Back Issues
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 1996
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Center to enter its design stage
Eight years ago, former University President Bryce Jordan requested $4.5 million from the state -- money that was never delivered -- for the construction of a new Paul Robeson Cultural Center.
Former staffer of Clinger announces Congress run
With three months to go before the Pennsylvania primary, candidates are already jockeying for the Republican spot on the November ballot.
Clinton stays consistent on political positions
President Clinton delivered his State of the Union address which some of those watching locally saw as an appeal to the American political spectrum center in an election year.
University No. 1 in receiving research grants
When research funding opportunities knock, the University takes advantage.
Volunteers prepare for more rain, flooding
Just as flood waters began to recede after the meltdown of the Blizzard of '96, area agencies are preparing for the worst once again.
USG elects court justices
The Undergraduate Student Government Senate voted Adam Black (freshman-politoverwhelmingly last night to appoint ical science) and Biswajit Chatterjee (freshman-premedicine) to the USG Supreme Court.
Nose rings may pierce students' job opportunities
Nose rings may look fashionable on students clad in corduroys and sweaters, but how they will be accepted with suits and briefcases is questionable.
Paul Robeson: Portrait of an American hero
In his lifetime of 78 years, Paul Robeson was called many things -- scholar, athlete, actor, singer, activist -- and today he is called an American hero.
Police Log
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Charity to earn cash for threes
Not only are Lion and Lady Lion three-pointers overwhelming opponents this year, they are also helping a good cause.
Garris, Iowa head list of hoop topics
How important is Kiwane Garris to Illinois? In games Garris, a 6-foot-2 point guard, has played without injury, the Illini are 9-1. Without a healthy Garris, Illinois is only 3-5, and those three victories came at the start of the season against powerhouses Eastern Illinois, Southeast Missouri State and Ball State.
Showdown
Purdue won the Big Ten title in 1994 led by Glenn Robinson, then minus the Big Dog and with high-scoring Cuonzo Martin leading the way, captured a second straight league championship last season.
Gymwomen learn lessons, strategy from Crimson Tide loss
The women's gymnastics team is going to make sure it never happens again. Last Friday at Alabama, the team got a taste of where it stands. And the Lady Lions know they have some work to do.
Icer Kozlik 'the ultimate grinder'
As Icer coach Joe Battista gets his team ready for another shot at the ACHA national championship this season, he is constantly reminded of a saying by Bob Johnson, former coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
New Illini coach aims for heavenly reign
Illinois' new women's basketball coach is afraid she hasn't done enough in her short time on Earth to satisfy a higher authority. In fact, the thought is giving her the strangest nightmares.
Stalwart Keady fights ultimate battle of life
His stony mug is legendary. The angrily arched eyebrows, piercing glares and permanently carved frown have become the symbol of Purdue basketball.
Canadian leads swimmen
Take it from Mac Fraser -- it pays to read the newspaper.
Aloha means goodbye for Honolulu-bound spikers
Forgive the Penn State men's volleyball team if it is a little unfocused for its trip to the sun-drenched beaches of Honolulu. But the Lions know they have business to do, and the job will not be easy.
Ski team uses home-mountain advantage to win competition
The Penn State ski team was determined to come away from last weekend's team competition at Tussey Mountain with a victory. Not only was this the team's first competition of the season, but it was also taking place at nearby Tussey, a mountain very familiar to many of the skiers.
----------------------------OPINIONS----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Last chance
Student government has one more opportunity to prove it works
Reader Opinion
Collegian Columnist
Rand Hubiak: Psychic dispenses pearls of wisdom for upcoming year
