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[ Thursday, March 16, 1995 ]

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NOW rally comes to steps of PSU
As part of the National Organization for Women's 100-Day Countdown on Violence Against Women, a rally was held on the steps of Old Main last night to kick off Pennsylvania's statewide campaign.

Grant given to transportation center
A $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation could power some research programs for University students.

Commission proposes rezoning compromise
Property owner opposition to a proposed rezoning plan prompted the State College Planning Commission to compromise and redraw the plan's boundaries.

No stupid pet tricks for this Dave
His subs may be as well-known as his name.

David Letterman, the manager of Bonfatto's -- a popular sub shop in Hills Plaza South, is often questioned about his name and subs.

Police battle criminals on high tech front
Authorities are attempting to stop technology pirates pillaging the electronic seas of computer software and cellular phones.

York students file complaints
A York Campus student who said he was organizing a spring break trip for the campus turned himself in to Spring Garden Township police early last Thursday morning after a criminal complaint was filed against him.

PSU search may end in Nebraska
The University of Nebraska took the national football championship from the Nittany Lions, but Penn State might be stealing Nebraska's chancellor for its next University president.

Student held after missing hearing
A University student sits in jail because he failed to appear for his preliminary hearing.

USG Senate resolution could affect campaigns
In future years it will be a conflict of interest for an Undergraduate Student Government Supreme Court justice to run for executive postion in any student organization.

Police Log

SPORTS

Six swimwomen head to NCAAs for variety of reasons
They will all swim in the same pool over the same three days, and they all will be wearing swimsuits bearing the letters "PSU." But the 1995 NCAA Women's Swimming and Diving Championships, which begin today in Austin, Tx. and continue through Saturday, will mean something different to each member of the Lady Lion contigent.

McCoy's work ethic leads to greatness
Kerry McCoy is not the biggest heavyweight. He's neither the strongest nor the quickest.

He's simply the best.

Spikers demolish St. Francis in straight sets
After easy wins in the first two games, Penn State received a tougher challenge from St. Francis. But Lion Coach Mark Pavlik was not worried. He had sophomore middle blocker Ivan Contreras in the lineup.

Hurricanes humbled
With an emotional crowd of 4,529 providing the lift, the men's basketball team climbed upon the back of John Amaechi to erase a 20-point second-half deficit to defeat Miami (Fla.), 62-56, in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at Rec Hall last night.

Lisicky's clutch shots rally cagers
It was only a matter of time before his shots would fall.

Although his stat line mirrors his struggle from the field, freshman guard Pete Lisicky came up with the big shots in the clutch for the men's basketball team as it downed Miami (Fla.), 62-56, last night at Rec Hall.

Former teammates square off in match
Penn State outside hitter Jason Kepner described playing against the St. Francis Red Flash last night in Rec Hall's south gym as "just like high school reunion."

Postseason hoops in Jordan Center far off
March Madness begins this week, but the opportunity for the Bryce Jordan Center to host any of these games will not come until the end of the century.

The hallowed house
Like Yankee Stadium for baseball, Augusta National for golf or the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for auto racing, the 1995 NCAA Wrestling Championships begin at 11 a.m. today in the mecca of the sport -- Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Jordan flies through dreams, soaring for renewed hoop glory
My Opinion: Geoffrey Mosher

OPINIONS

We are -- Screwed!
Collegian Editorial: Students won't be cheering if Ridge's budget plan passes

Government regulation shouldn't be over-regulated
My Opinion: Marc Rigas

Letters to the editor






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