Shaq is the most famous athlete to have one, but Miami Dolphins all-pro tight end Keith Jackson also has one and Seattle Mariners all-star outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. also has one. No, it's not their awards and household names, it's their recording contracts that they have in common. Although Bryan Kimbrough's Independence Day was simple and uneventful, he was not alone as he spent the majority of the day taking care of mundane tasks such as picking up groceries and telephoning relatives. From a runner using a Walkman as standard equipment, to the NBA's flamboyant, musically-driven pregame shows, music has become a universal tool for athletes of all calibers and endeavors. A State College Borough Council member left China's packed roads and returned to State College's empty streets Saturday to resume his responsibilities on the council. The University might be searching for a new executive vice president and provost in addition to a president if John Brighton heads south to the Georgia Institute of Technology. When Shawn Kemp breaks away and slams the ball into the hoop, it's not the crowd's roar that echoes in people's minds as they watch the highlight video -- it's the fast hip-hop beat keeping time to his step as he moves up to the rim.
It wasn't Wimbledon, but the Penn State Tennis Camp offered many high school students an opportunity to play with the best the University has to offer. For others, it was just a chance to learn the fundamentals of the sport and get away from their parents for a while. My Opinion: Mark Correa & Ryan Jones
Collegian Editorial: Caller ID should be free to phone-harassment victims My Opinion: Jeff T. Gorman
