The new student trustee, along with the University, will face many challenges during the next three years. The chance to become a member of the University Board of Trustees carries a great deal of opportunity and responsibility for four University students. Ben Stevenson and Brian Boreman were elected coordinator and vice coordinator of the Council of Commonwealth Student Governments on Saturday. More than 25 years ago, the congregation of the Grace Lutheran Church made a big change -- it switched from a traditional country church setting to one that is a sweeping example of modern architecture. As the rain fell and the Willard Preacher preached, the gay, lesbian and bisexual communities of Penn State held their annual Pride Rally on the steps of Schwab Auditorium. Education Secretary Richard Riley's plan to back race-based scholarships may signal a renewed national commitment to education accessiblity for minorities. The queen is not having a good year. Queen Elizabeth II of England has already lost a daughter-in-law -- now she may lose a whole country. As a possible strike by University nurses looms closer, the Pennsylvania Nurses Association Local 811 proposed entering into binding arbitration on Friday.
What happens if a baseball team combines anemic hitting with so-so pitching when it plays against the hottest team in the Big Ten? It loses. It was around the All-Star break last season and one of Brian Anderson's pitchers was injured, forcing him to choose a replacement. From the vantage point of the men's track team, calling it the Colonial Relays is somewhat of a misnomer. Not only did Penn State excel on the track, but also on the infield. Prior to last weekend's four-game set against Iowa, the Lady Lions' softball team was eager to get back on the field after a three-week hiatus. Nobody said it would be fun. The women's gymnastics team, despite a season-low on two events, won the NCAA Northeast Regional Saturday night with a score of 190.525. Host Ohio State ended up second with a 188.125. The men's gymnastics team saved the best for last -- literally. Momentum swings and gutty performances determined the outcome of the men's tennis team's matches last weekend. Game four of the men's volleyball team's match against Rutgers-Newark on Friday night was the longest game in the history of organized volleyball. My Opinion: Ryan Jones
Collegian Editorial: Week a chance for Penn State to celebrate, increase awareness My Opinion: Amanda Martin
