Back Issues
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1996
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IFC confirms new appointed positions
Members of the Interfraternity Council voted to confirm all new appointed position holders at the meeting Monday night.
Traffic plan approved with citizen support
After the State College Borough Council approved a 6- to 12-month trial period to mitigate traffic through the College Heights neighborhood, supporters erupted in applause and one opposed resident gave an angry rebuttal.
Health organizations breathe Internet air
The American Lung Association is taking a breath of fresh air with its new on-line site.
Candidates return to grassroots
Republican candidates seeking the nomination for the 5th Congressional District face some tough challenges ahead.
Association connects grads to PSU
While driving through Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee or West Virginia, one can often see a car with a Penn State Alumni Association license plate. Those plates belong to members of the largest alumni association in the country.
Pat Buchanan wins primary
Commentator Pat Buchanan scored a close victory in the nation's first presidential primary yesterday with 27 percent of the vote, edging Sen. Bob Dole, R-Kansas, who had 26 percent with 97 percent of New Hampshire's precincts reporting. Former Tennessee Gov. Lamar Alexander came in third with 23 percent and Steve Forbes came in fourth with 12 percent.
Student leader fills many roles
Dawn Brown's insurance career began when she was just 14 years old.
Homes may return to Woodsdale Trailer Park
New data gathered from the Jan. 19 flooding of the Woodsdale Trailer Park prompted owners of the trailer park to send representatives from the Keystone Real Estate Group to the State College Borough Council meeting last night.
Disgruntled senators leave meeting
Four Undergraduate Student Government senators walked out of the USG Senate meeting last night after the eligibility of six senators for the positions of USG president and vice-president was questioned.
Fire causes fraternity house evacuation
A futon on the third floor of Phi Sigma Delta Sigma fraternity, 240 E. Prospect Ave., caught on fire last night, forcing the members to evacuate.
Birthday festivities kick off
If bright white lights are spotted on the horizon tomorrow night, do not worry. It is not a UFO. It is the light of 141 candles on a birthday cake.
Police log
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Swimwomen hope to improve on sixth place finish at Big Tens
With a successful 10-1-1 dual meet season behind it, the Lady Lion swimming and diving team will now have to perform when it counts -- at championship time. The three-day Big Ten Championships will be held tomorrow through Saturday in Minnesota.
Hrivnak rebounding
The past week of Stacey Hrivnak's life mirrored that of an experienced swimmer suddenly pulled down by a powerful undertow.
Netwomen add win and gain confidence
Kellie Murphy collected her belongings and walked off the tennis court, her face showing no emotion. One would find it hard to believe she just worked her way out of a slump. But she did.
Wide receivers coach snags NJ Hall of Fame honors
Without the aid of tackified receivers' gloves and no pesky, trash-talking, defensive back draped over his back, former Penn State All-American and current Nittany Lion receivers' coach Kenny Jackson added another "reception" to his already impressive résumé.
Fencers find trials tribulating
One touch is all that stood between men's foil fencer Dave Lidow and a possible spot on the Junior Olympic team last weekend in Louisville, Ky. After coming back to tie his match with three seconds left in regulation Lidow saw his hopes dashed in sudden death as his opponent beat him to the last touch.
Hoosiers fight through adversity, Knight tirade
Adversity seems to follow Indiana. First, the Hoosiers were forced out of their Iowa City hotel in the wee hours of Sunday morning, Feb. 11, after a mistake in the mixing of pool chemicals caused an evacuation.
Big Ten leading trackman leaps toward goals
Steve Pina is confident. Not arrogant, just confident. Confident in his athletic ability, confident in the mental aspects of his sport and confident that he can overcome any obstacle.
Cappello's success leads squad
It was a long time ago when Lady Lion gymnast Leigh Cappello tried to play soccer. It didn't work out. Whatever the reason, she ended up doing cartwheels on the field instead of going after the ball.
----------------------------OPINIONS----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Time to soar: New proposal will allow CES to reach new heights
Reader Opinion
Collegian Columnist
Lena Blynn: Escape your TV before the 'Friends' conspiracy consumes you
Collegian Columnist
Rand Hubiak: Healthy advice to make yourself buff for spring break
