Back Issues
Wednesday, April 17, 1996
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Mud-covered students slide in 'crazy games'
Pouring rain and slippery mud could not stop students from catapulting bags of chili, tomatoes and chocolate sauce-covered sponges into other students' oversized pants Monday evening on the HUB lawn.
Local GOP to debate issues
Three of the four candidates for the Republican nomination in the 5th Congressional District will debate the issues tonight.
Getting down to earth
Earth Day to some people may be just another day to hug a tree, but here at University Park, students can find many assorted activities to prolong the 1996 theme of sustainability all week long.
Local House candidates seek to work with University
Even though the 171st state House District barely skirts the east end of campus -- it includes Snyder, Stone, Hastings and Stuart halls, the Bryce Jordan Center and Beaver Stadium -- the University and its state funding will figure prominently in the race for the seat.
5th District candidates debate PACs
Money may not be able to buy love, but it can purchase a legislator's vote, according to Patrick Conway, a candidate for the Republican nomination in the 5th Congressional District.
Community, students tour fraternities
They saw a piece of Old Main last night, and the biggest fraternity house at the University. They also visited the chapter that boasts its members have the highest GPA of any University fraternity.
Students find difficulty getting needed courses
As Spring Semester 1996 comes to a close, returning students are doing what is tradition for Penn State undergraduates -- scheduling.
USG holds Senate elections
Mark Sosnowsky, an Undergraduate Student Government town senator, was elected USG Senate president last night.
Spanier lobbies on Hill
University President Graham Spanier along with other Big Ten university presidents went to Capitol Hill yesterday to urge continued federal support for higher education.
Lager runs dry for area suppliers
In a college town, a variety of beers can be found, and in State College, Yuengling beer is no rarity on local distributors' shelves. But while State College may carry a full supply, surrounding areas are left dry.
Police log
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Laxers hope to knock Bison from lofty undefeated perch
While Bucknell's lacrosse team wasn't bad last season, it just wasn't this good.
Hurlers key for sluggers
For baseball coach Joe Hindelang, the equation dictating the grand old game is a simple one.
Ratios force NCAA to continue 12-team format for lacrosse playoffs
While more men's lacrosse teams are playing at a level worthy of earning them an NCAA tournament berth, no additional squads will participate in the NCAA championships starting May 11.
Blue Devil says hello to blue, white
In his effort to keep his program on the plateau established by last season's success, basketball coach Jerry Dunn may have wanted to snag someone like a Mike Krzyzewski or Bobby Knight for the empty assistant coach position.
Netwomen scramble for win
It didn't look like she could get there in time.
Collegian Sports Columnist
Cameron McGaughy:
Gymwomen, region lack (but deserve) nation's respect
----------------------------OPINIONS----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Thanks, for now
Student lobbying efforts promising, but must be persistent for success
Reader Opinion
Collegian Columnist
Bill Lalor:
Testament to conservatism: Keep the faith on a P.C. campus
