'Bloodshot' | 'Last Breath' Aug 12, 2007
is not on Interstate 70, nor is it the home of Allegheny College. The Pennsylvania Turnpike runs east to west and is not the best route to Sewickley. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pennsylvania Amateur: Hofmann looks like he belongs Aug 1, 2007
At 4-under 136, he is tied with Smith, 29, a Ross resident and Brookville native who was the 2003 U.S. Mid-Amateur champion, starred at Allegheny College and played in the 2004 Masters. Hofmann and Smith, who eagled his first hole en route to a 69 yesterday, are one shot ahead of Waynesburg native and Penn State golfer Robert Rohanna, who fired a 67 in his second round in the morning before the putting surfaces hardened and temperatures rose. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Personnel Announcement Jul 31, 2007
Major General Smolen received his bachelor's degree from Allegheny College. He received his master's degrees from the University of Oklahoma and Auburn University. (White House News Releases)
PG East: Shaky game leads to another as Kiski Palomino exits field Jul 26, 2007
Pereslucha received nearly a full academic scholarship to Allegheny College and picked up a changeup during his freshman campaign, where he was named co-rookie of the year for the team. Jankowski made him a player/coach. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Local Runners Turn Out in Force for 22nd Annual Perkins Race Jul 25, 2007
Place was a perennial all-star runner at Elk Lake High School before heading off to Allegheny College to continue his distance career. Just last fall, Ryan attained All-American status by finishing sixth overall at the NCAA Division III cross country championships. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
Full Story from Daily Collegian Jul 14, 2007
D. in psychology, said stories like that of Chuck Mahoney, an Allegheny College student who committed suicide in 2003, might have been avoided with this bill. Mahoney's fraternity brothers warned administrators he had stopped taking his medication and might commit suicide. (U-Wire.com)
'All of a Sudden, the Back Windshield Exploded' Jul 10, 2007
The wrecking ball, about 3 feet across, was being used to demolish part of a library at Allegheny College when the cable snapped, police said ... "All of a sudden, the back windshield exploded and I hit the car in front of me," said Habay, 20, a junior at Allegheny College. (Fox News)
Runaway ball wrecks car Jul 10, 2007
The incident in Meadville, Pennsylvania yesterday saw the huge ball fly off a crane on the campus of Allegheny College and roll down North Main Street like a monster pinball. It came to a crunching stop after slamming into the back of a Ford Taurus. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Wrecking ball rampage in Meadville injures three Jul 10, 2007
Three people were injured and 12 cars damaged this morning when a 1,500-pound wrecking ball snapped loose from a crane's cable on the campus of Allegheny College and rolled through downtown Meadville, Crawford County. The wrecking ball, about 3 feet in diameter, was suspended from a crane that was demolishing part of the college's Pelletier Library. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Meadville mishap defines 'wrecking ball' Jul 10, 2007
"I was in complete bewilderment," said Mr. Habay, 20, of Hampton, a junior at Allegheny College ... " So were a lot of other people in Meadville yesterday. Meadville police said the episode began around 9:45 a.m. about 3,600 feet away, near Allegheny College's Pelletier Library, where a crane was demolishing part of the building. That's where the cable holding the 3-foot-diameter wrecking ball snapped, starting its downhill tumble from the college to the town. Police said crane operator Robby L.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Wrecking ball breaks loose, three hurt Jul 10, 2007
The ball, about 90cm across, was being used on Monday to demolish part of a library at the town's Allegheny College when the cable snapped, police said. The crane operator tried to stop it, but it rolled more than one kilometre downhill, damaging more than a dozen vehicles as it bounced from kerb to kerb, police said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Read the decision Jun 29, 2007
The reader should compare today's "common-law" decision with Justice Cardozo's decision in Allegheny College v. National Chautauqua Cty. Bank of Jamestown, 246 N. Y. 369, 159 N. E. 173 (1927), and note a gradualism that does not characterize today's decision. (USA Today -- Money)
Learning curve Jun 26, 2007
Secondary Navigation. by Stephen Collinson Sun Jun 24, 3:26 PM ET. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
After early fireworks, Obama on learning curve Jun 24, 2007
"He came into the race with such a big bang, but there is a learning curve on the campaign trail," said Dan Shea, a professor of political science at Allegheny College, Pennsylvania. Obama, who jumped into the race after just two years in the Senate, has set a punishing pace, staying in Washington midweek, then launching marathon long weekend campaign swings. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
PG South: Campus notebook Jun 21, 2007
Peters Township graduates Liz Earley and Michelle Corkum competed at the NCAA Division III track and field championships for Allegheny College ... Peters Township High School graduate Eric Rich enjoyed a productive season as a starter for the Allegheny College baseball team. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Being dairy princess left lasting impression on Kaitlyn Coughenour Jun 16, 2007
She has competed for a state FFA officer position this past week and plans to attend Allegheny College of Maryland in Cumberland, Md. to major in veterinary assistance this fall. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Former Olney Tigers Zwilling and Hawes sign to play college football Jun 9, 2007
Hawes narrowed his list of schools down to North Central, Blackburn, Cornell University, Allegheny College and Greenville College. North Central finished 9-3 in 2006 and won its first College Conference of Illinois nsin (CCIW) title since 1960 with a 6-1 mark. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Meyersdale teammates earn scholarships Jun 6, 2007
Stahl, the son of Andy and Julie Shahl of Meyersdale, will play both football and baseball at Allegheny College in Meadville. He had considered Iona but they only offered one scholarship. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Higher grades not matched by test scores Jun 3, 2007
Over a decade at Allegheny College, the number of applicants with grade point averages greater than 4. 0 grew from 1 in 10 in 1996 to nearly 1 in 5 in 2006. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
PG South: Upper St. Clair doubles team strikes gold May 31, 2007
" Foster will play at Allegheny College next season while Jones sets his sights on qualifying for the PIAA tournament in singles -- and, yes, to help lead Upper St. Clair to that elusive team gold. The team Jones and Foster defeated for the WPIAL title last month was junior Doug Subosits and senior Patrick Kennedy of Peters Township. Those two would ultimately earn the bronze medal at the tournament. "It was a an accomplishment just even getting there," Subosits said. "Our goal had originally... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG North: Three wins PIAA gold at tennis tournament May 31, 2007
" Like Jones, Fischer -- who will play for the Allegheny College tennis team next year -- was a winner in his final high school match. "It was a nice way to end," he said. "Especially since I had never made the state tournament before, this is all I could ask for. " In an odd aside, Winchester Thurston's Matt Belenky missed his first-round Class AA singles match. Belenky, a senior who earned the trip to Hershey after one player was DQ'd in the WPIAL final and the replacement, Dan Becker of... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Our Complete 'Star Wars' Guide May 25, 2007
"Annie Hall" wins the Oscar for Best Picture, but "Star Wars" gets the gold for art direction-set decoration, costume design, film editing, score, sound, visual effects and, for Ben Burtt, an Allegheny College alum, special achievement. Burtt is honored for creation of alien, creature and robot voices. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
PG North: Hampton doubles team eager for PIAA tennis test May 24, 2007
"I think we both believe we can have a top-three finish," said Fischer, who will play at Allegheny College next year. "If we play like we did in the WPIALs, we'll have a chance.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
For want of a candidate in tiny Venango Borough May 16, 2007
Incumbent Asuman Baskan, an Allegheny College professor from Meadville, and newcomer Carol Jones, a retired manufacturing employee from Mead-ville, were the only two candidates who filed for nominations to School Board seats. Baskan cross-filed and received 1,199 Republican votes and 641 Democratic votes, according to unofficial numbers. (Erie Times-News, PA)
S.F. State professor of sexuality class lived the life -- and still does at 82 May 11, 2007
Pictures from De Cecco's youth, when he studied biology at Allegheny College in Pennsylvania and earned a doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, show a modest, bookish man in glasses. He looks older than his years in those photos: button-down, repressed. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Muddle on how to value Advanced Placement tests May 7, 2007
However, it won't result in any credit at some others, including Allegheny College, Carlow University, Carnegie Mellon University and Chatham University ... At Allegheny College, which limits AP credits to 20, Scott Friedhoff, vice president of enrollment, said even students with many credits end up staying for four years. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Making the Lambeau leap May 6, 2007
The ties never loosened, as Philbin went on to work as an assistant for O'Keefe at Allegheny College (1990-93), for Ferentz at Iowa (1999-2002), and for Sherman in Green Bay (2003-05). When the Packers replaced Sherman with Mike McCarthy prior to the 2006 season, Philbin was retained. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
"Lost Boy" Finds His Audience May 5, 2007
Before he returns to college next semester (he attends Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa. he has some traveling to do. (CBS News)
PG South: Keystone Oaks volleyball drives toward playoff spot May 3, 2007
" Van Balen, a Keystone Oaks alumnus, is in his fifth year as the Golden Eagles head coach. He was a member of the school's first team in 1998 and graduated in 1999. He also played club volleyball at Allegheny College, graduating from the Meadville school with a degree in neuroscience. "I'm glad to see the PIAA switched to a two-classification setup," said Van Balen, referring to the fact that Keystone Oaks is now competing in the newly formed Class AA. "Having two classes makes all the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Governor Rendell Appoints Roy, Kniley as Deputy Chiefs of Staff May 2, 2007
He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Allegheny College and his Juris Doctorate from The Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University. Kniley previously served as press secretary in the Department of Revenue. (PR Newswire)
Allegheny College president to step down May 1, 2007
Richard J. Cook, president of Allegheny College since 1996, said Monday he will step down after the 2007-08 academic year ... Before becoming the 20th president of Allegheny College, Cook was provost and professor of chemistry at Kalamazoo College, a national liberal arts college in Michigan. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
The next stanza May 1, 2007
"What she is sure of is she'll attend more events, conduct workshops and in general be more involved with poetry endeavors in the area.She will also read. Knies says she's not terribly prolific, but she does have new work.Asked about it, Knies does one of her rare stumbles. She takes a minute to think about it, then takes a stab at it.She didn't discover poetry until she was an undergraduate student at Allegheny College in Pennsylvania. (Knies also completed a master's degree in English Language... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
- Jason Cowley on the world of the boy soldier Apr 29, 2007
Deng, who is now 25 and a student at Allegheny College in Pennsylvania, eventually arrived in America in 2001, having spent a decade at the Kakuma camp in Kenya, what he describes as 'one of the largest and most remote refugee camps in the world. He was brought to America by a charity called the Lost Boys Foundation and once there he was introduced to Eggers, to whom, as he writes in the preface to What Is the What, he told his story orally over the course of many years. (Guardian Unlimited)
PG EAST: NCAC cites Woodland Hills grad Apr 26, 2007
A senior at Allegheny College, she finished third in the javelin at the event with a throw of 122 feet, 4 inches. She was the only NCAA Division III competitor to finish in the top nine. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG SOUTH: WPIAL tennis favorite USC has big plans Apr 26, 2007
" Upper St. Clair has no real weaknesses. At 10-1 heading into the week, the Panthers have gone 50-5 in individual matches, with the second singles and second doubles spots having gone undefeated. There is top-flight talent. Foster and sophomore Jay Jones each were WPIAL singles quarterfinalists this season and teamed up to win the bronze medal at last season's PIAA doubles tournament. Each is ranked in the top 20 of the national USTA's Middle States region, and the duo captured the Section... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
McConnell officially back as coach Apr 25, 2007
Ian McNeill pointed out his brother recently sent an e-mail to McConnell from Allegheny College that was apparently critical of McConnell. McConnell called the dean of students at Allegheny concerning the e-mail. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Tepper Venture Challenge Competition Winners Announced Apr 21, 2007
Six teams competed in the finals from Carnegie Mellon, The University of Pittsburgh, Allegheny College, and Grove City College. SMC Business Councils is a non-profit trade association representing small businesses in western and central Pennsylvania from their headquarters in Churchill. (PR Newswire)
College Administrator’s Dual Roles Are a Focus of Student Loan Inquiry Apr 14, 2007
Mr. Cathie came to Widener in 1997, initially as its dean of financial aid, after years at Allegheny College, Carnegie Mellon and Wabash College in Indiana, building a background in enrollment management and financial aid. In 1990, well into his tenure at Carnegie Mellon, Mr. Cathie and his boss, William Elliott, an admissions official who is today Carnegie Mellon;s vice president for enrollment, began organizing annual conferences for college administrators to debate policy issues, both men... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Book labeled as fiction has truth about Sudan Apr 10, 2007
People are asking about what I am doing in general,'' said Deng, now a student at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa. and about the things I want to do in Sudan, and how the situation in Sudan is turning out to be. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
College Pitches Proposal To School Districts Mar 30, 2007
Soult did add, however, Fulton County residents do travel to Hagerstown Area Community College and high school students are now afforded the opportunity to take courses at school offered by Allegheny College of Maryland. In establishing the college, Soult stated no facilities will be constructed. (Fulton County News, PA)
EAST: Hempfield thrower chooses track & field over football for college sport Mar 29, 2007
"The main thing with Wes is that he works like a dog to get better," said Dave Murray, Hempfield's throwing coach and a former Division III track All-American at Allegheny College. "He's strong. He can power clean 335 [pounds] three times, which is remarkable. "We'll go throw for an hour and a half and then lift for an hour and a half and he'll work hard the whole time. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PA Governor Rendell Appoints Betsy Bechtolt Magley as Pennsylvania Commission for Women Chair Mar 28, 2007
Magley, who holds a bachelor's degree in communications from Allegheny College in Meadville, is the director of development at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh. For most of her professional career, Magley has advocated for western Pennsylvania women and their families in her role as vice president for development and communications for Planned Parenthood. (PR Newswire)
Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition Highlights Mar 24, 2007
A-Section Centerpiece: * The suicide of a mentally ill Allegheny College student -- and subsequent legal battle by his parents to hold the institution responsible -- is shining a rare spotlight on the thorny issues of privacy and mental health on campus. Money & Investing: * Blackstone IPO: Fighting for the crown of Wall Street: In light of the giant Blackstone IPO, we delve deeper into Blackstone's profit numbers and compare with its competition. (Primezone Releases)
Gulls Win a Pair at 2007 Rebel Games Mar 21, 2007
EC topped Allegheny College and Colorado College on Tuesday ... and (Swampscott, MA/Bishop Fenwick) each pitched complete games leading Endicott to wins over Allegheny College and Colorado College ... Elwell went seven innings allowing just one run and five hits while striking out five and walking just two, leading EC to a 6-1 win over the Allegheny College Gators. (Ecgulls.com)
Roof taps Vaas to direct offense Mar 16, 2007
In addition to two coaching stints at Notre Dame, Vaas has coached collegiately at Allegheny College, New Hampshire, and Holy Cross, and was head coach at Allegheny and Holy Cross. His task at Duke will be to increase the production of an offense that returns every member of its two deep depth chart from a year ago, and features a promising sophomore quarterback in Thaddeus Lewis, who developed nicely throughout the 2006 season despite not being expected to start when he arrived on campus. (Duke Sports -- Rivals.com)
Vaas Named Offensive Coordinator Mar 16, 2007
Vaas got his start in coaching at Allegheny College where he spent five seasons (1974-78) as an assistant coach. He then was a member of the coaching staff at New Hampshire as the offensive backfield coach from 1979-82 and later offensive coordinator from 1983-85. (TheDevilsDen.com)
Colleges taking another look at value of merit-based aid Mar 15, 2007
Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa ... That's one reason Allegheny College doesn't plan to drop merit aid entirely. (USA Today)
S. Fulton Awards Bus Route Mar 2, 2007
Kate Murphy of Penn State Mont Alto; Jen Fisher from Hagerstown Community College; Barbara Zuchelli of Allegheny College of Maryland; parents Sandy Crouse and Linda Schriever; counselor Karen Solomon; high school Principal Brett Gilliland; and board member Richard Mosemann will be serving on the dual enrollment committee for the district. The committee will assist in determining what college courses from Penn State and Allegheny College will be offered to advanced high school students in the... (Fulton County News, PA)
College basketball roundup: Temple surges to rout Dukes, 72-43 Feb 24, 2007
Allegheny College (19-7) advanced to the championship game of the North Coast Athletic Conference for the first time in school history by upsetting second-seeded Wittenberg (15-11), 54-49 in Granville, Ohio. Jennifer Latronica scored a game-high 17 points for the Gators. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bucknell Women's Rowing has Strong Showing at 11th Annual Erg Armageddon Feb 14, 2007
Almost 200 rowers from collegiate programs, including Penn State, Allegheny College, Susquehanna University and West Virginia University, competed. They were joined by members of the Central Pennsylvania Rowing Association, Bucknell parents and Bucknell alumni. (Bucknellbison.com)
Peter Vaas officially joins Duke staff Feb 10, 2007
He has also had assistant coaching experience at Allegheny College and the University of New Hampshire, with head coaching stops at Allegheny (1986-1989) and Holy Cross (1992-1995). According to a source, Vaas began his work on the Duke staff Wednesday of this week. (Duke Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sharpless Working Hard Feb 9, 2007
A right-handed pitcher drafted in the 24th round by the Pirates in 2003 out of local Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa. Sharpless broke into the big leagues with a late-season promotion last season. (Pittsburgh, TheInsiders.com)
Bucknell Indoor Track and Field to Host Winter Classic on Saturday Feb 9, 2007
Senior Matt Forys and the Bison will host the Bucknell Winter Classic on Saturday. Some Women Will Compete at Sykes-Sabok Challenge Cup. (Bucknellbison.com)
PG South: Spartans continue to rule the waves Jan 25, 2007
The personnel losses include WPIAL 100 breaststroke and 200 individual medley champion Josh Sesek, who now competes for Allegheny College. Only 14 boys are on the roster this season, but everyone has contributed to the team's continued success. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Despite closings, downsizings, Erie jobs holding steady Jan 22, 2007
Stephen Onyeiwu, a professor of economics at Allegheny College, said the region's tooling industry has generally stabilized. "While I am not prepared to say manufacturing is going to disappear, I am not optimistic about its future," Onyeiwu said. (NEPA News, PA)
Rodney Atkins fits into only one mold Jan 22, 2007
March 18, Allegheny College, Meadville, Pa. March 20, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Conn. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Cost diverting college students from first choice Jan 19, 2007
For instance, a year at Allegheny College in Meadville, Crawford County, costs $35,300, yet the average financial aid award of $21,575 makes the actual price closer to the sticker price at some of the state's public research campuses. This week, the U.S. House voted to reduce interest rates on loans pegged to need. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Four area grads selected as all-stars Jan 11, 2007
Mt. Lebanon graduate Katie Kestler is having a fine season for the Allegheny College women's basketball team (10-3, 4-1). She leads the Gators in scoring at 13. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)