islam began and ended his speech Saturday night with a message of peace.
Police Log
Women fencers fall without star
When a team leader goes down, one of two things can happen: the other team members can step up and fill the void, or the void can get so huge that even great individual performances won't be enough for the win.
Lady spiker Boner quits team to study
An athlete who played a major role for the women's volleyball team in its back-to-back trips to the Final Four over the past two seasons has left the team because of academic reasons.
Grapplers drop 2 in Sooner state
Just when it seemed like the Lions would have a full complement of wrestlers for the first time this year, injuries, the flu and problems making weight struck like a plague.
Spikers use emotions to win Invite
The defending men's volleyball national champions finally discovered one of the missing links responsible for the success of last season's team.
Cagers end skid with Iowa win
Tom Davis, in a surprisingly good mood for a man visibly sweaty and recently defeated, walked into a crowded Rec Hall interview room Saturday afternoon and greeted the waiting media with a rather simple observation.
Gymwomen perform well to take Cat Classic
A fight took place in Missouri on Friday and Saturday nights, just like Missouri Women's Gymnastics Coach Charles Jacobson predicted -- a cat fight.
Trackmen win some, senior injured
The men's indoor track team left the Patriot Games in Fairfax, Va. with one first-place finish, one second-place finish and one injured distance runner.
Runners do well at Syracuse
The women's indoor track team made a strong showing at the Syracuse Invitational on Saturday. Many Lady Lions placed in the top three in most of the events, which were contested for individual placements.
Swimmen claim first Big Ten victory of season
The men's swimming and diving team earned its first Big Ten win of the season Saturday against Michigan State (1-6, 0-6 Big Ten) with a score of 136-107. This triumph comes just two weeks before the Big Ten Championships in Minnesota.
One last lap
It was supposed to be a memorable day for the five seniors on the Lady Lion swimming and diving team.
Icers battle emotions for comeback victory
It seemed inconceivable for the Icers.
They were losing 3-0 at the end of the first period on Saturday to Michigan State -- a team they beat 10-3 the night before.
Spikers sweep at Invite
After losses to No. 1 UCLA and No. 2 Stanford last month, the men's volleyball team might need time to prove it is on a level comparable to the best in the West.
Lady Lions turn over win to Purdue
Neither team shot well. Both turned the ball over repeatedly.
Still, Penn State could have had the advantage in the women's basketball game yesterday because Purdue had lost its star center, Leslie Johnson.
Strong spurts key cager win
In a tangle of two teams that can't win the close ones, it was apparent that the victors of the men's basketball game against Iowa would need to establish themselves quickly.
Unlocking doors
Collegian Editorial: Respect, understanding, education are keys to race relations
History lesson
Collegian Editorial: Scaled-down exhibit appeases critics, neglects essential facts
Forget those infomercials: real gadgets for real people
My Opinion: Tony Demangone
Letters to the editor
