Back Issues
Monday, Jan. 22, 1996
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State funds may be low
Some members of the University Board of Trustees expressed concern Friday that the University might receive less than the $299 million it is requesting from the state this year.
Trustees replace officers
The University Board of Trustees appointed a new president and vice president Friday.
Trustees announce building plans for CES
The University Board of Trustees approved major additions for two of the Commonwealth Campuses on Friday. The Fayette Campus will receive a Biomedical Technology Center and a new dorm will be added to the Altoona Campus.
Town businesses plan for future
Member businesses of Downtown State College Inc. have been planning for their future during the past several months, culminating in a strategic plan designed to guide economic development for the next two years.
University students circle globe with Fulbright scholarships
Senior Amy Davis recently completed an application for the J. William Fulbright Scholarship. She is hoping to study abroad in Melbourne, Australia for the 1996-97 school year -- the scholarship and the University's international contacts may allow her to do so.
Spanier, students become neighbors
For the first time in more than 25 years, University students will live right next door to the University president.
Residents seek refuge in shelters after flood
Heavy rains and rapidly melting snow teamed up to drive many Centre County residents from their homes over the weekend.
Herman fights to allow use of traffic radar
Local police departments are supporting legislation that will allow them to use a more effective weapon to enforce speed limits.
Trustee briefs
Board honors seven alumni
Police log
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Bulldogs spoil Lady Lions' debut
With 8.8 seconds left on the ticker, and a 79-77 deficit, two free throws could have redeemed junior Forward Angie Potthoff's off-day in her Bryce Jordan Center debut, and tied the game.
Trackwomen win for new coaches
The Penn State women's track and field team introduced two new faces to the thrill of victory Saturday -- Lady Lion style.
Grapplers take solid fifth place
The Penn State wrestling team had something to prove this weekend. The Lions believed they were among the elite in college wrestling. By finishing fifth at the Cliff Keen National Dual Championships this weekend in Lincoln, Neb., Penn State made other teams believe that, too.
Swimwomen follow up thriller with solid win over Pitt
Among a crowd of alumni, parents and friends of the Penn State women's swimming program, the Lady Lions put on quite a show.
Consistency breeds trackmen victory
The men's indoor track and field team dominated their Nittany Lion Invitational meet on Saturday. Coach Harry Groves said that he was looking for a balanced performance and that's exactly what he got as the team won a convincing 12 out of 16 events.
Lions didn't meet their expectations
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- It was not what they had in mind when they entered Crisler Arena.
Near perfect
They knew it was a tall order. Go to the home of the No. 2 team in the country and win. The women's gymnastics team did earn a win this weekend, but not against the team they were gunning for.
At buzzer, Lions suffer first Big Ten loss
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- In an exhilarating afternoon of basketball packed with all the drama and suspense of March Madness, Penn State fell seconds short of what could have been the greatest hoops conquest.
Icers win penalty-riddled tournament
In a game chock-full o' penalties and before a raging standing-room-only crowd, the Icers (17-2) skated past Towson State (18-3-2) to claim their fourth straight Nittany Lion Invitational title over the weekend.
Panthers sink swimmen's hopes
It's something they haven't experienced in quite awhile. It's a feeling they haven't felt for almost one year -- a feeling they had hoped to never know this season.
Spikers' season off on right foot
On Saturday, the Penn State men's volleyball team got their season started the way they want to finish it: dominating.
Collegian Sports Columnist
Michael Palm: Input sought for sports page
Mack scores big in Lady Lion first half
She used to be the team's go-to player, the one teams always made an effort to prepare for. Nowadays, that distinction belongs to Angie Potthoff.
----------------------------OPINIONS----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
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Reader Opinion
Collegian Columnist
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