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Thursday, Feb. 23, 1995
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University may create biological sciences division
Beginning next fall there may be a new program that will allow students to enhance their study of biology.
Faculty member strives to inspire students
Distracted by a blinking screen saver on his computer in South Frear Building, Ola Sodeinde, dressed in jeans and a button-down shirt, remembered when he was in high school and decided it was time to expand his horizons and see the world. That was why he left his home in Nigeria to study in London.
Local pet owners often abandon responsibilities
Just when Fluffy, Spot or Snuggles adapted to daily feedings and new toys, they were jarred from familiar surroundings and forced onto the street.
University plans new internship program
Just six blocks from the Capitol in Washington, D.C., some Boston University students stay in 40 rented one-bedroom apartments. Like their peers in Boston, they take classes and live in a dormitory setting. However, during the day, those students intern with some of the most powerful people in the country.
Totals fall for 'Thon
The bottom line. Amid the crying, the joy and the triumph of the last day of the dance marathon, it was the last place anyone should have looked. But after comparing last year's to this year's total, a $41,099 decrease emerged.
Water authority fate still unclear
The absence of the Pennsylvania-American Water Co. at the State College Borough Council meeting Tuesday night left a hole in the council's agenda.
Program gives new outloook on war to one Vietnam vet
As director of the University's Office of International Students, Jim Lynch has positive memories of the diverse countries he has visited. There is one country, however, whose land and people once held mostly negative memories for Lynch: Vietnam.
Police Log
Racquetballers succeed without funding
The Penn State racquetball team is one of the most successful in the country, despite the fact it receives no University funding.
Freshman grappler Jayne faces difficult decision
There are nine days until the Big Ten Wrestling Championships. For freshman Eddie Jayne, those nine days may hold the key to the success or failure of his initial campaign.
OSU star stands out on mediocre squad
Her 28 points were not enough on that April day in Atlanta. Just like the 1,151 she has scored since then haven't been, either.
Junior Olympics serve as lesson for fencers
The future of Penn State fencing returned from San Jose, Calif., last Monday and Tuesday. Several of the sophomore and freshmen fencers on the Penn State team spent last weekend competing in the Junior Olympics, a competition most of them have been fencing in since they were 12 and 13 years old.
Lady sluggers open season
Like a theater company on opening night, the Lady Lion softball team has finished all of its dress rehearsals.
Swimmen ready for tough tourney
With a 4-4 overall season record and a 1-2 record in the Big Ten, the men's swimming and diving team has had a mediocre season.
Sibling rivalry
After the second period of Saturday's game between the Icers and Kent State, it didn't look like the Farrall parents would get their wish. They hoped for a tie between the two teams, but that didn't happen.
Badgers struggling through season under young coach
Entering this season, speculators thought Wisconsin had a legitimate shot to contend for the Big Ten men's basketball title. And after qualifying for the NCAA tournament last season for the first time since 1947, the Badgers' chances looked even better.
Amaechi scores 30 in cager win
With the game well in hand, only two questions remained in Penn State's 89-59 embarrasment of Northwestern last night at Welsh-Ryan Arena -- whether Lion center John Amaechi would record a new career-high for points in a game and which Penn State reserve would be the first to score.
Sound and fury
Collegian Editorial: GOP promise to eliminate budget lacks definite plan
GOP Contract promises freedom, but delivers shackles
My Opinion: Marc Rigas
Letters to the editor
