Back Issues
Friday, Jan. 26, 1996
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Alpha Ambulance Service expands its coverage area
In an effort to improve its coverage, Alpha Ambulance Service has expanded itself to three locations.
Carjacker caught
A 17-year-old boy wanted in Tulsa, Okla., in connection with at least two carjackings, was apprehended in State College yesterday afternoon, according to a news release from the State College Police Department.
Students question ESACT assignment's value
During the first week of classes, students in Mike Morse's Exercise and Sport Activity-129 -- Fitness for Life class received an assignment that Morse did not know would cause ongoing controversy.
Tragedy Remembered
The Challenger disaster on Jan. 28, 1986 left both the families of the astronauts and the entire nation feeling empty. But in the wake of the disaster, the astronauts' families have pulled together and are finishing the crew's mission to broaden educational horizons and promote advancement of scientific knowledge.
'Showgirls' plays amid controversy
The president of the Association of Residence Hall Students reversed her decision last night to cancel the showing of Showgirls this weekend.
Tragedy Remembered
It has been 10 years since the space shuttle Challenger exploded, but many people at the University still have vivid memories of the disaster that shocked the nation.
Minority couples to dance in 'Thon
Although the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon has traditionally been a Greek event, more organizations outside the Greek system are participating each year, including many minority groups.
Police Log
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Ilini sophomore scores through team transition
Last summer, Ashley Berggren discovered that desire is more valuable than pure talent.
Fencers to face five in White Bldg.
One month and 25 days. That is how long it has been since the Penn State fencers have participated in a team meet. When they face Duke, North Carolina, Haverford, Cleveland State and Stanford at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow in the White Building, the time off could be a factor.
Cagers, Hoosiers set to settle score
A wry smile worked its way on to Matt Gaudio's face after the men's basketball team beat Purdue Wednesday night. He wasn't musing over a win that most likely shoved the remainder of Penn State doubters out of the Lions' road to respect. He was looking ahead.
Temple flies in to face gymmen at Rec Hall
After spending the last two weekends on the road in different parts of the country, the Penn State men's gymnastics team will finally compete at home. Home is none other than the friendly confines of Rec Hall.
Swimmen face Wisconsin
They've had a week to mull it over. And now that the initial pain of letting an undefeated season slip through their hands has sunk in, the men's swimming and diving team is ready to get back on the right track -- the winning one.
Gymwomen, NC St. open home season
The last time Penn State met North Carolina State, the women's gymnastics team was having a tough time. In fact, things couldn't have been much worse for the Lady Lions. Their score -- an abysmal 151.575 -- was their lowest in recent memory.
Parsons pivotal for lady cagers
Before the season, it appeared that Jamie Parsons would play as the Lady Lions' sixth man, being the first to come off the bench for coach Rene Portland.
Curtain call for seniors
It has been a stretch of parents' cheers, alumni memories and incredible comebacks. Tomorrow, it will commence with an emotional farewell.
WWF invades Jordan Center
With loud music, pyrotechnics, and laser lights, you'd think Pink Floyd was playing. But there will be more action at the Bryce Jordan Center tomorrow night than any concert has ever had.
Spikers in Hawaii, Icers' road trip headline weekend
Spikers take on class of volleyball in Hawaii
Collegian Sports Columnist
Michael Signora: Football writer picks 'Boys
Collegian Sports Columnist
Steve "Vital" Feitl: Wrestling guru picks WWF matches
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Amos' voice speaks to deities
Tori Amos wants to be a goddess. She's been making all the right connections: chatting with Lucifer, Muhammed, Jupiter, voodoo gods, even Judas. And she's prepared to make some sacrifices, too -- in the case of her new album, sacrificing boys to the Hawaiian volcano goddess, Pele.
University museum goes buggy over strange and rare insects
There are live cockroaches on the University campus. Hissing cockroaches that is, and they're not just in dirty dorm rooms. They're on display at the Frost Entomology Museum.
Music stores offer classic choices
Classical music is not the main staple for the average University student. While such works as Beethoven's 9th Symphony and Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings have become popular due to movie soundtracks, volumes of work exist out there that remain ignored by the mainstream student body.
Eighties make a comeback for Generation X
Brace yourself.
'Dusk' keeps action going with a pulpy blend of horror, laughs
Bad guys meet worse guys when two escaped brothers and the family they kidnapped end up at the Mexican Titty Twister Bar.
Eighties make a comeback for Generation X
Metal and Madonna ruled. E.T. phoned home.
Two doctor shows act as prescription for good viewing
In the fall of '94, both CBS and NBC launched hospital dramas set in Chicago. The shows premiered the same night and they were each aired Thursdays at 10 p.m.
Stores boost sales with fashion shows
Each season, new trends are displayed on clothing racks and mannequins nationwide. However, many retail stores find fashion shows to be a creative way of exposing the merchandise.
Cultural center's repertoire artistically diverse
The Paul Robeson Cultural Center blooms as Spring Semester is underway, bringing forth new experiences and performances flowering with artistic endeavors.
Thompson film appeals to both the senses and the sensibilities
Three years ago, Emma Thompson starred in the most recent film version of Much Ado About Nothing, a wonderfully bright and lushly filmed adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy, which accomplished the difficult feat of making a centuries-old story seem relevant and interesting to us here in the '90s. With Sense and Sensibility, Thompson has done it again.
'Halley's Comet' soars into Eisenhower
Sometimes a wonder in nature can make you realize the wonders of life.
New band brings busload of bouncy music
Although State College isn't especially known for a stirring music scene, bands like Busload of Faith are brewing all the time. But this band is not just another busload of the same old cover tunes with the same old kind of jukebox-craving listeners.
Bushwomen introduce audiences to 'Bones and Ash'
Imagine vampires as kind souls that nurture and protect, who in exchange for blood, leave their prey with goals and ideas.
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Collegian Editorial
Adjourning the club
VMI case the smoking gun in battle against old boys network
Reader Opinion
Collegian Columnist
Jennifer Reitz: The search for intolerance solutions must start within
Collegian Columnist
Jason Alt: ARHS boobs expose more than bad judgment
