Back Issues
Friday, July 05, 1996
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Bookstore honors community spirit
In honor of National Independent Bookstore Week, which runs from July 20 to 26, the Little Professor Book Center, 1647 N. Atherton St., is promoting three books that celebrate community spirit.
Sweet local business makes sugar-coated return
With the re-opening of a local staple, State College is welcoming back one of its sweetest residents.
Snap, crackle and pop
Enormous crowds of people walked up to the Bryce Jordan Center in extreme anticipation of State College's display of fireworks this Independence Day
Festival void explodes with activity
Okay, so you come to State College for the Independence Day holiday to see the fireworks. You settle in and find a great parking space. With parking taken care of, there are another couple of hours before the show starts. So now what?
Fans skip fireworks for bombastic 'ID4'
Using their mind control, the aliens of Independence Day sold out every show in its first three days, making Eraser vanish and reducing The Rock to pebbles. Judging by the long lines waiting for tickets to see the movie, Independence Day is well on its way to leaving the competition light years behind.
Wage increase may shrink jobs
The high costs of college force many University students to work seemingly endless hours at minimum wage jobs. For these students, the proposed increase in the minimum wage cannot come soon enough. But if the increase occurs, some local businesses may hire less students.
Coroner investigates local shooting death
Centre County Coroner Kerry Benninghoff requested a coroner's inquest Tuesday into the shooting death of Kitu Sampson, formerly of 205 Johnson Terrace.
Woman injured in car accident on route 322
An Allensville woman was transported to Geisinger Medical Center after the car she was driving went off the side of the road and into a ditch, according to the State College Police Department.
Route 322 project may cause delays
Some motorists on U.S. Route 322 will soon experience delays as road crews begin a three-month project to install rumble strips along a dangerous highway stretch.
University Briefs
Police Log
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Olympic fencing boasts PSU ties
To some followers outside Lion Country, the tradition of Penn State sports only stretches to the pulsating frenzy that comes off the gridiron. But quietly, another proud Penn State tradition is making a statement to be recognized by its fans.
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TV viewing may suffer as Internet usage increases
People are trading in the point and shoot of a television remote control for the point and click of a computer.
'Independence' provides sci-fi fireworks
Like the massive ship that descends toward the Earth, Independence Day is a large, sleek vehicle designed to completely take us over. However, despite its ability to conquer your senses, it is not completely out of this world.
Obsession songs: With every breath you take, I'll be stalking you
My Opinion: "Aunt" Sylvie Golden-Shapiro
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Collegian Editorial
See you in court:
Silly Penn State lawsuit not even worth Judge Wapner's time.
Reader Opinion
Collegian Columnist
Rand Hubiak:
Love doctor shares test to decide if time to amputate
