Back Issues
Monday, March 11, 1996
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Teen arrested for assaulting woman
A 17-year-old male was arrested Saturday in connection with the Feb. 23 attempted murder of a Ferguson Township woman and could be tried as an adult for the crime.
Bagels thrive in State College
Students walking down College Avenue between classes looking for a bagel to munch on are presented with many options. With five bagel shops in the area, each one must make itself stand out.
CES students join administrators to lobby for state funding
With Gov. Tom Ridge's budget recommendation falling $21 million short of the University's request, students in the Commonwealth Educational System are joining forces with administrators to lobby for more state funding.
University's lobby for more funds continues
University administrators went to Harrisburg for the second time last week to testify why the University needs more state funding.
Students request grant extentions
For many students, affording college is difficult. But for some, it is a fight to the death between a limited checking account and college expenses.
Group pushes penis in phallic fight for presidency
If the Madagascar Revolutionary Council has its way, the next Undergraduate Student Government president will be a penis.
Cause determined in woman's death
A woman found dead Feb. 21 in a local hotel room died of an acute drug overdose, according to a news release from Centre County Coroner Kerry Benninghoff.
Apple merger wouldn't affect PSU
Recent rumors that Sun Microsystems, Inc. will buy out Apple Computer, Inc. have fallen on the ears of many interested computer users at the University. But according to a University official, such a buyout will probably not affect computer technology at Penn State.
Police log
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Best of Pa. look forward to Big 33
HERSHEY -- On July 27, 1996, 34 young men will be taking the field at Hersheypark Stadium dressed in blue and white representing Pennsylvania in the 39th annual PNC Bank Big 33 Football Classic.
Lions earn bid to Big Dance
After a lengthy hiatus from college basketball's biggest party, Penn State is going dancing again.
DeChellis bids farewell to Lions
The dream of assistants everywhere became reality for Penn State basketball coach Ed DeChellis. Last Thursday Jerry Dunn's top lieutenant was named head coach at East Tennessee State University.
Sekunda eliminates doubters
Glenn Sekunda was missing three pointers, short jumpers, shots in the paint and just about all of the field goals he attempted.
Bouncing back
The Icers wanted to bring home the national championship this year, but when the final horn of the American Collegiate Hockey Association tournament sounded, it was Ohio University who raised its arms in celebration.
Netwomen use 'Magic' during Orlando spring break
It seemed inevitable. Kellie Murphy and Robyn Reagan eyed a 7-5, 30-15 deficit in the women's tennis team's final doubles match against West Virginia.
Lady Lions: Queens of the Big Ten
INDIANAPOLIS -- With Katina Mack out for the entire championship game after getting hit in the head and sustaining a severely bruised nose during pregame warmups, the Penn State women's basketball team's task of repeating as Big Ten tournament champions grew more difficult.
It's Madness
The outcome of the men's basketball game Saturday was never really in question. Even at their worst -- and they've been pretty darn close to that lately -- the Lions could handle Randy Ayers' inexperienced and outmanned Ohio State squad.
Physical play suits Mack just fine
INDIANAPOLIS -- Kim Calhoun crossed midcourt and set herself. She folded her arms across her chest, planted her feet and stood firm. Tiffany Glosson never knew what hit her.
Iowa flies past rest of Big Ten . . . again
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- There are times when a second-place finish is not a bad thing.
Lions grapple with Big Ten results
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Before the 1996 Big Ten wrestling championships, the members of the Penn State wrestling team had certain expectations, both as individuals and as a team. And although things didn't turn out exactly as planned, Lions coach John Fritz was awful proud of his team.
Longworth casts endearing image for star struck Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS -- It stood out from the rest of the crowd, a little white, rectangular sign with a simple message -- "Go Tiffany, #31, shoot the three."
We are: Tournament bound
Last year, the Lady Lion basketball team won the Big Ten title and earned a No. 2 seed in the Midwest regional, getting the chance to play their first two games at home.
Collegian Sports Columnist
Jonathan Bombulie: Wrestlers visit both sides of dreaded bubble
Collegian Sports Columnist
Rob Amen: Hall makes reporter wax nostalgic
----------------------------OPINIONS----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Game on: Campaign must be full of action, not USG's usual empty promises
Reader opinion
Collegian Columnist
Andrew Kreider: USG campaign season prompts proactive list of demands
