Back Issues
Wednesday, March 13, 1996
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Second teen held in murder attempt
The second person arrested in connection with the attempted murder of Laura Schneider is in Centre County Prison today in lieu of $100,000 bail.
DA position voted full time
The Centre County commissioners voted unanimously yesterday to make the district attorney position full time.
New publication aids sexual assault victims
A new publication may give faculty and staff members more helpful information to aid sexual assault victims.
In College Heights, safety concerns overshadow convenience
Residents of the College Heights neighborhood say they are willing to sacrifice convenience to create a safer environment in their neighborhood with less traffic.
Bagels flourish while doughnuts disappear
There's an abundance downtown of small circular snacks with holes in the middle, but they aren't doughnuts.
USG candidates to speak at CCSG
The Council of Commonwealth Student Governments invited each of the candidates for the Undergraduate Student Government presidential/vice presidential elections to speak at CCSG staff meetings over the course of the next three weeks..
Students earn credits through travel, outdoor program
Ten students and two instructors, living on a sailboat, are caught in a rainstorm. Through pouring rain they struggle to put up a tarp to shield themselves from the downpour. Straining to erect the temporary shelter, muscles aching, the students become frustrated and want to give up. But somehow they manage.
Special prosecutor approved by USG
The Undergraduate Student Government Senate voted last night at a Senate meeting to approve the USG Elections Commission and Senate Appointments and Review Board choice for special prosecutor for the 1996 USG elections.
Students left out of tourney
If Penn State students want to go to the NCAA basketball tournament, they will have a hard time finding tickets.
Swahili historian to lecture today
Today, a well-known Swahili poet and historian will bring his unique knowledge to the University community as he wraps up his three-day visit to the area.
Police Log
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Sluggers return slugged
When the baseball team left for California, the team was upbeat and excited about Spring Break in the Golden State. The chance to play against West Coast and national powers like Stanford and California just added to the trip's attractiveness. Then those teams quickly subtracted from it.
Lady laxers look to have different start
A repeat performance of the beginning of last season is not what the women's lacrosse team wants. But then again, no team would strive to start out their season 0-3.
Ten Lion fencers go on to NCAA tourney
Life is not fair. After competing in the Mid-Atlantic/South Regionals in Teaneck, N.J., last weekend several Penn State fencers are going to learn this the hard way.
Despite missing out on national title, Icers earn top marks
The goal was to win the national championship -- it didn't happen. It wasn't due to a lack of effort or lack of determination. The firepower was there, the defense was there and the goaltending was there. But sometimes, the bounces just don't go your way.
Surfing just got a little more fun
No longer do Penn State sports fans have to look at newspapers and watch ESPN to find out the latest information about their favorite Penn State sports team. Lion enthusiasts can now find many of their favorite sports on the Internet.
Earl's intense aversion to losing...
When Dan Earl arrived at Penn State he had to learn how to lose.
... helps Lisicky prove critics wrong
Scouts filled the bleachers of the Whitehall High School gym, waiting for a glimpse of the coveted sharpshooter. To each and every one, Penn State's Pete Lisicky said no.
Students left out of tourney
Eight men's basketball teams, including the Lions, are in the upper half of the East bracket. Each receives 350 tickets for the NCAA basketball tournament.
Spikers prepare for intrastate foe
The Penn State men's volleyball team felt it. The coaches felt it too. But for the past four weeks, they did not know how to handle it.
Lady Lions seek to ice Penguins
Tired of being ignored by the NCAA selection committee, the Lady Penguins of Youngstown State finally cranked out a win that was impossible to overlook.
Practice makes perfect
Dana Fritz could have settled for playing pick-up basketball games at Rec Hall and three-on-three tournaments at the Intramural Building.
----------------------------OPINIONS----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Real-world learning: New University policy will benefit students with work experience
Collegian Editorial
Congraduations: Calendar revisions exhibit long-sought common sense
Reader Opinion
Collegian Columnist
Morality aside, capital punishment is harmful to society
Collegian Guest Column
Best choice for next USG president could be a 'queen'
