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Back Issues
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Friday, April 7, 1995
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Six vie for commissioner seats
Two Democrats and four Republicans are running in the primary election for Centre County's three commissioner seats.
Nontraditional families prove to be as stable as nuclear ones
A new study shows that future life outcomes are just as successful for Mr. Mom's children as they are for Wally and the Beave.
New policy allows sororities to accept juniors
The Panhellenic Council has changed one of its rush policies, making it easier for junior women to pledge a sorority.
Registration may get easier, more commercialized
New telephone lines for class registration are being considered by the Office of the Registrar to reduce busy signals and allow Commonwealth Campus students to schedule classes toll-free.
Disabled persons win with decision
After a two-year legal battle for some students, several of whom graduated during the process, the University has agreed to start making the campus more accessible to the disabled.
Performers wrap up Ebony, Ivory Week
In celebration of Ebony and Ivory Week, several diverse groups combined their efforts for a Lollapalooza last night at Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
Police Log
Gymwomen, rest of region prepare for vital NCAA meet
This weekend, the Lady Lion gymnastics team will have to be at its best -- it has no other choice. Winning the 1995 NCAA Northeast Regional Championships will send the Lady Lions to the NCAA championships on April 22.
Gymmen eye NCAA berth
Three men's gymnastics teams will watch their season come to a close, while three others will advance to the NCAA championships following tomorrow night's NCAA Eastern Regional competition at 7 p.m. in Rec Hall.
OSU gymnast back to action
Ohio State Coach Peter Kormann did not take his 1994 Big Ten Gymnast of the Year with him two weeks ago when he traveled to the Big Tens in Illinois.
Netmen to host 2 teams
The men's tennis team's most important and competitive matches are those against Big Ten opponents. The Lions (11-3) have split their conference matches this season, beating Indiana and Wisconsin while losing to Ohio State and Northwestern.
Patriot prize
Lion Coach Mark Pavlik will continue battling friendly foes when the No. 4 men's volleyball team travels south to Fairfax, Va., this weekend.
Lady laxers look to extend win streak
It happened nearly 15 minutes into the first half of the women's lacrosse team's 14-5 shellacking of Lafayette on Wednesday. The Lady Lions orchestrated a scoring run that consisted of six straight goals which broke a 2-2 tie and propelled Penn State to victory.
Laxers prepare for Seawolves
If the men's lacrosse team wants to be part of the 12-team NCAA tournament field, it knows it must win -- and win big.
Gymnastic squads get serious
Dave Riordan sat down in an alcove in White Building Wednesday morning. On the wall above him hung black-and-white pictures of former Penn State gymnasts commemorating their successful seasons.
Gymwomen chase win at NCAA regionals
The Lady Lion gymanstics team has had one goal all year --to win the 1995 NCAA Northeast Regional Championships and gain a seed in the NCAA championships.
Sluggers split doubleheader with Bucknell
The game was tied at two, bottom of the sixth inning. Freshman Mike Rooney stepped to the plate with bases loaded and one out. Rooney smashed a one-hopper down the third baseline.
Lady sluggers upend Bison
LEWISBURG -- A Hollywood screenwriter could not have written a better ending.
The seventh and eighth innings of the softball team's second game yesterday with Bucknell provided all the emotion and drama of a prize-winning script.
Psychic Salsburg on the money
LEWISBURG -- When Jill Cowen stepped to the plate in the top of the seventh of the softball team's nightcap at Bucknell yesterday, the Lady Lions trailed 4-2. But the sophomore catcher entered the batter's box with a special kind of confidence.
Linksters at the Navy
After accomplishing the three-peat at the Loyola Invitational last week, the Penn State men's golf team hopes to do the same at this weekend's Navy Invitational.
Accept, not except
Collegian Editorial: Clinton's military policy must not discriminate against gays
Talking trees and beached jellyfish: the stuff of legends
My Opinion: Dave Hollingsworth
Letters to the editor
Animated duck not kids' fare
With a host of odd characters and a washed-up-duck-with-an-attitude title character, the USA Network's latest foray into the animated world has gained a cult status that has spawned everything from merchandising to comic books. There are even Cornfed groupies calling themselves "Cornheads."
Choreographers showcase student talent
A soft light grows stronger as dancers in a swirl of purple and white gracefully glide across the stage to serene music. Then a moment of blackness suddenly fills with soulful sounds, as hips seductively sway and shoulders sensually shake with the growing light.
Free music festivals hit campus
Anyone anticipating a quiet, productive study environment this weekend should get in line to buy earplugs now, because almost everywhere on campus there will be lots of music.
Futuristic follies flick fails
Tank Girl does what Tim Burton tried to do with Batman -- turn a comic book into a film. Unfortunately, as was the case with Batman, Tank Girl is all style and no substance.
