Back Issues
Thursday, Jan. 11, 1996
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Faculty reviews advising critique
University students may be able to evaluate their academic advisers similar to the way they evaluate instructors if a plan by the Council of Commonwealth Student Governments goes through the University Faculty Senate.
Spanier discusses town, PSU relations with borough council members
While University students were enjoying winter break, State College Borough Council members were ending the year with a flurry of activities.
Water line breaks, major roads close
As students fought waves of people to get to classes yesterday, University Police Services dealt with a different kind of flood -- a water main break.
University scholars, professors view future of Honors College differently
With the reality of an Honors College still years away, University Scholars and professors already have different visions of what direction they would like the University Scholars Program to take.
Center to boost local economy
To Penn State fans and area residents alike, the opening of the Bryce Jordan Center means basketball, concerts and special events. But this new Penn State era has State College business owners cheering on the crowds and scoring big on sales.
Signs show center's funding
Although the lighted AT&T sign out front may be the first thing to catch spectators' eyes, the inside of the Bryce Jordan Center is dominated more by blue and white than by corporate advertisements.
Cars must be moved
Any University student whose vehicle is parked in lots near residence halls has been asked to move their cars immediately so the snow can be cleared, according to the University's Department of Public Relations.
Preliminary Hearings
Police log
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Glory reborn
Not a single player on the No. 20 Nittany Lion basketball team was even born in 1965, the last time a Penn State squad was nationally ranked.
Center ready; let the games begin
Mention rankings or polls in these parts and the reaction is probably unprintable.
NCAA title defense on minds of 1996 fencers
In 1995 the men's and women's fencing team brought home a national title. How will they fare when they defend that title in 1996? Here's how coach Emmanuil Kaidanov sees the upcoming season in a weapon-by-weapon preview.
Scott hopes to catch on in NFL
Freddie Scott's time has come.
Icers lose to Div. II squad
After the Icers almost pulled off an upset win against Division II Mercyhurst College last season, a repeat performance was expected this year when Penn State traveled to the Mercyhurst Ice Center last night.
Training routine prepares swimmers
The Lion football team was not the only Penn State team to make a winter migration down south between semesters. The men's swim team also traveled to Florida for its annual winter training trip, which was anything but a vacation.
Gymwomen retool, stay in Rec Hall
It comes as a surprise to Steve Shephard. The head coach of the women's gymnastics squad doesn't understand all the hype surrounding the opening of the Jordan Center. His team isn't going anywhere.
Collegian Sports Columnist
James Reeser: Class of 2000 still in question
Collegian Sports Columnist
Kevin Gorman: Rec Hall's time has passed, bring on Jordan Center
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Center's concert committee hopes for sell-out season
If you build it, they will come.
----------------------------OPINIONS----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Court is in session: The Jordan Center opens tonight, but the verdict is up to you
Reader opinion
Collegian Columnist
Davis Schneiderman: Senioritis prompts reflection upon definition of success
