Back Issues
Monday, June 16, 1997
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Site proposed for Schlow library move
If the State College Borough has its way, by the year 2003 it will have two shiny new buildings in the downtown area: a renovated Schlow Memorial Library and a new regional/town/civic center.
Mid-State to vacate Bookstore
Some of the first effects of the new HUB/Paul Robeson Cultural Center expansion will be seen this fall.
Nurses protest July merger of Hershey, Geisinger
The anticipated merger between the University's Hershey Medical Center and the Penn State Geisinger Health System has caused registered nurses to protest salary and benefits changes and look to the University to negotiate those changes.
PA Special Olympics closes in celebration
In its 10th year of hosting the Pennsylvania Special Olympics Summer Games, University Vice President of Student Affairs William Asbury decided to make the athletes, coaches, volunteers, family and friends honorary Penn Staters during their weekend stay.
Conference looks at eating disorders
It can spring from addiction, shame and perfectionism and may lead to depression, suicide or rage.
Area residents fooled by car repair scheme
Parked cars decorated with brightly colored fliers touched-off an auto-repair scam which ended when the key suspect fled the area, the State College Police Department said.
Students plead guilty to giving alcohol to fall victim
Three University students plead guilty last month to charges of providing alcohol to minors on the night when a University student fatally fell six floors.
Fire marshal confirms origin of recent apartment blaze
The state police fire marshal determined that the origin of Wednesday's second fire at Armenara Plaza was the couch in apartment F-1, the same location as the first, said Steve Lower, Alpha Fire Co. chief.
'Speed' sequel dives into clichés, stupidity
Call it The Poseidumb Adventure.
Collegian Father's Day Feature Photo
Steven Josephs, of State College, plays soccer with his 2-year-old son Cooper in front of Old Main.
Trade show sees less traffic than previous year
Although Cheri Christian baked more than 2,000 cookies to give away at the Preview '98 trade show, by late Friday afternoon, she had only given away a few hundred.
Collegian Feature Photo
Kelly Buchanan performs her own blend of acoustic folk rock and cover songs at Cafe Gourmet Ltd., 123 W. Beaver Ave.
Police Log
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Recruits to show stuff in bowl game
Eight Penn State football recruits will have an extra opportunity to show off their talents before arriving in Happy Valley.
My Opinion
Collegian Sports columnist Matt Bellucci tells Flyers fans not to panic -- Eric Lindros and company will be back next year to win the Stanley Cup.
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Collegian Editorial
Beat the heat
My Opinion
Collegian Columnist Erin Horan reflects on her struggles with an eating disorder.
Reader Opinion
Local pizza commended
