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[ Tuesday, April 18, 1995 ]

NEWS

York Campus president faces more charges
Three more counts of theft have been filed against Aaron West in connection with money he allegedly collected from York Campus students to pay for a trip to Panama City, Fla., that never took place.

Game sparks interest in solutions
About 60 students gathered last night in the HUB Ballroom to take part in the World Game Workshop in celebration of Earth Week.

Latex use, sales face a dramatic decrease in student market
A decade ago, the manager of McLanahan's kept condoms behind the counter. After the surgeon general announced in 1987 that latex condoms could prevent the spread of the AIDS virus, General Manager Ray Agostinelli moved them next to men's razors.

Man dies, two injured in accident
A New Jersey man died and two other men were injured after a tractor-trailer struck a car at the intersection of state Routes 322 and 550 Sunday night, Patton Township police said.

SPORTS

University gearing up to raise funds for All-Sports Hall of Fame
Although their time in Penn State uniforms has passed, former varsity athletes will be asked to get involved once again.

Shafer shock
She only played in two college games prior to this season. But this year has been quite different for women's lacrosse goaltender Heidi Shafer. Not only is she contributing, she is one of the Lady Lion leaders on the field.

Lady sluggers get 2 shots at victory
After a disappointing weekend against Iowa, which extended a season-long nine-game losing streak, the Lady Lion softball team is in search of a win -- any win.

Ruggers record two shutouts
The men's rugby club earned two shutout victories, but played only one game in a puzzling weekend.

OPINIONS

Trailer-mart
Collegian Editorial: Uni-Mart will replace trailer park, displacing families and homes

Advice to Republican senators: Pump iron with Santorum
My Opinion: Andrew Nichols

Letters to the editor

ARTS

Baby bands
Through the smoke-filled arcade, the sounds of juvenile interactions filter -- here can be seen the next generation in the frivolity of their adolescence. A "cool" college student wandering by Campus Casino might assume these "kids" don't have anything of interest to offer, save for providing a snicker or two. But among the array of young faces can be found some of the most up-and-coming musicians State College has to offer.

Band's eclectic variety inspired by several genres
Randy Baumann sits on the edge of his chair. VCR remote control firmly in hand, Baumann anxiously watches the screen. Staring intently, memorized song lyrics flow from his mouth.

Starting a band, replacing former members not so easy
In the busy hustle and bustle of the fledgling State College music scene, waves of local bands shift and move on the undulating ocean of public opinion. If lady luck be with them, a local act might reach semi-celebrity status in town -- but like all great things it has to start somewhere.


Evolution of straight-edge hardcore works for Quicksand, Orange 9mm
Part of the underground has officially gone udner the ground — six feet under.






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