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Back Issues
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Friday, June 30, 1995
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Money problems delay building
The latest pledge to the Altoona Campus Campaign for Advanced Technology has pushed the amount of money raised well above the $1.5 million goal. But the building still may not be completed by August 1996, the original expected date of completion, because of delays in releasing the funds.
University opens its eyes to the blind
Although Nick Petnick of State College lost his sight to leukemia last year, he was determined to get his master's degree in business administration this past spring -- a goal he accomplished with help from the University and the Sight-Loss Support Group of Central Pennsylvania Inc. of State College.
New housing made affordable
Students who live at State College Park Apartments are getting some new neighbors.
University requires immunization shots
The first class required to receive measles, mumps, rubella immunizations has arrived at University Park, and some had mixed reactions to the new policy.
Amaechi not an NBA draftee
The 1995 NBA Draft has come and gone without hearing the name John Amaechi as one of the 58 selections.
Skaters twirl at PSU camp
Summer camps -- time for swimming, sing-alongs, roasting marshmallows around a campfire, and figure skating.
Steroids, gunshots replaced body slams in pro wrestling
My Opinion: Michael Palm
State of need
Collegian Editorial: Positive points in PA welfare plan fail to override negative aspects
Hating the beautiful: Hollywood's search for true evil
My Opinion: Rand Hubiak
Morbid musical challenges cast
The blood spurting from the necks of Sweeney Todd's unfortunate customers, after he's given them the closest shave they've er felt, is more humorous than sickening, as the demon barber seeks revenge on the London town that did him wrong.
Winery localizes European touch
Driving up the twisting, rutted country road, I was expecting to see something like the more industrial wineries in the northwest part of the state. Instead, I was greeted by rows of meticulously tended grapes with their vines blending into the mountainside. And instead of a some slick money-minded businessman, I met a couple enjoying their retirement amid their grapes and the beauty of Nittany Valley.
