Back Issues
Wednesday, March 20, 1996
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Students get help working abroad
Imagine making new friends, learning to be self-sufficient and earning money as well as living in a foreign country. For Eric Schoenebeck, all of these hopes came true the summer he worked and lived in Dublin, Ireland.
CCSG, USG relationship key to problem solving
During a time when the University budget, the Plan for the Commonwealth and the $25 student activity fee are University concerns, the relationship between the Council of Commonwealth Student Governments and the Undergraduate Student Government is an issue the future USG administration will encounter.
USG candidates must toggle dual roles
Candidates for Undergraduate Student Government president have to know how to please many different student groups at the University. Whether they are minority organizations or clubs promoting special interests, each of those organizations needs something from USG.
PSU to build parking lot next to stadium
To ease the parking crunch near the Bryce Jordan Center, the University is going to build a new 426-space parking lot next to Beaver Stadium.
Landscape architect enjoys getting hands dirty
As Eliza Pennypacker sat in her brightly lit office decorated with tree branches arranged in vases and landscaping designs adorning the walls, she proclaimed her love for the smell of dirt -- especially wet dirt.
Students want Ritenour to remain open longer
Although University Health Services serves anywhere from 300 to 400 students per day, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays, and four hours on Saturdays, most students do not know where to go for medical care after those hours.
Two injured in downtown shooting
Two people were shot early yesterday morning at the intersection of East College Avenue and Sowers Street, according to State College Police Department news releases.
Springtime snow headed this way
Just as the tunes of birds seem to signal the coming spring, the winter weather refuses to cease and the weather prediction for the next few days forecasts much precipitation, snow, colder temperatures and some wind.
USG candidates must toggle dual roles
Many University students want various things from the next Undergraduate Student Government president. But most of all, students want the next USG president to be in touch with them.
CCSG questions USG presidential candidates on academic advising and lobbying issues
Academic advising was the foremost concern last night of members of the Council of Commonwealth Student Governments as they questioned Undergraduate Student Government presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
Woman awakens to find unknown man in her room
The State College Police Department is seeking information concerning the suspect of a criminal trespass early yesterday morning.
Police log
----------------------------SPORTS----------------------------
Lady cagers' next foe talented, battle tested
With 10.9 seconds on the clock Sunday night, it looked like Auburn finally had enough of an edge to reach the Sweet 16.
Backcourt dominates opponents
It's a common basketball cliché come tournament time, but it couldn't be any truer -- the play of the backcourt dictates how successful a team will be.
Paterno ignites crowd at fireside chat
The HUB Ballroom was packed last night with Joe Paterno lovers anticipating the arrival of the Penn State football coach. They came to listen to him speak and ask him whatever was on their minds.
No regrets for cager duo
Founded in personal similarity, nurtured in competition, the bonds of friendship between Matt Gaudio and Dan Earl provided the sinew of a super season.
Spiker keeps Penn Hills/PSU pipeline alive
It must be the volleyball program at Penn Hills High School, where they came from. There were Penn State stars like two-time All-American women's setter Salima Davidson and 1994 NCAA Final Four All-Tournament team pick Ed Josefoski.
Scuba diving club surfaces at home, travels far away
When someone thinks of State College, Scuba diving doesn't exactly jump into their minds. But the Penn State Nittany Divers offer everyone from the beginner to the most advanced divers a chance to go diving anytime of the year.
Netman combating sophomore slump
With a crack a yellow blur whizzes across the net, plowing untouched into the green backdrop at the rear of the Penn State Tennis Club. Men's tennis player Colin Smeeton displays his modest stamp of approval on the ace, a confident nod of his head, and heads off to retrieve another ball from behind the baseline.
Now on her feet, gymwoman makes impact
It was a habit Janae Whittaker was trying to break. During her first two gymnastics meets in Rec Hall, the freshman started her floor exercise -- her favorite event -- and prepared for her first tumbling run.
Magnificent 7 head to NCAAs
Hopeful, yet realistic.
Collegian Sports Columnist
Brad Young: Big Ten not sweet in tourney
Collegian Sports Columnist
David Comer: Harlem Globetrotters make way in Jordan Center
----------------------------ARTS----------------------------
Live coming to Crowbar
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the mosh pit, Crowbar has come up with yet another band to pack their venue to the bursting point -- Live.
----------------------------OPINIONS----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Gastly decision: Gov. Ridge's newest tax plan takes a detour from logic
Collegian Guest Columnist
Stephanie G. Rosenfeld: Nightmare in the promised land
Collegian Columnist
Bill Lalor: Stop the teen-age, nymphomaniac Ku Klux Klansmen shows
