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Friday, June 13, 1997
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Delayed homicide trial begins Monday
The stabbing death of State College resident Ruth Fergus occurred more than two years ago, but the man who has been charged with the crime has not yet been brought to trial.
Collegian Feature Photo
Varied pieces of charred furniture lie in a pile by a dumpster at Armenara Plaza, 131 Sowers St., yesterday.
Lights are not bright on Beaver Avenue
Students, State College residents and visitors may have to take a walk on the south side until the second week of July.
Shopping options increased
On East College Avenue, a shopping center featuring a grocery store, an office supply store and an auto parts store may be open to shoppers next summer, State College Borough Council member Dan Klees said.
State fire marshal's ruling on apartment fire expected
The state police fire marshal was called in yesterday to rule the cause of Wednesday's fire at the Armenara Plaza, said Steve Lower, Alpha Fire Co. chief. However, he said he has not heard a ruling from the fire marshal yet.
Special Olympics Feature Photo
Ana Fogelsanger, 19, of State College, raises her torch in Jeffrey Field during the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics yesterday.
On the road again
New University faculty get a taste of Pennsylvania
Bike path provides new way to see Centre region
Centre Region students and residents now have a new option for recreation, as well as an alternative to the area's congested streets.
Back in business
Consumers and businesspeople mingle at the Second Annual Preview '98 Regional Trade Show on the floor of The Bryce Jordan Center.
Collegian Graphic (Correction)
Summer Events
Police log
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Weather rough on Lady Lions
For a team to become successful, it must learn to adjust to its surroundings. In golf, those conditions range from a hot, humid morning to a cold, blustery afternoon.
Campo earns two freshman honors
Penn State outfielder Michael Campo earned two major honors after his first season as a Nittany Lion.
Sports Opinion Column
Collegian Sports columnist Chad Washington explains why the Utah Jazz are no different than other Western Conference teams that have faced the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Finals.
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Collegian Editorial
Free time? Volunteering is a pastime that helps you, others
Reader Opinion
True diversity would not be narrow-minded
A columnist's job, however risky, can make a difference
It ain't easy. I admit -- it ain't easy to sit down and pour your personal thoughts and ideas out to thousands of people you don't know, leaving yourself vulnerable to their criticism and ridicule.
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Author Pynchon returns
Drinking, pot smoking and whoring don't usually appear in historical fiction.
History is made with Palmer exhibit
Imagine Philadelphia or Pittsburgh without towering skyscrapers or decrepit rowhouses, or Penn State consisting of only Old Main and a few barns.
Gwar shocks, Tina rocks in upcoming summer concerts at local venues
Returning University students will have a choice of three venues to catch a melange of acts during the next few months.
Ben Folds Five lives up to industry hype with Whatever
North Carolina trio's keyed-up new album puts the energy of piano rock back into pop music.
New movie full of hot 'air'
There's something stupid in the air.
