Back Issues
Thursday, April 25, 1996
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Giant can part of Pepsico protest
Students were not hallucinating yesterday if they thought they saw a giant, mutant Pepsi can standing next to the obelisk.
Clinton to speak to graduate students
President Clinton is coming to Penn State on May 10 to address University graduates in the Bryce Jordan Center.
Student opinion mixed about Clinton's speech
After hearing that the president is coming to Penn State on May 10 to speak at the graduate school commencement ceremony, some students were shocked. Some thought it was a joke. Some did not want to hear a word he said. Often, the reaction depended on whether they were Democrats or Republicans.
DUI patrol hits town
With more people out on the roads, police are taking extra precautions to ensure public safety.
Rally protests civilian casualties
They gathered in the sunshine on the steps of Old Main at noon yesterday. With the white, limestone building in the background, the students held up a banner with black and red lettering that said, "Innocent Civilians Being Killed in Southern Lebanon ... Why?"
Ceremony rewards Greeks
The Greek community held its own version of the Oscars Tuesday night, honoring members of fraternities and sororities for achievements in academics, participation in activities and chapter involvement.
Independent parties wax as tradition wanes
As voters become weary of the two-party system, some third parties are hoping this election year may bring success.
Students earn credit with program at sea
Stephanie Horn spent Spring Semester 1995 enrolled in college -- but instead of spending time around Willard Building and the HUB lawn, she was surrounded by the sea.
USG elects new staff members
After five debate-filled hours, the Undergraduate Student Government Senate voted to approve nine of the 10 executive staff members chosen by USG President Sharon Entenberg to serve in the 1996-97 administration.
University vice president to retire after four years
David Shirley, senior vice president for research and graduate education, will retire from his four-year term at the University at the end of the year.
Two USG elections workers docked for being 'unprepared'
Although four Undergraduate Student Government Elections Commissioners ran the March presidential elections, only two will be paid in full for their services, the USG Senate decided Tuesday.
Love affair
Forty-five years after graduating from New Rochelle High School in New York, University Board of Trustees President H. Jesse Arnelle is still telling the story of a phenomenon called Beatrice Perlstein Schein.
Preliminary Hearings
Police Log
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Gratitude adjustment
Lion reliever Matt Dalsey sure knows how to show a little gratitude.
Betz battling back after injuring knee at Big Tens
Jason Betz knew he hurt his right knee at the Big Ten wrestling championships at Ohio State, but by no means was he going to tell a doctor.
Free agency lands Scott in Atlanta
After failing to see his name appear on the big board at the 1996 NFL Draft, Freddie Scott had to wait until the Falcons picked him up yesterday.
With pressure off, gymmen seek to exceed expectations
The Penn State men's gymnastics team had two goals coming into the season. First, make the NCAA East Regionals in Iowa. Mission accomplished. Second, make the NCAA Championships at the University of Stanford. Again, mission accomplished.
Illini up first for netmen at Big Tens
The Penn State men's tennis team has been wearing its game face for a long time now. Hard work and confident play has been the Lion trademark while trekking to a sixth-place regular season finish in the Big Ten.
Gymnasts look to past for NCAA inspiration
Lady Lions have nothing to lose as lowest NCAA seed.
Kepner fills crucial role for spikers
On the court a player is respected because of skill. Off the court it is a little harder to be seen as a role model.
Experience key at NCAAs
To win a championship, teams must develop continuity between the experienced and inexperienced players, and the Penn State men's volleyball team is no exception.
----------------------------OPINIONS----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Cutting corners
Not sending hard copies of grades cheats students' expectations.
Collegian Columnist
Dana Delesio:
Advice on how you can preserve your version of the 'Penn State Perma-Grin.'
Collegian Columnist
Christine Miller:
Handy blue book of quotes captures memories of ups and downs.
Reader Opinion
