Back Issues
Wednesday, April 03, 1996
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CAC to evaluate upgrades for University Macintoshes
Students returning next fall may be surprised to see that the Macintosh computers in University computer labs have had facelifts.
Impact of vice presidential pick debated
One of the first high-profile decisions a presidential candidate makes during his campaign is choosing who his running mate will be. But according to some who study politics, the choice does not have a big impact on the race.
College Twp. to vote on tax tomorrow
The College Township Council will vote tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. whether to charge a 10-percent amusement tax for events held at the University's Bryce Jordan Center and Beaver Stadium.
Spanier gives fee approval
With the signature of University President Graham Spanier, the recommendation outlining how to implement the student activity fee was approved Monday.
University's Internet homepage revised
The University's homepage on the Internet got a new look Monday.
Plan to control pollution of bay
Chesapeake Bay fish, shellfish and sea grasses may be suffocated by the nitrate and phosphorus pollution that State College residents and students produce and send down the Susquehanna River.
Same-sex marriages discussed
Legally speaking, what many people may not realize is that marriage is a privilege, not a right. And it is one only heterosexuals may enjoy -- for now.
Police log
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Wolverine pitcher makes Lady Lions 14th victim
After shutting-out the Penn State softball team 5-0 in the second game of yesterday's doubleheader sweep, Michigan sophomore pitcher Sara Griffin showed why she was First-Team All-America and Big Ten Conference Player- and Freshman-of-the-Year last year.
Ontario native finds Lady Lions her fate
Jennifer Johnson was destined to come to Penn State.
Icer takes Johnson award
The name Bob Johnson is synonymous with hockey excellence. And now, so is the name Rob Keegan.
Dance team faces two and a half minutes of fame
The Penn State dance team is on its way to Florida. But it's not for a vacation. The team has some serious business on its mind.
No splinters for freshmen laxers
When Nittany Lion freshman Jason Rickel decided to come to Penn State and become part of the school's lacrosse program, he expected to get some, but not a great deal of playing time. Rickel's classmate and fellow attackman John Chescavage thought he would be spending this season riding the bench.
Scoring trend catching on for all laxers
The Nittany Lion lacrosse team's ability to score goals in bunches hasn't changed since last season, but now, Penn State gets those tallies in different ways and from several players.
Trackmen lose high jumper
One of the Lions is leaving the den.
Sluggers stampede past Bison
The baseball team continued its midseason surge yesterday -- despite almost letting a non-conference interruption of the Big Ten season fracture its concentration and recent good fortune.
Doubleheader provides double losses
The softball clinic was in session yesterday as Michigan (25-9, 4-1 Big Ten) schooled the Lady Lions (15-12, 0-4 Big Ten) in hitting, pitching, defense and most of all -- intensity.
Real world experience
If Ivan Spinner had it his way, he might be playing tennis every day for the rest of his life. He had it his way in college, but life now for the ex-Nittany Lion has become a whole new world since graduating last spring.
----------------------------OPINIONS----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Bad cake
USG elections were a recipe for continued apathy and low turnout
Collegian Guest Columnist
Karoline Gottschild: Fraudulent, glitzy world of mass media blurs definition of necessity and luxury
Collegian Columnist
Big Tommy Groff: Young man sheds Underoos, alcohol to find lost little boy
Reader opinion
