The budget for the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts may be a little looser since the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts provided a $10,115 grant for the event. A bill raising the speed limit on rural stretches of Pennsylvania highways was passed by the state Senate last week and has moved to the state House of Representatives' Transportation Committee for consideration. The proposed inspection ordinance for rental properties and conversion units sparked a two-hour debate among residents and students at the May 6 State College Borough Council meeting. The Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Universities is calling for a state tax hike to increase funds for higher education, but many doubt how effective the move will be. Carrying signs reading "Keep it fair, keep it safe, keep it funded," and loudly chanting, "Stop the terror, stop the lies," about 20 people picketed in front of the Centre Region Crisis Pregancy Centre, 114 S. Fraser St., yesterday. Pitcher Miguel Diaz glanced at the chattering teammates behind him, and at the runners on first and second. Taking a deep breath, he slowly turned and faced the tying run at the plate. The University will be forced to disclose its budget, including individual salaries, if a bill currently in the state Senate is passed. John A. Brighton, Dean of the College of Engineering, wants to play first base. And as the newly appointed executive vice president and provost, he thinks he should get to pick the position he wants. University students Nichol Barlett and Jim Van Horn are among the field of eight candidates competing for four State College Borough Council seats in this year's elections. The University Board of Trustees recently voted in favor of adding 'sexual orientation' to the list of protected categories included in the University's non-discrimination policy.
When the women's lacrosse team defeated Virginia 10-9 early in the season, the game was played in a driving rainstorm. The men's volleyball team's No. 1 goal for the 1991 season was team cohesion, and it accomplished that. OK fans, it's time for another episode of The Scheduling Game. The Pennsylvania Special Olympics were really more about people than they were about sports.
Collegian Editorial: By lobbying Pa. legislators students can help ensure an open budget