Back Issues
Wednesday, April 16, 1997
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Locals protest Rockview execution with prayer vigil
A federal judge granted a temporary stay yesterday for murderer Gary Heidnik's execution, scheduled for last night at the State Correctional Institution at Rockview, while protesters rallied against the death penalty on campus.
Honorary display offends residents
When it was Resident Assistant Maria Chan's turn to design the bulletin board in the Beaver Hall Rec Room, she thought it would be a good idea to combine two nationally celebrated months into one display.
Hershey Medical Center's nurses to speak as one in new union
The University's Hershey Medical Center nurses now have a stronger, more unified voice, said Cindy Hipszer, a registered nurse at the medical center.
Latecomers wait until last minute to file taxes
Yesterday was tax day, a fact that seemed to escape Steven Bercik's attention.
USG amends decision
In response to controversial remarks made by a town senator last week, the Undergraduate Student Government Senate last night reaffirmed its commitment to University students by passing amended legislation.
Miss America stresses power of literacy
When her life is over, it will not matter what type of car she drove, which house she lived in or how much money she had in her bank account. The only thing that will matter to Tara Holland, Miss America 1997, is making a difference in the life of a child or adult with a literacy problem, she said.
Indigo Girls show Rec Hall strength found in power of two
The power of two was felt in full force last night at Rec Hall.
Saying goodbye
What a difference a year can make.
Hospital asks ill visitors not to see patients
A lingering cold spell has caused Centre Community Hospital to issue a late-season reminder to visitors.
Group plans to take trip of a lifetime again
Striving toward the trip of a lifetime means taking large steps.
Student arraigned after baseball bat incident
Daniel J. Kollock, the 20-year-old University student who allegedly attempted to break into an East Beaver Avenue apartment with several other individuals last week, was arraigned before District Justice Carmine Prestia Jr. Monday.
Police Log
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Laxers hope Bucknell forgets past
After an exhilarating 12-11 overtime victory against Hobart on Saturday, the No. 14 Penn State men's lacrosse team plays a 7:30 p.m. game today at Bucknell to face a team that handed the Nittany Lions an 11-6 defeat last year.
Sports column
Collegian sports enterprise writer Jim Iovino says he will miss the Hartford Whalers.
Reunion at Cornell for sluggers
When the Penn State baseball team takes the field today at Cornell, there will be two Nittany Lions players riding an extra wave of motivation.
Tennis center being built on campus
Where poultry barns once stood, the construction of a new $1.7 million tennis complex on campus is planned for an area off Bigler Road near the outdoor swimming pool.
Winning for lady sluggers: Like pulling teeth
Before Penn State's softball doubleheader with Michigan yesterday Lady Lion coach Robin Petrini described this current streak of away games as the "teeth" of the Penn State schedule.
Netwomen earn best ranking in PSU history
The Penn State women's tennis team earned the highest national ranking in the history of the university.
Squash club gets overmatched at Big Tens
For the Penn State squash club, last weekend's Big Ten squash championships at Northwestern turned out to be a little more than expected.
Grueling regular season nips grapplers in heel come postseason
With just under 30 seconds remaining in the third period, Penn State's Jason Betz was on the brink of elimination for the 1997 NCAA Wrestling Championships.
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Collegian Editorial
Spanier should support women who are taking back the night
My opinion
Collegian columnist Sallie Palmieri says everyone needs to lend a helping hand to abused children by reporting abuse.
Reader opinion
- Scott Paterno should run for borough council
- 'Woman of the Big Ten' speaks about posing
- Triathletes deserve newspaper recognition
