Back Issues
Friday, Feb. 9, 1996
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Funds released for computers
The computing facilities within the University's individual academic colleges are going to be more up-to-date within the coming months, thanks to $915,000 released from the Office of the President.
Activity fee draws further questions
More questions and suggestions surfaced about the $25 student activity fee yesterday.
Only two advisers nominated for award
At a time when the University faculty advising system is improving, students may not be taking notice.
Lab fees may face increase
If the governor's proposed budget passes, students may be digging a little deeper into their pockets to pay for computers and technology on campus.
Use of hemp products on the rise
In an effort to keep people from "getting high" from marijuana, the U.S. government may be overlooking one of its most valuable natural resources -- hemp.
Two more to run for district seat
Two more residents from the Centre Region have declared their intentions to run for the 5th Congressional District seat that will be vacated by long-time incumbent U.S. Rep. Bill Clinger, R-Warren.
Police log
PHC elections held
Panhellenic Council elections last week brought in a new group of leaders ready to make possible changes in the organization.
Polls show Dole's support waning
While the polling numbers from New Hampshire are conflicting, it appears that Sen. Bob Dole's lead, once believed to be solid in the first Republican presidential primary, has begun to evaporate.
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Time on trackwomen's side
After taking a car on a long trip, it's possible the car may need a tune-up before it can be driven again. The Penn State women's track and field team cruised through the indoor season, setting new records, personal bests and season bests.
Buckeyes' depth impresses Fritz
Penn State wrestling coach John Fritz is looking forward to an interesting match this weekend.
Rebounds key to Wolverine hopes
The No. 12 Penn State Lady Lion basketball team is eighth among Big Ten teams in rebounding. Michigan is the conference's second best rebounding team. Penn State is the conference's third best team, Michigan is the 10th. This could be an interesting matchup.
Spikers face Midwest's best
It is certain to be a battle when a pair of regional powers meet this weekend in Happy Valley.
Redemption: Goal for boxers
The Penn State Boxing Club's road to the national championships in Reno, Nev., just got a little bumpier.
Maryland goalie calls shots
When the Penn State men's lacrosse team scrimmages Maryland at 1 p.m. tomorrow in Holuba Hall the field will turn into a giant Monopoly board with Maryland's goalie acting as the 'Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200' space.
Fencers await Flash
Only one team can win the NCAA fencing title and last year that honor fell upon Penn State, but it could have easily been St. Johns. The Red Flash finished second to the Lions and this weekend they will try to exact their revenge as the Lions travel to Philadelphia to face the Red Flash, Temple, Columbia and Penn in their final match of the regular season.
Shooting slump stunts performances
The sharpshooters drew blanks and the normally lethal arsenal was devoid of ammunition.
Battista finds areas of concern for Icers in win over Villanova
Icer coach Joe Battista wasn't too pleased with his team's overall performance in its 7-1 win against the Villanova Wildcats Wednesday night. Even though the Icers racked up seven goals and only allowed one against a Div. III team, Battista still saw room for improvement.
Lions pull off sluggish victory
For the first time in their cozy new pad, the men's basketball team was forced to claw one out down the stretch.
Well rested
After a well-earned two week layoff, the Penn State men's gymnastics team will be on the road again this weekend.
Trackmen spread over country
The men's indoor track and field team will host the Presidents Invitational at noon tomorrow. However, several Penn State athletes will not be competing in the meet.
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Angels in America
In April of 1991, playwright Tony Kushner finished his two-part epic Angels in America by the Russian River in northern California. Little did he know that the small, 50-page rough draft, with which he felt disgusted, would blossom into a 300-page Broadway smash, claiming seven Tony Awards in two years.
Angels in America
Angels in America is not the first play to tackle the heavy moral and social issues of being gay. And, as the past several years have proven, it most definitely will not be the last.
'Crumb' director to come to Altoona
Crumb is a documentary about the life of infamous underground cartoonist Robert Crumb. A special screening of the acclaimed film will take place at 7 p.m. on Feb. 15 in 101 Arts Building at the Altoona Campus.
Sidney Poitier paved the way for other black actors
When Evelyn Poitier visited a clairvoyant to ask about the fate of her premature son, it was more hope than actual belief that soothed her worries.
Vintage store offers more than just rags and bones
Tucked away down Highland Alley, where a trip down a flight of stairs can take a person back to the '70s, hides State College's vintage clothing store, The Rag and Bone.
On their new live CD, The Rolling Stones rock just like they used to
If there's ever a nuclear war, cockroaches will outlive us all. And if you've ever seen one of the little buggers up close, there's a startling resemblance to Keith Richards and company. Ugly survivors.
Old Main to be site of love celebration
Poetry readings and love ballads -- this romantic combination sounds like something out of an old movie. But this weekend it becomes a reality.
Blues roots planted by Robert Johnson
Blues is a style of music that can trace its roots back over the generations. The musical genre is still as popular today as it was several decades ago. Musicians such as Eric Clapton and B.B. King are still playing the blues.
Ex-Pixie refuses to be anything but abstract
Ever since he was jettisoned from music's inner circle with his departure from the Pixies in 1992, Frank Black has been wandering in his own strange universe.
Sandler gets silly in 'Hell'
Adam Sandler, budding movie star and alumnus of "Saturday Night Live," is back. Sandler follows up his debut CD, They're All Gonna Laugh at You, with a new venture into perversion and potty humor. Sandler asks his listening audience, What the Hell Happened to Me? with his new album, and we wonder right along with him.
Son Volt brings flash of country to State College
State College may have found a common link between the two seemingly distant musical audiences of country and contemporary rock: Son Volt.
'Dead Man' delivers with powerful plot
"This is so surreal," says Sister Helen Prejean, as she contemplates her new role as spiritual adviser for Matthew Poncelet. Poncelet is a convicted killer of two teen-agers, awaiting lethal injection on death row. How Prejean got herself into this role in the first place, she doesn't know. If she can function once she is out of it is a tougher question.
Pull the plug on MTV's new CD-ROM
It was a good idea, compiling all the past concerts of the great series "MTV Unplugged" and putting them all together on a CD-ROM. It was a great idea to show a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into performing and producing an unplugged concert.
Verdict on 'The Juror': Not too good
We're all just puppets who have a lot to learn.
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