Back Issues
Monday, April 08, 1996
----------------------------NEWS----------------------------
Electronic tickets may simplify airline processes
Technology is trying to make it a little easier for airline passengers.
Assistant to president to retire after 33 years with University
After 33 years with the University, David Schuckers, a presidential special assistant for governmental affairs, will retire this summer.
Asian-Americans out to raise visibility
Along with the events of Ebony and Ivory Week this week, the Asian-American community has also planned a week full of events to raise Asian awareness and increase its visibility.
Wilkes-Barre Campus students find 'free' textbooks for sale
When it comes time to purchase textbooks for classes, students often try to buy used books to save money. But some students at the Wilkes-Barre Campus discovered buying some used books could put extra cash in instructors' pockets.
Ethnicity, culture to highlight program
Students of different cultures will unite and get to know each other this week during the 10th annual Ebony and Ivory Week programs.
Conklin running for House seat as outsider
State House candidate Scott Conklin said he remembers driving down South Atherton Street with his parents to the Stewart's Root Beer Stand and passing only one other business -- the venerable Autoport Motel and Restaurant.
Local FBI stay busy
There is a little bit of Washington, D.C. nestled in Happy Valley in the form of a local FBI office in State College.
Changes for office planned
University President Graham Spanier announced Friday a reorganization of the Office of Governmental Affairs starting July 1.
Offices in HUB to be rearranged
Starting sometime this summer, some new student organizations will be moving into the HUB.
Police log
----------------------------SPORTS----------------------------
Wins put sluggers in prime playoff position
In its quest to make its first-ever appearance in the Big Ten Tournament, the Penn State baseball team realized that strong pitching and timely hitting would give them the confidence to get there.
Laxers walkin' on SUNY-shine, 11-8
If the men's lacrosse team had any hopes of making the NCAA tournament this year, it needed to beat SUNY-Stony Brook, a team the Lions manhandled last year, 20-4.
Spikers split pair on weekend trip
Between Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne and Ball State -- the men's volleyball team's opponents this weekend -- there was one main difference. IPFW didn't block well while Ball State did.
Netmen badger Wisconsin, colonize RMC
Lion freshman Mike Griesser stared down his opponent with a look that could kill. His opponent was Wisconsin's John Thomsen, and the look was spurred by a questionable call on a short volley Griesser had dropped on Thomsen's side of the net.
Opponents can't derail lady laxers
The women's lacrosse locomotive just keeps rolling along as the No. 3 Lady Lions (7-2) ended its weekend tour with a sweep, defeating No. 15 Lehigh (5-2) and No. 9 Dartmouth (5-3). The Lady Lions have won seven straight since the initial two-loss start of the season.
Collegian Sports Columnist
Jonathan Bombulie: Sideshow Bob king of campus according to unscientific survey
----------------------------OPINIONS----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
We're not amused: Tax disregards PSU's true impact
Collegian Editorial
Now's your chance: Raise your voice about the HUB
Reader opinion
Collegian Columnist
Andrew Kreider: Coming out as a straight man who won't tolerate your gay bashing
