Health officials are becoming more concerned that radon, commonly thought of as an air pollutant, also poses a threat in drinking water. Despite inconveniences at the University's golf courses, the construction of five academic buildings will ultimately benefit research efforts, the director of Facilities Planning and University architect said. Angered by recent budget cuts, some Altoona Campus students will protest Gov. Robert P. Casey's visit to the campus today. Walt Simmons is hoping to find a job. Students who voted in the recent Undergraduate Student Government election gave supporters of the new Fraternity Loop a mixed message. The University spent $24 million on travel during the 1990-91 fiscal year and one unit was cited for paying too many full fares. When Jenifer Fabian disclosed her bisexuality to her friends, she discovered their true loyalty. Despite stiff penalties for use and possession, marijuana continues to plague State College law enforcement. After an anonymous source gave The Daily Collegian a list of Parmi Nous membership on Wednesday, members of the controversial on-campus secret society and some student leaders argued whether being part of such an organization poses a conflict of interest. "Fight On State" echoed through the campus as a large group of people gathered beside Willard Building near midnight on Feb. 26. President Bush may not have a hard time harvesting pro-choice votes because the electorate won't let abortion be the driving social issue in the state primary. Although Patrick Buchanan's stance on health care and other social issues does not dramatically differ from the other Republican presidential candidates, his view on abortion does. Perhaps the strongest aspect of Jerry Brown's tenure as governor of California was his record on social issues. Amid a nation plagued with a cancerous economy, social issues have become more of a side show than pivotal party issues. Although the recession remains foremost on everyone's mind, Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton's stand on social issues, such as health care reform and abortion rights, may prove to be pivotal in this year's presidential election. Gov. Robert P. Casey overlooked Penn State on Wednesday when he appointed 25 panel members to the newly created Commission on African American Affairs. After 20 years on the police force, Cpl. B.C. Dorman still is not used to the atmosphere that greets him at the scene of a domestic violence dispute. Sarah was pushed, hit, threatened and raped by a man who claimed he loved her.
Different members of the women's track team will be heading to different parts of the nation this weekend, but as a team, all the athletes are progressing in the same direction -- forward. To be the best, you have to beat the best. The men's gymnastics team travels to the University of Iowa in Iowa City tomorrow to take part in the Eastern Regionals. It will try to place in one of four berths available for the NCAA Championships. After two Big Ten losses to Ohio State Tuesday, the softball team optimistically looks toward hosting the University of Michigan this weekend. After a three-week break, the men's golf team will play in the Indiana Invitational this weekend. The 54-hole tournament will give the team a good taste of Big Ten competition as seven teams from the conference will be playing at the invite. The next eight days will provide a litmus test for the men's lacrosse program. By April 18, the Lions should know if they're ready to run with the big boys or will have to wait another year. Call it a last-chance midseason tune-up. All the parts got looked at, but unfortunately the car sputtered out of the station and stalled. While the women's gymnastics team is busy focusing on team goals at tommorrow night's Northeast Regional Championships, spectators may be entertained by some great individual matchups in every event. As the women's gymnastics team prepares to host the NCAA Northeast Regional Championships tommorrow night at 7, Coach Judi Avener is comfortable with the team's physical skills. Straight set victories abounded in the men's tennis match yesterday. However, only one of those victories belonged to the Lions. Men's Basketball Coach Bruce Parkhill met with Villanova Athletic Director Ted Aceto and other school officials yesterday regarding the Wildcats' vacant coaching position. A three-game winning streak will be on the line when the No. 4 women's lacrosse team travels north to battle No. 6 Dartmouth on Sunday. After back-to-back 5-4 losses, the women's tennis team is heading west in the hopes of picking up the team's first-ever Big Ten victory.
Collegian Editorial: Debate fracas reprehensible, draws attention away from issues My Opinion: Dave Hollingsworth
A lanky blonde approaches the lone microphone, accoustic guitar in hand. As she starts to sing and move to her own voice, listeners are treated to a place of cross-eyed women, broken-winged angels and Albert Einstein. Singer/songwriter/guitarist Jeffrey Gaines makes his music directly from the heart -- and from the heart of Pennsylvania. Maybe it's those secret red medallions they wear around their necks. When wearing them, members of local band Junction exude a collective smile. Singer and guitarist Gregg Foreman calls them "amulets of power." I don't miss The Replacements half as much now that I know they're all doing cool stuff. Listening to Lapping it Up, the latest release by local industrial group Trailer court flamb, is like watching A Clockwork Orange at twice the normal speed. University film students may not be pros yet, but they have the lingo down. I believe in rock. I believe in roll. But I don't believe in all rock 'n' roll, so I review it to save society from living a dismal Top 40 existence. A vigorous variety of dance styles from a dedicated student-run company comes to the stage tonight in the Orchesis spring concert -- Dance in Performance. Val Kilmer shed his leather pants and his hair for Thunderheart, but thankfully not his acting skills. From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. today, eight local bands will perform a free, all-day concert known as "Northstock" in the North Halls quad. For the hip-hop community in State College, rap has not broken into the music scene or gained notice and influence. Jeffrey Gaines is one of those recordings that defines a person. It's the sound of a solo artist who has plugged away in the music business and channeled some of that grit into his songs.