Back Issues
Tuesday, April 16, 1996
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Borough passes proposal
Despite the adamant disapproval of council President Tom Daubert and council member Janet Knauer, the revised edition of the Rental Permit Revocation Proposal and new amendments to that edition were passed by the State College Borough Council last night.
Center yields burning Bush
What initially promised to be a three course banquet at the Bryce Jordan Center last night actually turned out to be nothing more than a late-night snack. Bush did their part and brought the beer, while the Goo Goo Dolls served the dip and No Doubt, the cheese.
Despite isolation, State College grows more colorful
State College is just like many other small college towns, with its isolated location and its quaint little shops. But while many students come here to learn about the world and see different cultures, State College may not be teaching them about diversity in the true sense of the word.
Dole's political strength in Pa. questioned
Although U.S. Sen. Bob Dole, R-Kan., appeared in good spirits during his visit to Hershey last Wednesday, some were questioning the senator's political strength in the state. Recent polls have indicated the Senate majority leader is trailing President Clinton in the Keystone State.
Fire, water damage apartment building
Residents of Allen Park Apartments, 1013 S. Allen St., were not allowed back into their building last night after it was evacuated because of an apartment fire.
Former Aryan Nation member skips speech
Floyd Cochran, a former member of Aryan Nation and scheduled guest speaker at the program "Healing the Hate: Learning What To Do When Hate Crimes Hit Home," was a no-show.
Indiana, PSU share more than Big Ten affiliation
Among Big Ten schools, Indiana University and Penn State are often compared due to their similar city and population structures. Both are tucked away in the middle of farmlands far from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Perot draws speculation on chance of joining race
As the primary season winds down and the two major political parties have all but chosen their candidates, attention is now being directed to the possibility of a third-party challenge in the fall campaign.
Tax filers send post office midnight rush
The tax deadline arrived in State College last night and was preceded by a rush of people to the post office.
GRE testing service announces Web preparation for exam-tangled students
In an effort to provide students with more opportunities to practice for the new Computerized Adaptive Test form of the Graduate Record Examination, Kaplan has announced the release of their new ePrep service on the Internet.
Police log
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Gymmen floored by freshman's fine form
After the first two rotations in the NCAA East Regional Saturday night, things did not look too good for the Penn State men's gymnastics team.
Collegian Sports Columnist
Frank Ferriola: Questions abound as drive for Lord Stanley's Cup begins
Torn ACL may end Scioli's season
The Penn State football team will be short one warrior this season as an integral Nittany Lion takes a forced leave of absence.
Lady Lions to meet match
When the Penn State softball team (19-16, 2-8 Big Ten) takes the field against Michigan State (23-13, 5-6) at 1 p.m. this afternoon at Lady Lion field, the Lady Lions may be staring at a mirror image of themselves.
Attitude adjustment
They attribute it to a change in attitude.
Lady ruggers machine heads to UMass, wins across board
When the Lady Ruggers headed up to the University of Massachusetts over the weekend, they expected to play six games and get in a good workout. The latter was true, but because of stormy conditions Penn State only competed in 4½ games -- winning three of them.
Netwomen hope to corral Marshall
When Penn State women's tennis coach Sue Whiteside looked at her team's spring schedule, she knew something had to be different if the Lady Lions wanted to better their chances of winning at the Big Ten Championships April 25-28.
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Collegian Editorial
Building relations:
University should continue to accept student input on HUB/Robeson
Collegian Columnist
Josh Bokee: Observations and suggestions from a veteran of Penn State student activism
Collegian Columnist
Jim Rodgers:
Newest alumni still have a say in University's unfinished business
Collegian Columnist
Tom Groff:
Intersession a time to reflect on necessity of student nuisances
Reader Opinion
