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[ Monday, March 27, 1995 ]

NEWS

Violations still occurring in USG presidential campaign
Although the Elections Commission said campaigning for the Undergraduate Student Government presidency is running smoothly, violations are still taking place and the candidates are concerned.

USG candidates promise to lobby Harrisburg for money
As far as lobbying is concerned, the campaign for Undergraduate Student Government president and vice president could not have come at a better time.

Local help line assists students
Tonya Yacina was relieved when she called a local help line for assistance with her problem, but many people are not aware of local outlets for help.

USG Elections '95
For Josh Bokee and Corey O'Brien, the biggest test this week won't be held in Schwab Auditorium or Willard Building -- but how they address academic issues at the University could be the difference when students submit their final grades for each Undergraduate Student Government presidential candidate on Wednesday.

USG president prepares to pass scepter
From succeeding with platform promises to having a seat on the alumni association, USG presidents have limited time to complete all they set out to do.

Police Log

SPORTS

Linksters out for three-peat victory at Loyola
The Penn State men's golf team is hoping to become the Chicago Bulls of the Loyola Invitational. A win at today's District II tournament will give the Lions the title for the third straight year.

Netwomen fare 1-1 on Michigan road trip
The women's tennis team had a tough weekend of competition on the road, playing back-to-back matches with Michigan (8-5,4-1 Big Ten) and Michigan State (4-7, 0-3).

Trackmen control Jim Thorpe Invite
The men's track team kicked off its outdoor season on a cold, windy day that was more reminiscent of a winter day rather than one at the beginning of spring.

Back to life
After 60 minutes of confident play, Virginia was the victim of Penn State's women's lacrosse team as the Lady Lions broke their three-game losing skid.

Off the ball
Last spring, the softball team began its Big Ten season with a four-game series against the Indiana Hoosiers, and Indiana swept Penn State.

Netmen freshman wins one in clutch
The match was on the line. The score was tied 3-3. The first Big Ten win of the season and a five-game winning streak were in jeopardy. Freshman Dale Cathell had a crucial match for the men's tennis team on his shoulders.

Offensive outbursts boost laxers
The Lion lacrosse team's weekend "Goal-a-thon" started with an 18-goal performance Saturday and continued with another 18-goal effort yesterday.

Spikers use momentum to crush 3
Unlike the men's volleyball team's last weekend road trip, when the bus rolled into Happy Valley late last evening, the No. 7 Lions (14-3) realized that finally, they are playing at the top of their game.

Sluggers step up to take 2 from OSU
Through the first three games of their series this weekend, Penn State and Ohio State had unleashed a barrage of 51 runs and 73 hits on one another. No lead was safe as baseballs were grabbed by the stiff Happy Valley breeze, and carried to all reaches of Beaver Field and beyond, as nine home runs left the yard in the three games.

Lion gymnasts off mark at Big Tens
The members of the men's gymnastics team had high hopes as they traveled to the Big Ten championships at Illinois this weekend. But Lion Coach Randy Jepson was careful not to be too excited, even though his team has been ranked No. 1 for the last two weeks.

Gymwomen beam into 3rd place
Gymnast Karen Cimochowski wanted the Lady Lions to put in a solid performance at the Big Ten championships on Saturday -- but the senior tri-captain didn't expect her teammates to fall five times on the balance beam.

Carlton kick spurs Lions
Unbelievable. That's the word Lion Basketball Coach Bruce Parkhill used to describe Penn State's 67-64 heart-stopping victory over Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Thursday night.

Diver's showing not so 'Devine'
Although it made history this weekend by bringing three divers to the NCAA championships -- the most Penn State has ever taken -- the men's diving team was unable to make history in terms of its performance.

Lady fencers eyeing NCAA championship
If the women's competition at the NCAA fencing championships in South Bend, Ind. is any indication, the Penn State fencers are well on their way to an NCAA title.

Fallen hero Tyson comes home to start fresh with new image
My Opinion: B.J. Reyes

OPINIONS

Down-to-earth
Collegian Editorial: Bokee/Strano ticket ignores pie-in-the-sky promises

Watergate survivor must speak about failure, scandal
My Opinion: Jeff Gorman

Letters to the editor






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