Back Issues
Thursday, March 21, 1996
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Judge rules juvenile to be tried as adult
A Juniata and Perry Counties judge ruled yesterday that the juvenile who police charged with the attempted murder of Laura Schneider will be tried as an adult on all charges.
Local man honored by Special Olympics
Starting off as an orphaned, Vietnamese refugee, and barely able to peddle a tricycle at age 7, Andrew Leonard could never have imagined that he could outlift Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Pechter's proposal rejected
Five Undergraduate Student Government presidential and vice presidential tickets rejected a proposal Tuesday to replace the traditional offices of USG president and vice president with a 12-member cabinet comprised of all the current candidates running in the 1996 USG elections.
Collegian picks editor, manager
The Board of Directors of Collegian Inc. last night selected a new editor in chief and business manager for the next academic year.
A torch lights her way
The inspiring, flitty notes of "Chariots of Fire" will soon replace the calculated dance beats of the fox trot in the mind of one University professor.
Stellar project lifts off
An experimental vessel entirely conceived and built by University students will be blasting off into the great beyond on the NASA space shuttle Endeavor on May 16.
Envisioneers provide real-world job skills
At a time when students face heavy competition finding jobs, it is important to have the skills and abilities that are in demand in the working world.
Preliminary hearings
Seven men, including the second man arrested in connection with the attempted murder of Laura Schneider, were bound over for trial by District Justice Bradley P. Lunsford yesterday.
Candidates face town-related issues
With borough housing and local ordinance changes dominating heated discussions at State College Borough Council and Planning Commission meetings, town relations will play a critical role in the platforms of the Undergraduate Student Government presidential and vice presidential candidates.
Police log
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Academy gets its kicks from ancient art forms
237-KICK. The State College Martial Arts Academy's phone number is not only eye-catching, but serves the purpose of explaining how intense the training is at the facility.
Jarosz comes through
Her teammates are inspired by her work ethic. She practices day in and day out and occasionally plays more than five minutes a game.
Casey's season nothing to sneeze at
Ellen Casey had plans before the season started. She was going to be in all four events for the women's gymnastics team. She was going to post top scores with difficult moves in all of them.
Grapplers begin close race for second place
The NCAA wrestling tournament is just about as predictable as it gets.
Lewis Flyers build up top-shelf volleyball program
In only its third year competing in NCAA Division I volleyball, the Lewis University Flyers are playing like they have been in the NCAA for 40 years.
With a little help from their friends
They are the unsung heroes on a team that does a lot of singing. They sit complacently, waiting for their time in the lime light. And for the most part, they have taken advantage of their time.
Collegian Sports Columnist
Kevin Gorman: Double life provides two good looks at the basket
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Collegian Editorial
Taken for granted: Legislators must account for students who need five years
Collegian Columnist
Scott Paterno: From birth till death, the government is in control
Collegian Columnist
Tom Groff: Making USG's March Madness fun
Reader Opinion
