Back Issues
Thursday, April 18, 1996
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Spring It Together hosts Casino Night, auction
University students had to know when to hold 'em and know when to fold while gambling at blackjack and roulette tables Tuesday night.
WRSC hosts debate
The talk of the town shifted last night to the issues facing the candidates for the 5th Congressional District.
Student leader looks only to the future
When people who know Ben Faulds describe him, the same words come up over and over again -- dedicated, hard-working and determined.
Year filled with accomplishment, conflict as CCSG coordinator reviews term
Matthew Plocki, former student of the New Kensington Campus, began his term as Council of Commonwealth Student Governments coordinator with visions of taking a system he believes is viewed as second class and making improvements.
University Scholars Program to add more courses, students
About 40 more University Scholars will enter the University this Fall Semester -- creating the largest honors class since 1990.
Infrastructure key campaign issue
With Pennsylvania roads consistently rated among the worst in the country, the infrastructure of the 5th Congressional District is an important issue for candidates running to replace U.S. Rep. Bill Clinger, R-Warren.
Speakers address NPHC goals, conflicts
Predominantly black fraternities and sororities today may not be living up to the goals set by the founders of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, said two NPHC representatives last night.
Eco-Action promotes harmony with pole ceremony
The smell of burning sage wafted in the air as more than 70 hands joined together to support peace. Soft voices struggled against the wind and the sounds of a Frisbee game, as students and community members expressed their thoughts about peace last night on Old Main lawn.
Police Log
Preliminary Hearings
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Sluggers take two off Cornell
Despite how rosy it may sound, there is the potential for a problem in the seemingly flawless situation of scoring frequently in the first game of a doubleheader.
Hoyt's hard work pays off for gymwomen
Carey Hoyt sprinted down the runway, sprung into the air and then landed on her feet -- for a brief second -- before losing her balance and falling off to the side, accompanied by a collective gasp from the crowd.
Two-timer
When a new season begins, it usually takes a while for players to get the lead out and get up to playing against competition. But one Lady Lion lacrosse player doesn't have that problem -- she has a running start carrying over from her fall activities.
If the slipper fits . . .
Last night at Jeffrey Field, the Penn State men's lacrosse team got run over by the carriage carrying the Cinderella story Bucknell Bison. Bucknell, the perenial pumpkin of a program, proved it is worthy of a No. 10 ranking by beating the Lions 11-6.
Pavlik teaches rather than preaches
Most sport analysts believe that the coach must make up the psyche of the team he coaches to be successful. Mark Pavlik has done that for the Penn State men's volleyball team. But not by screaming down the throat of players, or not be scaring them to death. Just as calm and collected as talking to the official, he does it with intelligence, hard work, and more importantly, class.
Lady Lions continue home drought
The Penn State softball team must hate playing at Lady Lion field. Check the numbers: 0-5 going into yesterday's doubleheader against Michigan State, but the worst statistic of all is these losses occurred against Big Ten foes.
Cagers nab 99.44% pure point guard
The Nittany Lion basketball team has received a commitment from Titus Ivory, a point guard from Charlotte, N.C., who spent last season at Phillips Academy, a preparatory school in Andover, Mass.
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Miller time at Jordan Center
When a new season begins, it usually takes a while for players to get the lead out and get up to playing against competition. But one Lady Lion lacrosse player doesn't have that problem -- she has a running start carrying over from her fall activities.
----------------------------OPINIONS----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Petty games
Critics should realize the Penn State-Pitt rivalry is dead
Collegian Columnist
Andrew Kreider:
Religions not practicing what they preach
Collegian Columnist
Scott Paterno:
A change of pace:
Positive comments on dear old State
Collegian Columnist
Rustam Kasad: Memoirs of a 21st birthday -- from alcohol to cakes
Reader Opinion
