Back Issues
Friday, June 14, 1996
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Abuse victim aid considered
The people and politicians of Centre County will have to wait until September to know if the handling of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and child abuse cases will be revamped.
New scholars learn lessons on the road
It wasn't the typical Penn State learning experience, if there is such a thing as the "typical" Penn State learning experience
State College ranks up there
Money magazine now knows something Penn State students and local residents have known for years -- State College is the place to be.
University student dies after traffic accident
A University student is dead almost a week after being hit by a drunken driver.
Police Log
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Second to one
Ruggers reach finals before losing title match.
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Lack of originality crushes 'The Rock'
The villain of The Rock, a terrorist played by Ed Harris, carries out his plans with intelligence, precision and even a little creative thinking. If only he had directed the movie.
READY TO WEAR
Before Bob Dylan. Before the Rolling Stones. Even before the Beatles. There was Forever Plaid.
Classic mysteries come from a wide variety of authors and influences
Since Edgar Allan Poe published "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" in 1841, the mystery genre has been alive and well. While countless mystery novels, featuring countless gumshoes and sneaky sleuths, have come and gone during those years, only a few stand above the rest.
Writer's conference focuses not on whodunit but where
Yesterday afternoon over 50 professors, authors, editors and readers arrived at the Penn State Scanticon to discuss what was up until now virtually a mystery, the "Landscapes of Murder.".
Anatomy of a Mystery
To inspector Finch of Scotland Yard, the sight of Lord Dudley's body fit in naturally with the gothic atmosphere of the entire manor. The light from the study's dying candelabra cast a dull glow over the prostrate figure sprawled on the floor, which still clutched an ivory pipe in its right hand. Finch noted tobacco lying scattered on the carpet, and two glasses half-filled with brandy that were placed on a nearby mahogany table. In lifting a glass to his nose, Finch detected the faint, bitter odor of almonds . . .
Collegian Columnist
Sylvie Golden-Shapiro -- One proud feminist declares: I am woman, hear me flush!
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Collegian Editorial
Grade games
University's new 1 (800) number shouldn't replace mailing grades.
Reader Opinion
Collegian Columnist
Stephanie G. Rosenfeld:
'Product of suburbia' learns about life on the other side
