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Thursday June 15, 1995
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Top Navy official visits University lab
It's a sure bet that nearly everyone has forgotten a birthday, a holiday greeting or an anniversary at least once. But the U.S. Navy has a gigantic string tied around its finger when it comes to celebrating the 50th anniversary of the University's Applied Research Laboratory this week -- a golden thread called economics.
USG examines controversial fee
The proposed student activity fee has created controversy among some student leaders, and in response, some of them have formed a committee to gather student input.
Local group seeks release of inmate sentenced to death
The local group Students and Youth Against Racism and the Committee to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal saw murder, not justice, when Gov. Tom Ridge signed Mumia Abu-Jamal's death warrant.
State College residents will add to AIDS Quilt
By stitching images into a 3-foot-by-6-foot panel, State College residents will not only be honoring lost loved ones, they will also be adding another section to the nationally-known AIDS Memorial Quilt.
University may receive additional State funds
The state legislature passed a budget last night that would give the University $4 million more than Gov. Tom Ridge proposed. But unlike Ridge, the Republicans who crafted the budget have ear-marked funds for specific purposes.
Assaults bring focus to community safety
The downtown State College area has always faced the problem of not having enough lighting but with two recent assaults, the question of safety has been brought to the forefront.
Preliminary hearings
Police Log
Lions' coach is just the right Price
Sherry Price, come on down, you're the first contestant on "The Price Is Right."
What happened in Penn State sports
... In addition to speaking at State College High School's Commencement and preparing for the NBA Draft on June 28, former Nittany Lion center John Amaechi has been awarded a $5,000 postgraduate scholarship. The 6-foot-10 Manchester, England native began graduate work last fall after graduating with a degree in psychology.
Today's players don't come close to the players of yesteryear
My Opinion: Rob Amen
No alternative
Collegian Editorial: Student activity fee is best answer to student funding problems
Reader Forum
During the last two years, I have sat bewildered at why janitors and faculty members park in the best locations on campus, while students walk thirty to forty minutes to unearth their snow-covered often vandalized cars behind the flower gardens.
Minimum wages, maximum values and return to chivalry
My Opinion: Hal David Coffey
