Back Issues
Thursday, Feb. 15, 1996
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Campaign law passes
In an effort to avoid ethical dilemmas in the 1996 Undergraduate Student Government elections, the USG Senate passed legislation recently that restricts USG Supreme Court justices from participating in presidential campaigns.
CES campuses to merge under plan
A draft of the Plan for Planning released yesterday provided a glimpse into the future of the Commonwealth Educational System -- which includes several major changes.
Chimney fires on rise as winter bears down
A warm, cozy fire might be just the thing on a cold winter's day, but many local wood burners are getting more than they bargained for.
Weather wise
He often gets approached in supermarkets and on the streets by his adoring fans. But he is not a famous musician or a politician. He isn't even a movie star.
NPHC fraternity gets highest average GPA
Fall Semester 1995 marks the first time a National Panhellenic Council fraternity has achieved the highest semester grade point average among the University's fraternities.
State College businesses stock up for 'Thon
As participants of the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon gear up for its impact this weekend, some local merchants in State College are getting ready, too.
Virtual tour takes look inside Spanier's office
Getting a look at the University president's office in Old Main was not the easiest thing do -- until now.
Pennsylvania's outdoor residents coping with wild winter
Amid the destruction caused by floods and snowstorms throughout the harsh Central Pennsylvania winter, people may be wondering what has been happening to the animals. But many scientists and naturalists say animals are capable of taking care of themselves in foul-weather situations. Mother Nature, they claim, protects the animals.
Preliminary Hearings
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Sluggers' pitching provides juice to power 1996 battery
The sting of being one run away from what he had spent a half year seeking quickly passed.
Passionate play pushes Pietrangelo
Heading into the American Collegiate Hockey Association national championships, a team would hope that its players would be fired up and ready to give their all. For one Icer, the flame has already been ignited and there isn't even a flicker in its steady burning.
Netwomen hope to progress in Spring
With an entire squad returning after the 1994-95 season, things looked bright for the women's tennis team. And after finishing the 1995 fall season at 2-1, there was no reason to think the Lady Lions could not excel in this spring.
Hoosiers, Evans take Lions to school
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Add prophet to the list of words that can describe Lion forward Matt Gaudio.
Professor Evans prepares an exam cagers can't pass
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- As the focal point of the Indiana attack, forward Brian Evans loomed large as the biggest challenge facing Penn State's defense.
Spikers start slow, win in 4
In any team sport, defending your home floor is an important key to the success of that team. After a big loss to a high-ranked team, the Penn State men's volleyball team resumed its home dominance last night at Rec Hall, but not in a dominating way.
Swimmen look to float to top five at Big Tens
For the Penn State men's swimming and diving team its dual-meet season is like an hors d'oeuvre to the main course of the Big Ten championships. The team has continually stressed that although the wins are nice to get, what really matters is what happens after the dual-meets are completed. If its 9-1 record is any indication, the Lions may end up being a very big splash at the Big Ten feast.
Collegian Sports Columnist
James Reeser: Never ending story: Recuiting beat goes on
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Collegian Editorial
Elementary math: Ridge's budget proposal doesn't add up for children and taxpayers
Reader Opinion
Collegian Columnist
Scott Paterno: Looking for a candidate? Paterno for president in 1996
