Back Issues
Thursday, June 13, 1996
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University awaits amusing decision
As it stands now, basketball games, football games, concerts and other University attractions will cost 5 percent more, unless the University wins its fight against the new tax.
Police investigate link in recent assaults, indecent exposures
Since the end of April, four assaults and two indecent exposure incidents have caught the attention of the State College Police Department.
Clinton fails to fill Jordan Center
Although 1,000 people scooped up the last of the 12,000 tickets available on the day of the Graduate School commencement ceremony May 10, those who attended could see many open spaces and gaps in the crowd.
Clinton stresses for a positive future
Before the graduates of the University's Graduate School stepped out to make their mark on the world, President Clinton spoke to them about the future, the world today and the importance of helping their fellow Americans.
University prepared for Clinton, after Bush
On Friday, May 10, the Bryce Jordan Center joined the White House as another establishment in which President Clinton followed in the footsteps of Bush. Though George Bush himself has not appeared at the center, the musical group bearing his last name preceded Clinton's visit as the center's main attraction.
A presidential invasion of State College
May 10 was no ordinary graduation day.
Clinton speech grabs spotlight at graduation
The college graduation commencement ceremony is traditionally one of the biggest days in a student's life. After spending almost two decades in school, the ceremony allows a student to get together with family and close friends to celebrate the transition to "the real world."
Divine promise prompts speaker to step down
The University prides itself on promoting cultural diversity as well as freedom of speech.
Tight security ensures safe presidential protection
Two men dressed in black wait atop a hangar, rifles in hand. An unmarked van disappears into the woods on the other side of the runway -- only to emerge a few minutes later. Dogs sniff equipment before the limousines arrive.
Area man dies of self inflicted stab wound
A State College man's death is being ruled a suicide by Centre County Coroner Kerry Benninghoff.
University approves maintenance budget
The University Board of Trustees approved a $1,601,049,000 interim maintenance and operating budget on May 10 for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
Officials searching for clue in student's death
The sudden death of a University student last month in Chili's Grill & Bar, 137 S. Allen St., has officials baffled.
Board of Trustees Briefs
Seven University Board of Trustees members were re-elected to the board on May 9 to serve three-year terms beginning July 1.
Police Log
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PSU coaches, athletes win awards
News in brief from the Penn State athletic community.
Linksters end 29th at NCAAs
For the first time since 1987, there were Nittany Lions on the links with the Sun Devils and Razorbacks at the NCAA golf championship.
Special Olympians leave special mark on crowd
The crowd in Rec Hall was brought to its feet twice on Saturday night.
Brown on the job full time at Marist
Monroe Brown enjoyed his two seasons as a restricted-earnings coach for the Nittany Lion basketball team, but he knew the time was right for him to move on to a full-time, full-paid position.
Slugger season ends abruptly
The Penn State baseball team has suffered through rough times in its first four years in the Big Ten, trying to make a lasting impression of a winner. The first season ended with the Nittany Lions at .500, but three losing seasons later, the Nittany Lions finally made that impression a reality.
Hawaii, Katz say 'aloha' to spikers
While most students were engulfed in the hellish week of finals, the Penn State men's volleyball team traveled to Pauley Pavilion on UCLA's campus to take its biggest final of all.
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Collegian Editorial
Wanted
The voices and opinions of the student body
Reader Opinion
Collegian Columnist
Jason Alt: The biggest mistake you can make in college: nothing
