Back Issues
Thursday, Jan. 25, 1996
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Rash of dorm lounge fires causes students concerns about smoking
Although a fire occurred in a Brumbaugh Hall smoking lounge late Tuesday night due to an unattended cigarette, the Office of Housing and Food Service Operations does not plan to close the lounge.
Commission receives grant
On Jan. 30, in Washington, D.C., William Richardson, former president of Johns Hopkins University and new president of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, will announce that the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges (NASULGC) has received a $1.1 million grant for the creation of a new organization.
Klanwatch, other groups continue to fight the hate
From bustling big cities to remote farm lands, a battle is going on in America that few realize exists.
Housing planned for retired alumni
The University is researching a proposed retirement community in State College for Penn State alumni and others involved with the University.
Democratic rep. seeks Clinger's seat
Just one month after announcing that she would not run for re-election in the fall, state Rep. Ruth Rudy, D-Centre, announced her bid for Congress on Monday.
Students edgy over smoking policy
His nerves begin to rattle. Smoky Student drops his chemistry book as he begins to shake, in desperate need of a cigarette.
Community unites to fight recent racial acts, tension
Increasingly surrounded by racial slurs and signs of ethnic intimidation in the State College area, Ann Ward decided she could not just passively sit back and watch.
Local woman finds inspiration to ward off hate message
The state of Ann Ward's office indicates what a busy woman she is these days. Books are piled on shelves and stacked high off the floor. Thank-you letters are tacked on a bulletin board above a desk and colorful posters urging women to regularly check their breasts for signs of cancer adorn her walls.
Preliminary Hearings
Police log
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Winning days are here again
Purdue just wouldn't go away. Each time the Nittany Lions built an apparently comfortable lead, the Boilermakers would come back. Again and again.
Illini prepare for Lady Lions; Iowa No.1
Beginning last week, Iowa and Northwestern were tied for the No. 1 spot in the Big Ten. This paved the way for a heated mid-season matchup that could be a preview of the title game.
Track coach enjoys life's rewards over awards
Walking through Teri Jordan's office at the Greenberg Indoor Sports Complex is like walking inside of a track and field hall of fame. The numerous awards hanging on Jordan's wall represent a history of success which she has enjoyed.
Bookies' bonanza, bettors broke before bowl bombshell
In case anyone has been hiding on a remote island off the coast of nowhere, let it be known that the Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XXX this Sunday.
Grapplers surprise experts
Coming into its 1995-96 season, the Penn State wrestling team heard what the experts were saying, and quite frankly, the Lions just didn't care.
Athletes profit from helping
Payback time was the theme yesterday when varsity, intramural and club teams got their due for performance off the field.
Spikers to play rival Bruins in Honolulu
Men's volleyball is not known for rivalries. But one has formed between Penn State and 1995 NCAA Champions UCLA.
Diesel looks to do some Hart-breaking in main event
It's the Excellence Of Execution versus Big Daddy Cool.
Winning days are here again
Bodies were banging and shots were falling as Phil Williams' rock solid play helped bring the sold-out Bryce Jordan Center to a deafening crescendo.
Undercard includes battle for respect
When Shawn Michaels remembers what he was like a few years ago, he pictures an exciting young grappler who was sure of himself and of his goals in the World Wrestling Federation.
Recruiting Notebook
James Reeser: Prospective recruiting class to fill vacancies in fall
Collegian Sports Columnist
Kevin Gorman: Three cheers for fans, not Jordan Center
----------------------------OPINIONS----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
WE, the people
Plan for Planning big on secrecy, but small on communication
Reader Opinion
Collegian Columnist
Erin Strout: Appropriations sounding alarm for students to wake up
