Back Issues
Friday, Jan. 17, 1997
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Church targets student's art work
When Christine Enedy created her final project for Art 330 she knew it would be noticed, but she had no idea it would gain national attention.
Farmer's market springs up on Calder Way
Downtown shoppers will have one more option for produce and crafts beginning today when the Calder Indoor Farmer's Market, 209 W. Calder Way, opens.
Local abortion leaders react to Atlanta bombing
The explosions that shook an abortion clinic and injured six people yesterday morning were felt far from the scene of the incident in Atlanta.
New Pa. welfare to be discussed
It's out with the old and in with the new for the existing welfare system in Pennsylvania.
Abortion rate drop in '95 largest in history
Despite the continuing controversy surrounding abortions, the Pennsylvania State Department of Health recently released statistics showing a drop in abortion rates in 1995.
Fraternity GPAs surpass non-Greek average
For the first time in recent memory, the grade point average for fraternity members has surpassed the nonfraternity men's average.
Students deciding on housing
For students living on campus, that anxious time of the year is coming again -- time to decide where to live for Fall Semester.
Police log
Reporter want ad
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Rookie coach leads struggling Mountaineers against Icers
When Brian Bronk returned to West Virginia University to attend graduate school last year, he knew he wanted to continue to play a role with the ice hockey team he captained for two seasons as a player.
Trackmen to face a strong field at Relays
The Penn State men's indoor track team will face its first significant challenge of the season today when it travels to Lewisburg to compete in the two-day Bucknell-Hershey Relays.
Windy City holds gymmen's next challenge
The No. 6 Nittany Lions will face seven teams in the Windy City Open in Chicago. The team placed second in its opening competition.
Gymwomen hope to rebound at tri-meet
After losing their season opener last week to Alabama, the Lions will have a chance to gauge their success this week at Rec Hall.
Lady cagers to hit hard
KO'd after losing their last five out of six games, the Lady Lions search for stamina in the Big Ten.
Cagers limp into matchup with Badgers
Penn State will have a chance to boost its record tomorrow against Wisconsin, another team struggling in Big Ten play.
New coach hopes to give George Mason new life
Uvaldo Acosta brings new style of play and attitude to Patriots; hopes to upset No. 6 Spikers at Rec Hall
Grapplers hope to step it up in national duels
Time and again, the coaches and athletes of the Penn State wrestling team have stated many of the tournaments they have entered and teams they have scheduled are for the purpose of preparing the team for the Big Ten and national competitions at the end of the season.
Crazed swimwomen to face Pitt
Crazy. Not foaming at the mouth crazy, just the kind of crazy that is born from preparing for a meet with an interstate rival. This is the kind of crazy Penn State women's swimming coach Bob Krimmel shows the week before the Pitt-Penn State match.
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Collegian Editorial
Audience beware: This editorial is rated G
My opinion
Assistant Campus Editor Jennifer Strawser talks about how her friend's battle with cancer has shown her how to keep hope alive in the face of adversity.
Reader opinion
Three University students do not want to be penalized for showing their Nittany Lion Spirit.
Where is your voice?
Attend a meeting about state welfare reform or become a Collegian columnist or cartoonist.
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Bryce Jordan Center Anniversary page
Let's go inside and Join the Celebration
Sekula's 'Dismal Science' highlights ordinary daily life around the world
Renowned international photographer Allan Sekula challenged an audience of 225 to dissect and understand his first American retrospective, entitled Dismal Science: Photo Works by Allan Sekula, 1972-1996, Tuesday night in the Palmer Museum of Art- Lipcon Auditorium.
'Safe' dizzies audience into world of psychotic wonder
Carol White is sick. Caught in traffic, she suddenly becomes nauseated. On a trip to the dry-cleaner, she collapses on the floor in a seizure.
'Celestial' shines as a flight of fancy
Esta película extranjera es en español, con subtítulos en inglés. (This foreign film has English subtitles.)
Column
Collegian Arts Editor Nanette Bitting talks about how the Nielsen ratings are all a lie.
Symbol man self-indulgent, but still groovy
One of the most difficult aspects of writing music reviews is adapting to the format. Limited by newspaper space and time the audience has to read the paper, a writer has to condense all of his or her ideas into one 12-inch passage that is still somewhat eloquent.
On Air
NewsRadio writer leaves behind Harvard anthropology for Hollywood sitcom success
'King of the Hill' entertains, but no rival for 'Simpsons'
The new animated show "King of the Hill" premiered last Sunday and, while not the next coming of "The Simpsons," the show still has potential to be a hit.
Center's effects spread far outside Penn State
While much has been said regarding the widespread effects the Bryce Jordan Center has had on areas outside of the University, these facts are often presented in terms of broad generalizations.
