Back Issues
Monday, Jan. 15, 1996
----------------------------NEWS----------------------------
Students' opinions mixed with grades by telephone
At first there was a busy signal.
University may introduce new ID card system
Students and staff may soon be shopping, voting and banking with their University identification cards.
PSU alumni remember King's death
On Jan. 21, 1965, 9,000 people packed into the University's newly expanded Rec Hall to listen to the teachings of the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize winner.
University hires relations director
Although he has lived his entire life in southern California, Stephen MacCarthy will be bundling up to become the University's new executive director of University relations.
Rockview among jails with most walk-aways
One of the worst state prisons for walk-away inmates is right in State College's backyard -- literally. Located about five miles from downtown, the State Correctional Institute at Rockview competes daily with the persistent temptation of freedom that faces inmates.
Fraternities contract snow-removal companies
A warning at the Interfraternity Council meeting Tuesday night may have saved fraternities the expense of a snow-removal fine.
News brief
Qualified taxpayers may file over phone
For students and many other taxpayers, filing 1995 tax returns may be as simple as a 10-minute phone call.
Students, businesses still active despite snowstorms
The latest snowstorm to hit State College did not keep students from having fun, nor did it slow down some businesses.
Police log
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Penn State Icers do successful Hen-hunting
Mother nature would not allow a hockey game to be played on Friday night, and Delaware should have hoped for another cancellation on Saturday afternoon as the Icers walloped the Blue Hens, 10-2, before a packed house at the ice pavilion.
Penn State Icers do successful Hen-hunting
There's a new kid in town and he wears No. 25. He's capable of throwing his body around and stirring up any opponents in his path. He came to Penn State from Colby College because he plays the game with the same intensity the Icers look for. Sophomore defenseman Paul Shuttleworth made his debut in Happy Valley on Saturday afternoon when the Icers gave Delaware a 10-2 thrashing before a sellout crowd at the ice pavilion.
Lady Cagers No. 5 with win and loss
Just two days. That's all the Lady Lions could afford in order to recover from their first Big Ten loss of the season.
Overtime victory leaves Lions 13-0
Winning on the road in the Big Ten is not easy -- no matter the opponent. And Saturday, Penn State learned just how difficult winning away from home in the conference can be.
Men's gymnasts take Open
The Penn State men's gymnastics team traveled to West Point, N.Y., hoping to provide a good showing at its first meet of the new year. They left the Hudson River by marching away with a victory in the team competition.
Gymwomen near expectations
Things didn't go quite as well as women's gymnastics coach Steve Shephard had originally hoped for this weekend. He wanted three wins -- he got two.
Crowd of parents pushes swimmers
It turned out to be an emotional Parents' Weekend at the McCoy Natatorium. The Lady Lion swimming and diving team rallied to tie No. 15 Minnesota Saturday night and came back to blow Virginia out of the water yesterday.
Expectations remain high for Big Tens
With a 70-point margin of victory over the Virginia Cavaliers, it was easy for individual performances by members of the men's swimming and diving team to get lost in the 154-84 final score.
Alumni game starts Spikers 1996 season
The Penn State men's volleyball team reflected on some old times on Saturday, but now look to make some more history starting next Saturday.
Swimmen take revenge on UVA
He swore it wasn't a case of running up the score. Junior Mac Fraser insisted the Lions weren't out for revenge against the Virginia Cavaliers (4-7) -- the same Cavaliers who had demolished them this time last year, winning by almost 40 points.
Weekend meets give swimwomen win, tie
Great fan support, surprising dives, a great comeback and even some "booty-shaking" all helped the Lady Lion swimming and diving team to an emotional weekend and start to the second half of the season.
Grapplers beat No. 4 Spartans
Although Penn State basketball has moved operations to the new Bryce Jordan Center, Rec Hall was still roaring Saturday night thanks to the Penn State wrestling team.
----------------------------OPINIONS----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
One step at a time: Celebration of King's life important message for Penn State
Collegian Columnist
Naina Narayana: Answers found in words of Dr. King and a 7-year-old
Collegian Guest Columnist
James B. Stewart: King's ideals, values reinforced with Penn State's annual commemoration
