Krish Malyala chose the vegetarian meal for dinner. But as he stood in line at the dining hall, he watched chicken juice drip onto the manicotti. He ended up eating a sandwich -- again. Apart from Ritz crackers and deli meats, boxes of Nature's Burgers and cans of carrot juice sit on shelves in a corner waiting to be purchased by State College's vegetarian population. Although some say a lifestyle and diet known as macrobiotics is beneficial to one's health, many nutrition experts argue that it poses a health risk to its adherents. Vegetarianism for many people brings to mind visions of tofu, bean sprouts and soy milk -- not very appetizing, a meat eater might think. The State College Borough Council, State College Area School District and State College Planning Commission moved a step closer to reaching an agreement last night on the rezoning of public lands in the borough. Going home only once a year may be a dream come true for some students, but for many international students there is no other choice. Students who have trouble deciding between a dining hall meal and a downtown restaurant dinner will be able to do both next week. With inspirational rhetoric, world leaders pledged Friday at the Security Council Summit to strengthen the United Nations. But they may have evaded practical moves to overhaul this ill-organized institution. A new progressive political party dedicated to equality, justice, peace and a healthy environment has entered the political scene without any intentions of playing political "games." Walk into the Communications Advising Center on the second floor of Carnegie Building and it's hard not to notice the energetic woman in office 208. The Undergraduate Student Government Senate decided to reduce its size last night. An inmate from the State Correctional Institute at Rockview escaped Monday afternoon, according to a prison statement. Three University vending machines were broken into and one was damaged between Jan. 31 and yesterday, University Police Services said. The United States and other leading members of the United Nations must release about $800 million they owe the organization if they want it to be a renewed power, University political scientists said.
The men's basketball team is on a roll and appears to have some momemtum. That's the good news. The men's swimming and diving team has a problem that many other Penn State sports have faced this year, the University's first year in the Big Ten. This week, it has to face it head on. The next Bruce Jenner? Have you ever gotten sick of hearing about Bo Jackson? If you are a betting person, call your bookie. Your money is probably safe with the ice hockey team. While Bruce Parkhill, coach of the men's basketball team, has been ridiculed by some for his lackluster 1991-92 schedule, there can be nothing but praise for Tom Peterson's men's volleyball schedule. Eight wins in 12 games makes it difficult for Coach Rene Portland to be overly critical about the women's basketball team's road ventures. My Opinion: Craig Ostroff
Collegian Editorial: Officials should explain Pepsi case, respect employee concerns My Opinion: Lawrence W. Young My Opinion: Alison Cummings
As usual, George Carlin had plenty to say Monday night.