Back Issues
Thursday, March 14, 1996
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Burma student recalled
By hanging a banner in front of Osmond Building yesterday, one student group commemorated the eighth anniversary of the first Burmese student gunned down in a pro-democratic demonstration in Burma.
Church groups travel to Ireland
They traveled to Ireland seeking an understanding of peace and justice. They returned with much more.
Swahili historian enchants
Ahmed Sheikh Nabhany, Fulbright Scholar and renown Swahili historian and poet, spoke and read some of his own work yesterday in front of several students and faculty members in Eisenhower Chapel's Frizzell Room.
USG implements grass roots to lobby for more state funds
People have criticized and attacked her for it, but Gaylin Vogel is certain the Undergraduate Student Government is taking the right approach to lobbying for state funding.
Goals outlined at USG debate
The Undergraduate Student Government presidential and vice presidential candidates got their first chance to talk about their platform issues and field questions at a debate held in the Findlay Commons last night.
Controversial RENU to be sent to council
The State College Planning Commission discussed the ratio part of the RENU -- ratio, enforcement, neighborhoods and University -- plan yesterday and finalized an ordinance that will be sent to the State College Borough Council for a public hearing.
Preliminary hearings
Police log
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Collegian Sports Columnist
Frank Ferriola: Icers, varsity status could be in synch
Brawn vs. quickness to kick off Big Dance
Maybe Kevin O'Neill put it best.
Lion-turned-Husker returns to Rec Hall
It's going to be strange for Rob Drass, entering Rec Hall again
Trackwoman has great expectations
In a tale of two cities, University Park and her hometown of Wyomissing, Erica Bosler shined in the sport of track and field. And just like the Dickens' classic, her tenure in the sport could be described as the best of times and the worst of times.
Spiker shutout no ordinary Flash in the pan
Winning streaks are a fragile thing. The slightest thing could break it, like playing a game after an emotional win over a recognized foe. Add in a week off and you have a recipe that would make many teams lose that competitive edge.
March memories
A few weeks back, the coaching staff of the men's basketball team figured out what they thought would provide a little bit of a inspirational kick in the pants to the waning days of a long season.
Hoops fans dive into pools
Kentucky or San Jose State? Penn State or Arkansas? Yes, it's that time of year again. The brackets are out and March Madness has begun. Along with the tournament comes those tough decisions for those who participate in tournament pools.
Cagers face Rhode through hell in NCAA first round
They know what's facing them.
Englesberg ignites netmen
Webster's dictionary defines the term aggressive as characterized by one tending towards aggression, vigorously energetic and boldly assertive.
Head first
For nine consecutive basketball seasons, Joanie O'Brien had rumbles in her stomach that sounded much like crackling thunder.
Lady laxers leave the winning to Greyhounds
The Penn State women's lacrosse team and Loyola College exchanged goals the entire game yesterday at Holuba Field, but in the end it was the Greyhounds, ranked fifth in Lacrosse Magazine's Preseason Coaches' Poll, who scored last to hold on for a 9-8 victory over the third-ranked Lady Lions.
Lady laxers leave the winning to Greyhounds
No. 12 almost became the unlucky number for Loyola's women's lacrosse team as Lady Lion attacker Michele DeJuliis tried her best to be the jinx, but came up short.
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Bush, Billy Joel to breathe new life into campus scene
Everything from flowers to concerts are being renewed this spring, as two exciting show announcements have come forth that will breathe new life into the Bryce Jordan Center and Eisenhower Auditorium.
Key to success
Keegan-Michael Key is laughing, joking about how his friend's dog eats cat shit, and that's part of the key to life. Seriously.
----------------------------OPINIONS----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Driving us crazy: Ridiculous parking rules may call for drastic measures
Reader Opinion
Collegian Columnist
Rand Hubiak: National hair care program will spur electoral success
Reader forum
James May: Las Vegas divorce for CES a paradoxical answer
