Back Issues
Tuesday, April 09, 1996
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Student leader invited to Oxford University
He wakes up early, attends classes, begins an experiment or does preparatory work in the laboratory, stops by the Interfraternity Council office, eats dinner with his fraternity, attends meetings, finishes up some odd work and then finally settles down for the day.
Friends mourn student killed in car crash
A group of students are sharing their grief after an accident claimed the life of a friend Sunday night on Interstate 80.
Juggling act
During the busy days of college, many University students can rarely find time for anything but studying, sleeping and a few outside activities. But Seana McGinley and Jim Kase are not your typical students.
Conventions build platforms, inspire parties
The role of national political conventions has gone through major changes in American political history, and what takes place this August at the Republican National Convention in San Diego and the Democratic National Convention in Chicago will not much resemble the political conventions of the past.
Program allows student parents to share child-care responsibilities
When Stacy Jaryno became pregnant her senior year of high school, many people were not happy with the choice she made to have the baby -- college, they said, would be impossible.
IFC board backs ordinance's spirit
The Interfraternity Council's executive board made a recommendation last night that the council support the spirit of a proposed State College Borough ordinance that could revoke fraternity rental permits.
Court rules Pechter didn't overspend
The Undergraduate Student Government Elections Court ruled last night that former USG presidential candidate Josh Pechter did not overspend on campaigning for the 1996 USG presidency.
Pizza stores vie for slice of college market
Competition can become pretty ruthless when there's only one slice of pizza left in the box. But for the 16 pizza shops in State College, vying for a slice of the pie means more than just getting your hand into the box.
March, rally voice issues
The womyn of Penn State will be taking to the streets tonight.
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Abe's Olympic flame burns out
One week after Penn State wrestler Kerry McCoy earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team, another Lion fell just short of his Olympic dream.
No. 11 Volleycards ace Spikers, knock off opponents
The Penn State men's volleyball team went into University Arena in Muncie, Ind., with everything to gain and a lot to lose. But even leaving the arena with a disappointing loss, it felt that it did not lose a lot.
It's your Phling . . .
This holiday weekend, rather than having the grounds covered with festive Easter eggs, the skies were inundated with flying saucers.
Not-so-ready for Big Ten players
The Penn State softball team (17-15, 0-7 Big Ten) said it was ready for the Big Ten. Wrong.
Ruggers primed for nationals after weekend victory
The Penn State men's rugby club found out exactly where it stands going into its two biggest tournaments of the season.
Play ball
The Lion baseball team, which prides itself on unflagging togetherness, wasn't quite the big ol' happy family it is now when senior centerfielder Troy Strauser was an underclassman.
Injury can't hobble netmen win streak
Before the start of yesterday's men's tennis match with Duquesne, Penn State coach Jan Bortner had some bad news to pass on to his team. Dale Cathell, the No. 5 singles starter was not going to play and his injured knee may force him to miss more time than was originally expected.
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'Alternative Nation' host, Kennedy, to speak at Schwab
Kennedy, the omnipresent VJ and host of MTV's "Alternative Nation," will speak about pop culture and politics later this month on campus.
----------------------------OPINIONS----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Conquer the terror Tonight, women will have no reason to fear the dark
Reader opinion
Collegian Columnist
Jon Feinberg: Men must realize that sexual assault is their problem too
Collegian Columnist
Rustam Kasad: Music of Generation X provokes questions of identity
