Back Issues
Thursday, Jan. 30, 1997
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USG, borough discuss housing
The State College Borough recently celebrated its centennial anniversary. But long before then, the University found its roots in this region, forming a student town.
Pumpkins smash PSU
Punk rock and arena rock experienced a meeting of the minds last night at the Bryce Jordan Center.
Penn State ID card -- the only card you'll need
Don't leave home without it.
CES reformer leaves University
A restructured Commonwealth Educational System will be in place July 1, but the man who led the drive for the redesign plan may only be able to reap its benefits for a little more than five months.
Woman held for trial in DUI homicide case
A Bellefonte woman was held over for trial yesterday on charges related to an accident in which one University visitor was killed and another severely injured in an alleged drunken driving accident last November.
No quick-fix solution for U.S. deficit problem
President Clinton and Congress are fishing for a solution to the federal deficit. But after four years, they have only a marlin's skeleton to show for their work.
Underage drinkers beware
Pennsylvania drivers under the legal drinking age may now be one beer away from a DUI arrest and not even know it.
Students, inspired by King, help area
In the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, students from several University service organizations will volunteer to help the State College community from 3 to 6 p.m. today.
Phone book gives advertisers new option
The Bell Atlantic Corporation phone book contains everything from phone numbers to bus routes to recycling information. Now, as the world moves into the electronic age, the traditional phone book could also become an E-mail directory.
Police log
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Trey chic
The art of shooting from beyond the 3-point arc is one that has grown recently in women's basketball.
Pepperdine counting on new wave of talent
Pepperdine has a connection with Penn State it would rather not have. When the two teams got together during a preseason tournament in December, Pepperdine won the match but lost much more.
Trackwomen continue to improve performance
Consistency. Improvement. Lifetime best. These are words often heard spoken by Lady Lion track coach Teri Jordan when she discusses her team's indoor season that began Jan. 11 at Rutgers.
Opportunities abound for students wanting to get in shape
Every year, around mid-January when a new year begins, many Americans find a renewed interest in working out and staying fit. After a long winter break, many Penn State students returned to University Park hoping to keep their recently made New Year's resolutions and get in shape.
Angle speaks about determination
This was the message Olympic wrestling gold medalist Kurt Angle gave to the more than 50 people who attended the Mark Luchinsky Memorial lecture last night at the HUB.
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Collegian Editorial
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My opinion
Collegian Columnist Dennis Kalup believes blood screening questions need to be revamped.
Reader opinion
- Be courteous, but don't interfere with others David C. Bukowski expresses an opinion against Jim Kinney's Jan. 24 column
- Emotional gun control argument lacking facts Andrew Kennett believes a recent letter was "a little short on facts."
- Icers' kindness was gift to boy with cancer Dina Cappa praises the Penn State Icers for their kindness to an 8-year-old boy.
