Back Issues
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1997
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Crash kills Bellefonte man, injures Milesburg woman
A Bellefonte man was killed yesterday when he lost control of his vehicle on U.S. Route 220, Philipsburg state police said.
Local pilot's body found after crash
The body of Dr. Richard Allen of Sayre, was recovered by Pennsylvania state police yesterday afternoon after his plane crashed Saturday night in the Hammersley Wild Area in Potter County.
CES baccalaureate dream fades
Three Commonwealth Campuses were denied permission to offer baccalaureate degrees by Secretary of Education Eugene Hickok.
Tuition break casualty of merger
Many medical center employees are feeling the shock of the University's plan to phase out the 75 percent tuition reduction for those employees who are transferring to the Penn State Geisinger Health System.
Faculty Senate Committee changes ESACT requisite
The committee voted on a three credit flexible requirement yesterday. That means when the new general education system is implemented, students will have the choice to take either all health education courses, all ESACT courses or a combination of the two.
Financial difficulties close Pizza Hut's doors
Pizza lovers will have one less menu to choose from when international chain Pizza Hut closes the doors to its 244 W. College Ave. restaurant today at 2 p.m.
Local politician wants big changes
Although he is only a first-term congressman, U.S. Representative John Peterson said he plans to play an active part in the 105th Congress.
Problems delay opening of new apartments A new eight-story apartment building with an underground parking facility might not be completed by the expected date in August -- a development some tenants said they were never notified about.
Profits from recycling to benefit marathon
All profits from the recycling of aluminum and steel cans at the University from Jan. 20 to Feb. 14 will be donated to the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, to benefit the Four Diamonds Fund at the University's Hershey Medical Center.
Acting out life lessons
A three scene interactive play, "The Morning After," was sponsored by the Center for Women's Students and the Office of Health Promotion and Education. It served to educate students with many street-smart tips on how to party safely and avoid sexual assault.
Spanier addresses Hershey-Geisinger, Dickinson School of Law at meeting
Appearing before the University Faculty Senate for the first time since the mergers with Dickinson School of Law and Geisinger Health System, University President Graham Spanier yesterday answered questions from faculty senators.
Survey says: class attendence loses to sleep
A Penn State Pulse survey on class attendance at the University, conducted by the Student Affairs Assessment Office, showed more students tend to cut daily classes scheduled before 9:30 a.m., and those classes on Fridays.
USG changes election rules and regulations
Candidates in the upcoming Undergraduate Student Government elections will see their spending limits rise, but the number of posters students see on campus may decrease, according to the USG Elections Code passed at the USG Senate meeting last night.
Metallica to perform at Bryce Jordan Center
Metallica will perform at 7 p.m. March 2 at The Bryce Jordan Center, with opening act Corrosion of Conformity.
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Close game ends in cager loss
Go figure. A team plays its absolute best game of the season and still comes out on the losing end. Such is life when you are the 1-7 Nittany Lion basketball team.
Lions still lack consistency
The offensive attack of the Penn State men' basketball team has been inconsistent as a stubborn shower head for much of the season.
Spartans get chance to silence critics against Badgers
The growing popularity of women's basketball was apparent last week in East Lansing, Mich., when records for attendance were set for No. 23 Michigan State during its 76-67 win against Michigan.
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Column
Collegian Sports Editor David Comer talks about how good are Penn State athletes for the world of sports because of their perseverance.
Masley not unfamiliar with role in ABL
On virtually every team and in every sport there are role players
Versatile recruit to fill gaps for Lions
If a quarterback gets injured next year, Penn State's latest recruit, who committed to the Nittany Lions on Monday, could fill that void. Or if the punter breaks a foot, he could step in there, too.
Swimwomen knock off Hoosiers and find confidence
As the Penn State women's swimmers (5-4, 2-4 Big Ten) came together Saturday against Indiana for their routine pre-meet cheer, something was missing -- much of the team.
Formidable Lion wrestling trio leads teammates by example
One has been perfect. Another has been nearly perfect. Add them to yet another, and their combined mark is 66-6.
----------------------------OPINION----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Students need to turn housing nightmare into tale of triumph
My opinion
Collegian Columnist Kevin Gardner expresses his views about adolescent beauty pagents, in light of JonBenet Ramsey's death.
Reader opinion
- Affirmative action produces diversity Will Carper responds to a letter about affirmative action.
- STRAIGHT may help diversity of thought Jeremy S. Nightingale expresses agreement with a previous letter about STRAIGHT.
