Back Issues
Tuesday, March 26, 1996
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USG debates end in HUB
Undergraduate Student Government presidential and vice presidential candidates addressed issues such as improving student-town relations and involving students in University life at the HUB Fishbowl last night.
Elections commission appeals eligibility decision
The Undergraduate Student Government Supreme Court decided in a closed meeting last night that it will hear a USG Elections Commission appeal of Josh Pechter's eligibility to run for USG president.
Speaker discusses higher education
Higher education is not going to let the world pass it by, Dr. William C. Richardson said last night.
Drug-death culprit gets murder charge
The other occupant of a hotel room in which a local woman was found dead last month was charged yesterday in connection with her death.
Chapel fosters religious diversity
Nestled between classrooms and University buildings is a small brick structure that resembles a cottage. A long sign in front of the building announces that it is the Helen Eakin Eisenhower Chapel.
Board drafts plan to allocate activity fee funds
A group of administrators and students have drafted a long-awaited plan for the $25 student activity fee -- one that includes several broad areas in which the fee can be used at University Park and the Commonwealth Campuses.
Church-going not all about prayer
For Andy Wen, church is not only a place to exercise his religious devotion, but it is also a place where he can give back to the community -- something not commonly associated with University students.
Conway moves to open records
In what he called a move to "restore confidence to voters," Patrick Conway challenged fellow Republicans to release information on their personal finances at a news conference yesterday.
Special 'Alert' day targets undiagnosed diabetes cases
More than 8 million people are unaware that a killer is lurking. This year, that killer will take 169,000 lives. And one of the only ways for these people to protect themselves is to lose weight and exercise.
Pride Week kicks off for LGBSA community
Wearing jeans on an average day tends to make no statement at all. But during Pride Week, sporting jeans and other common items on certain days will show support for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
USG candidates stage stunts, get mixed student responses
As the 1996 Undergraduate Student Government elections approach, some USG presidential and vice presidential candidates demonstrated on campus yesterday in an effort to increase their visibility to students.
Ballot to pose four questions
University students voting in the 1996 Undergraduate Student Government elections tomorrow can tell USG what they think about campus and academic issues by answering four referendum questions on the ballot.
Police log
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Abe's title increases self-pride
More than anything, Sanshiro Abe seems relieved that he won a national title.
Stars stay in Atlanta, migrate to Baltimore
The National League East may be the home of the best and worst teams in baseball this year -- the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies. You figure out which is which.
Stars stay in Atlanta, migrate to Baltimore
Baseball claimed its comeback last year on the wings of a Cleveland Indian pennant run and a guy named Cal. But all fans are not convinced just yet, and many are looking to the star-studded American League East for some incentive to once again embrace America's pastime.
Tae kwon on for size
They have the skills. The question is whether they will get the chance to use them.
Spikers remain on win streak
With the EIVA playoffs only weeks away, the men's volleyball team is getting closer to where they want to be. But they aren't there yet, according to Lion coach Mark Pavlik.
Roses beat men's rugby team
Despite good ball movement and improved fundamentals, the Penn State men's rugby club came up short this past weekend. The Lancaster Roses men's club was able to control the tempo with its slow, methodical, ball-control style and grind out a 31-19 victory with the aid of some swirling winds. The Ruggers couldn't take advantage of having the wind at their backs and went into the latter stages of the game, down by three and facing the wind.
Experience key for defeat of Lady ruggers
The Lady Ruggers have never beaten the Washington Furies, and when they left the field after their game on Saturday they still had never beaten the Furies. The game may have counted as a loss, but the effort put out by Penn State was that of a champion.
Cager constructs global pro career
With a name seemingly more fitting for a foundation-like pivot on one of Joe Paterno's massive offensive lines, former Nittany Lion and current Seattle Supersonic center/forward Frank Brickowski has created quite an identity for himself.
Collegian Sports Columnist
Rob Amen: Lady Lions' postseason woes tough to swallow
Collegian Sports Columnist
John Lukacs: The NCAA football solution
----------------------------OPINIONS----------------------------
Collegian Columnist
If you don't listen to us, no guilt will hang over our heads
Collegian Columnist
A hard choice, but Jay and Rob beat MRC
Collegian Editorial
Ferris and Goldberg: Write in your vote for the pair that's got you on their minds
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