Back Issues
Friday, March 15, 1996
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Death of man in vehicle fire ruled suicide
The death of a Centre County man in a vehicle fire along Upper Georges Valley Road in Potter Township yesterday was ruled a suicide, according to a news release from Centre County Coroner Kerry Benninghoff's office.
Annechini administration nears completion
As the Undergraduate Student Government prepares for the election of a new president and vice president, current USG President Kara Annechini and Vice President Chris Weideman prepare to wrap up the issues they have worked on this past year.
PSU retirement sites chosen
The University has identified three possible locations for a retirement community for people affiliated with Penn State.
Senate candidates register
An unusually large number of students registered to run for the Undergraduate Student Government Senate town seats as the registration deadline for all senatorial candidates came and went last night.
Local bars hope Irish day provides plenty o' green
It's that time of the year again. But with St. Patrick's Day falling on a Sunday, a new twist may be brought to the celebration.
Dole's Tuesday sweep not end of obstacles
His Super Tuesday sweep has removed just about any doubt about who will be the Republican presidential nominee, but Sen. Bob Dole, R-Kan., now faces new challenges as he begins to gear up for the fall campaign against President Clinton.
Police look for suspect in Burger King robbery
The State College Police Department is looking for a suspect in a Feb. 29 burglary that took place at Burger King, 521 University Drive. The male suspect is believed to be 20-30 years of age, 6-foot-1 to 6-foot-2 inches tall and 170 pounds, according to a news release
Police log
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Club's focus right on target
Rec Hall may not be the home of Penn State basketball anymore but it still is the home of many Penn State athletic clubs. One of these clubs is the Penn State Archery Club which meets Mondays and Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the basement of Rec Hall.
Razorbacks cut PSU in first round
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- It was a poignant symbol of the Penn State struggle.
Stanford Cardinal says nighty Knight to Braves
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - An electrifying effort by guard Brevin Knight paced No. 9 seed Stanford, as the Cardinal advanced to the East Region second round with a 66-58 win over Bradley yesterday at the Providence Civic Center.
UMass silences critics, for now
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- It was No. 1 versus No. 64, but at the start the action belied the mismatch.
Sluggers hoping home can be where the victories are
Coming off a disappointing spring break trip in which they went 0-9, it would have been easy to dwell on all the things that went wrong for them in California. But the Penn State baseball team was determined to do nothing of the kind.
Nationals await lady ruggers
The waiting period has come to an end and it's time for the Midwest champion, the Penn State women's rugby club, to hang up the practice cleats and make its run for the Women's National Rugby Championship, held in May.
Lady laxers seek 'O', redemption on road
Everyone knows that Michele DeJuliis will score her share of goals each time the women's lacrosse team takes to the field. There's no surprise about that. But what coach Julie Williams is interested in is who else will step up and help out DeJuliis offensively for the Lady Lions.
Razorbacks beat cagers at own game
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Calvin Booth dashed out on Arkansas center Darnell Robinson, the shot clock dwindling, Booth and the Lions desperately needing a defensive stop.
Center hosts contrasts on, off the hardwood
Now in the midst of her first trip to Pennsylvania, Texas A&M point guard Lisa Branch has had a few hours between the plane ride and practice to take in the differences.
Looking for luck 'o the Irish
Speed and experience rank high among the Penn State men's rugby team rallying points going into this weekend's Washington-Irish Tournament. The team's first tournament of the spring demands it to win as many as six games in a two-day period through a field consisting of greater than 50 teams to emerge as champion.
Laxers need win to garner respect
The Georgetown and Penn State lacrosse teams can share each other's pain. Last year each had seasons they thought would be good enough to get into the NCAA tournament. But when the tournament pairings were released, both were left out in the cold, victims of a lack of respect.
Road warriors return to comforts of home
After spending most of its spring break in the Southwest, the Penn State men's gymnastics team could not ask for a better time to have a home meet.
Netmen to dominate Eagles
The Nittany Lion men's tennis team will be looking to get back on to the well-paved road this weekend after a bumpy spring break away from home.
Spikers look to stampede IPFW
As the Penn State men's volleyball team prepares to battle Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in Rec Hall, the team's maturity and poise have begun to blossom into seven straight wins.
'Huskers out for revenge vs. PSU
When the women's gymnastics team last met Nebraska around mid-February, the 'Huskers were having a rather difficult time with all sorts of things. Penn State finished over two full points ahead of its rival, both squads losing to Alabama.
Lady Lions need fast pace to win
It's a classic case of the tortoise and the hare.
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Monkey media
Monkeys, orangutans and other primates are currently swinging from cinema vines.
Apes, humans share features
Chimpanzees are so close to humans in their genetic makeup and physiology, that some may call them humans in fur suits.
'Mercury Falling' brings Sting to a new high
Mercury, or quicksilver, has been found throughout history. It is the name of the Roman god who served as the flight-footed messenger for Jupiter. It is the name of the smallest planet in our solar system.
Collegian Arts Columnist
Marie Patricola: One reporter sees, feels, touches and hears the musical from the wings
No Refund Theater makes much ado about fun
Imagine yourself a member of an unofficial group that receives all of its funding and support through its own members and the goodwill of other organizations. With all of the hassles that such a situation may incur, you and the other members continue to be part of it due to your love for the group's function.
CIV revs up the crowd at Crowbar
For more than three months, fans awaited CIV's to return to State College: that's more than 100,000 minutes.
Irish eyes are smiling this weekend
As another St. Patrick's Day draws near, the desire to celebrate grows strong in the hearts of both the Irish and non-Irish alike. The day when snakes were driven from the shores of the Emerald Isle is as good a reason as any to show good will all around, and many Americans deemed honorary Irishmen take part in annual traditions. The people of State College are no exception, as they do everything from drinking to window dressing.
Music from Emerald Isle celebrates heritage
Ireland has a history of strife, bloodshed and conflict. Whether it's the Irish Republican Army against the British or the Protestants against the Roman Catholics, this island's history has been drenched in blood.
Irish folk: melancholy lyrics with upbeat rhythms
If a frothy Guinness or four leaf clover doesn't get you in the mood for St. Patrick's Day, try popping some tunes of Irish folk into the airwaves and see what happens.
'Pogue Mahone' reveals band's wrinkles
Nothing seems to be going right lately for the fallen Pogues. Not only has their former lead singer and soul of the group Shane MacGowan left the band, but only three members of their original lineup remain.
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Collegian Editorial
Oops!: While student government fails, only you are left to fight the state
Reader opinion
Collegian Guest Columnist
Dear Doc: Are condoms effective?
Collegian Columnist
Jennifer Reitz: USG campaigning should reveal candidates' character
