The problem of homelessness is the result of a social and community system which is not functioning properly, said Donald M.Fraser, mayor of Minneapolis.

Today is one of those few holidays that does not call for a parade, fireworks or a day off. Actually, Flag Day is celebrated quietly, and sometimes even forgotten by most of us.

Vice President and Vice Provost Ken Mortimer will leave the University next fall to assume the position of president of Western Washington University in Bellingham, he announced last week.

Describing reports of his potential selection as Vice-President George Bush's running mate in this fall's presidential election as premature," former Gov. Richard Thornburgh nevertheless told reporters yesterday that he intends to remain active in government into the 1990s.

With summer comes the end of school, and with the end of school comes the letting off of accumulated scholastic steam.

The Patt Organization of Hollidaysburg, Pa., announced yesterday that the Atherton Hotel, 125 S. Atherton St., will become the Atherton Hilton on July 1.

Four members of the men's volleyball team were named to this year's 1988 Asics All-American team.

Collegian Editorial

My Opinion: Eric Schmidt

Ever since Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte took to the streets in 48 Hours, Hollywood crime dramas have become suspiciously similar. After all, if a recipe works, why change it? Take one murder. Add two rival cops, a car chase, one romantic subplot, and a dash of humor. Finally, fold in a barroom brawl to unite our heroes. In approximately 90 minutes you should have one profitable police drama.

Many parents in the area must have felt some unity as their sons and daughters donned their basic black attire and smoked their first high tar cigarette at Saturday's Depeche Mode/OMD show in Pittsburgh.

Tougher Than Leather--Run-D.M.C. (Profile)