Back Issues
Monday, Feb. 12, 1996
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CES student leaders address activity fee
Members of the Council of Commonwealth Student Governments gave input and expressed concerns about how the $25 student activity fee will be implemented and who will control the funds to some members of the activity fee implementation committee Friday night.
Clinic addresses male sexual health
Because most men do not know about testicular self-exams, University Health Services has designed a program to address such issues.
Iowa caucus important to Republicans
For a year now, candidates have been making their way across the country shaking hands, kissing babies and making campaign promises.
CCSG makes changes, discusses future of CES
The Council of Commonwealth Student Governments discussed the future of the Commonwealth Educational System, changes in the organization's constitution and various proposals at its meeting over the weekend.
College women face many diet problems
The latest statistics on eating disorders may lead people to think that American teenage girls are in trouble.
Case raises clergyman secret issue
The case of a State College man accused of killing his wife early last week has called into question the relationship between clergy and congregation.
Controversy may plague Shusters' campaign efforts
U.S. Rep. Bud Shuster, R-Blair, will have to answer a lot of questions in the next few weeks. Just what those answers are could make campaigning difficult not only for him but for his son, Bob, who is running for the Republican nomination in the 5th Congressional District.
Township proposes tax on Center activities
As the popularity of the Bryce Jordan Center continues to escalate, it may start costing spectators a little bit more to take part in the festivities.
Pattee losing money on stolen, damaged materials
Matt Stewart (sophomore-math) has been used to finding pages ripped out of books since he was in high school. Although he personally does not tear pages out of books, he said he was not aware tearing pages from library material is a crime.
Police Log
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Trackwomen cross country for success
In its final tune-up before the Big Tens, the women's track and field team hit the road and made its presence felt.
Lions remain atop Big Ten
Like persistent mosquitoes on a warm summer night, the Michigan State Spartans refused to relent.
Spikers drop ball against Cardinals
Since its poor performance in the Outrigger Hotels Invitation in late January, the Penn State men's volleyball team looked to its match against Ball State Saturday night as a chance to regain respectability in the nation's eye and in its eye.
Fencers finish season easily
In a team's bid for an undefeated season one of the worst things that can happen is to head into the final week of competition and lose. As the Penn State men (17-0) and women (17-0) fencers headed into this past weekend against Temple, Columbia, St. Johns and Penn they were trying to avoid this kind of letdown in their bid to go undefeated.
Sun sets on Devils
This weekend at the ice pavilion, hell froze over when the Icers swept the Ice Devils of Arizona State.
Laxers scrimmage provides measuring stick
Win, lose or draw, it wasn't really the results that were important on Saturday as the men's lacrosse team scrimmaged Maryland at Holuba Hall.
Brooks' personal goals 2nd to team's
Quinton Brooks could score 40 points for all he cares, but if his Michigan State Spartans lose, he won't and can't be completely happy.
Lady Lions set goals
Quinton Brooks could score 40 points for all he cares, but if his Michigan State Spartans lose, he won't and can't be completely happy.
Trackmen pull double duty at pair of meets; home and in beantown
The Penn State men's indoor track and field was split in half on Saturday, literally. Many of the athletes traveled to Boston to compete in the St. Valentine Invitational, while the rest stayed home to compete in the Presidents Invitational.
Success in pairs
Nothing forces a dagger deeper into the heart of a team on the comeback like a half-court three-pointer at the buzzer. Just ask the Northwestern Wildcats.
Fritz's fears founded in upset loss to OSU
Penn State wrestling coach John Fritz knew the Ohio State Buckeyes were an underrated team. He knew they had a solid lineup from top to bottom, as good as any team in the country. He knew that Penn State was in for a tough match.
Netwomen earn positive split
After being dominated by a nationally ranked Michigan squad, the Penn State women's tennis team received somewhat of a moral victory. Going into this weekend, the Lady Lions just wanted a real victory
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Jordan Center expects big name musicians, puppets
Famous musicians and furry singing muppets are among a slew of entertainment events coming to the Bryce Jordan Center.
----------------------------OPINIONS----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Batter up
It's your turn to prevent Gov. Ridge from swinging his ax
Reader Opinion
Collegian Columnist
John Shullo: Students: University staff members are your employees
What to do about flaky feet, worrisome warts, sex talk:
Editor's note: Responses to health questions in this column are intended to provide readers with basic information on symptoms experienced. However, this column is not intended to replace advice from your personal physician. If conditions persist or symptoms worsen, make an appointment with a physician.
