Back Issues
Thursday, Feb. 29, 1996
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Faculty Senate allows extracurricular credit
The University Faculty Senate voted at its meeting Tuesday to allow students to obtain academic credit from experiences outside the classroom.
Red Lobster conditionally approved
At its meeting last night, the Patton Township Board of Supervisors granted conditional approval for Red Lobster to build a new restaurant on North Atherton Street opposite Vairo Boulevard.
Student panel meets to discuss diversity issues
A diverse group of students got together last night to discuss racism, sexism, homophobia and the role of whites in multiculturalism.
Peace Corps celebrates 35th anniversary
Though it may represent only two years of a volunteer's life, it can be the difference between life and death to the inhabitants of an impoverished Third World country.
Shuster petitions' validity confirmed
In an unexpected turn of events, state Sen. John Peterson, R-Pleasantville, dropped his court challenge of Bob Shuster's candidacy yesterday.
Lion Line protests budget
Multicolored balloons and large signs adorned the doors of the Rider House, home of the Lion Line, yesterday and Tuesday.
Local woman's condition upgraded after assault
The condition of a Ferguson Township woman assaulted in her home Friday has been upgraded to satisfactory, a Geisinger Medical Center spokeswoman said yesterday.
Police log
Drugs found in body, alleged supplier held
Four men were bound over by District Justice Carmine Prestia yesterday on various charges. Each will have a criminal pre-trial conference May 28.
Police Brief
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King of the Blues
If it were up to Wayne Gretzky, he would have been traded about four or five weeks ago. In a conference call yesterday, Gretzky said that's basically when the decision to move him was made.
Big Ten prepares for monumental task: Beating Iowa
With eight of the top 13 teams in the nation, the Big Ten is the premiere wrestling conference in the nat
Total Package
Sometimes the shouts are at/for Lex, like when he smirks at a downed opponent in the wrestling ring. Other times, they're for Larry, like in an airport when an old teammate sees a familiar face.
Three-Pete tames Wildcats
With guard Pete Lisicky connecting on a barrage of three-point bombs, Penn State's offense was too much for Northwestern, as the No. 12 Lions turned in a solid performance, winning 78-62 last night before 14,008 at the Bryce Jordan Center.
Icers freeze Devils
The No. 2-ranked Icers gave what coach Joe Battista called "one of our best defensive performances of the season" en route to a 4-0 shutout of Arizona State last night. Leading the way for the Icers were seniors Rob Keegan, who scored twice, and Derek Lecours, who stopped all 27 shots he faced to get the win.
Hall can't hyde both sides of her fiery persona
When Ohio State's Katie Smith missed the game-tying trifecta on senior night in Columbus, Ohio, it was a freshman who grabbed the last rebound.
Cager offense exudes Flex appeal
The coaches put in long hours of preparation, often into the wee hours of the morning studying film to learn an opponent's tendencies, for a situation like last night.
Jack of all trades
When Frank Haith was a graduate assistant coach at Wake Forest during the 1989-90 season, he helped lure current NBA players Randolph Childress and Rodney Rogers to the Deacons.
IM Chiefs play old-time hockey
Hail to the Chiefs!
Laxers eye better-than-best effort
Last season the men's lacrosse team found out just how far its best effort would get it. It turned out to not be far enough. With its best season ever under coach Glenn Thiel, and an 11-2 record, the Lions were not given a bid into the NCAA tournament. This season the team knows it is going to take more than its best effort to get a first-ever NCAA tournament bid.
Penn State wrestler safely excapes Cuban crisis
When Kerry McCoy traveled to Cuba for an international wrestling tournament last weekend he said the members of the U.S. contingent joked about getting stuck on the island nation.
Cagers debunk one-man team myth
My Opinion: Kevin Gorman
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Stewart performing tonight
Tonight at the Bryce Jordan Center, Rod Stewart and his vagabond heart will roll into town.
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Collegian Editorial
Finally: Elections Commission's decision will allow discussion of issues
Reader Opinion
Collegian Columnist
Scott Paterno: Students are slop that feeds pig known as State College
