Back Issues
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 1996
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Major banks to charge for ATM usage
Two major banking networks are slated to allow surcharging by individual financial institutions this spring.
Better service, lower prices attract professors' book business
While many students endlessly search bookstores for the lowest prices, some professors have already determined where their books are to be bought.
Local Democrat to run for House seat
State Rep. Lynn Herman, R-Centre, stood alone in the race for the 77th District House seat -- until a local businessman announced he would run for the Democratic nomination.
Conway challenges fellow Republicans
In an attempt to strengthen his grassroots campaign, Patrick Conway, Republican candidate for the 5th Congressional District, challenged the other Republican candidates yesterday to weekly debates until the April 23 primary.
Advising handbook makes debut
Visiting an adviser may be turning into a new experience thanks to a new handbook to help advisers learn more about relating to students.
Workers keep it clean for students
An "I love your smile" sticker stuck to the side of a cleaning cart summed it up even before Shirlene Lose opened her mouth.
Stereotypical jokes: Humorous or offensive?
A black guy, a Polish guy and an Irish guy are on a roof. Which one falls off first?The Irish guy, because the Polish guy has to stop and ask directions and the black guy has to spray paint his name on the wall first.
LGBSA endorses proposal for central student center
Members of the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Student Alliance voted unanimously last night to endorse a proposal for a lesbian, gay and bisexual student center.
Racism creeps into campus lives
Kevin Allison, assistant professor of psychology, and a white colleague walked into a Dairy Queen in a small town outside of State College one day. Allison, who is black, ordered a sundae. Even though he held his hand out for the change, the white cashier put it on the counter.
Wofford brings message of service to PSU
Fresh from watching volunteers at work in the flood-ravaged Susquehanna Valley, former U.S. Senator Harris Wofford came to the University last night preaching the gospel of volunteerism.
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Collegian Sports Columnist
Jonathan Bombulie: Forget what a great season he had, O'Donnell's a goat
Freshman quick off blocks
Lion swimmer Dan Okoniewski knows he still has a few things to learn -- but so far, he's not doing too bad.
Tournament creates 'racquet'
For the participants in last weekend's racquetball tournament hosted by Penn State, having fun and meeting new people overshadowed winning.
Shooting out the lights
College hoop fans nationwide are trying to figure out just how Penn State has squeezed its way into the nation's elite, how the No. 10 Lions have managed to push into that rarefied air where immortals like North Carolina and Georgetown are ranked just ahead of them.
Ski team shushes to titles
The snow serves at least one good purpose around here.
All-around athlete verbals to PSU
The big question concerning Penn State's recruiting class was whether or not it would be able to land a quarterback.
Cagers perfect size No. 10
It stands as a mark of excellence for all to see and some to admire.
Ending an absence of over 40 years, the men's basketball team
entered a premier class yesterday, joining the Associated Press
top 10.
Knox makes all-around return
Making her debut in the all-around competition on Saturday, Lady
Lion gymnast Joanna Knox helped propel the Penn State women's
gymnastics team past N.C. State in the third win of their season.
Swimwomen salute seniors
Pictures, memories and laughter abounded Saturday as the Lady
Lion swimming and diving team celebrated its annual Senior Day
against No. 20 Wisconsin.
----------------------------OPINIONS----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
The cycle continues
Remembering history of intolerance imperative for future
Reader Opinion
Collegian Columnist
Jim Rodgers: Death penalty is hatred and brutality -- but not justice
