With hyperinflation in the Commonwealth of Independent States, it is becoming more obvious that the road from socialism to a free-market economy will be long -- and maybe dangerous. One year after the beginning of the Persian Gulf War, the American people are left with failed expectations and questions about the moral fiber of international politics. Sue and Dave Catherman did not take Christmas for granted this year. Many students seem skeptical about whether Mark Stewart and Merryl Werber will be able to finish what they set out to do as Undergraduate Student Government president and vice president when they took office 10 months ago. Four University fraternities seem to be playing a game of musical chairs, and Zeta Beta Tau and Zeta Psi found new seats. Four University athletes were placed on the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program for one year after facing charges Monday in the Centre County Court. The country's recession is affecting more than just American students. The blood supply level has remained low in the Johnstown Region of the American Red Cross despite an increase in donors following the holiday season.

"Sometimes if others could see (war) they might value things more," said Ogden, who marched across the Iraqi border during the war. "You're one of the lucky ones if you make it back."
The words "Blue-White," bellowed by Ray Lombra, assistant coach for the ice hockey team, echo throughout the Ice Pavilion with regularity during the course of an ice hockey game. This signifies fresh troops. The Icers on the ice hustle to the bench to facilitate a line change. Wait a minute. Women's Basketball Coach Rene Portland is happy to be seeing some familiar faces now that her 10-4 squad has returned to State College for a four-game homestand. The legacy of the men's volleyball team since 1981 reads like this: seven NCAA Final Four appearances, one second-place finish, four third-place finishes and one fourth-place finish. Dipping their feet into the Big Ten, the women's track team captured a season-opening victory over Ohio State 59-54 last Saturday. Now the Lady Lions are looking to continue full steam ahead into the new division.
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