During the summer in Happy Valley, you'll find students scattered sparsely around campus, some of whom need one credit of health education to graduate. They lounge by the pool by day and sip drinks at bars by night. It's been almost a decade since Gregg Garrity made that miraculous touchdown catch that propelled Penn State to victory in the 1983 Sugar Bowl, giving the Lions their first National Championship. Spring finals are over. The last bag is packed, and many students head for home or the beaches. Summertime -- time to tan, play in the sun and enjoy nice weather. A string of local fires in unoccupied buildings and barns may not be simple accidents. Police said arson may be the cause and have asked experts to investigate. The Cold War's end caused the federal government to turn a cold shoulder on the University's defense funding in 1991. A pending court case between the Centre Daily Times and the Centre County Board of Commissioners could set a precedent in state media law. Recent confusion about student representation on the University Future Committee has the Undergraduate Student Government president questioning the University's commitment to student interest. Lisa Wolcott has waited for two years. The Bradford County Special Olympian will finally realize her dream of participating in the track and field events during this weekend's Summer Special Olympic Games.
Twenty-month old Pete Serio Jr. learned a new word yesterday: Congratulations. The tyke will be able to put the word to good use when he talks to his mother Suzie McConnell. Words matter. When Special Olympics International decided that a change in words can help persons with disabilities lead fuller, more independent lives, experts in mental retardation developed a new vocabulary.
Collegian Editorial: Blockbuster decision a wise one for a team that gets little respect My Opinion: Mike Abrams
From the outside, it looks like just another weathered, abandoned barn. So you failed Math 5 and must spend eight weeks sweltering in a stuffy Willard Building classroom re-taking the Satanic class.
