Back Issues
[ Wednesday, March 1, 1995 ]

Study: Alcohol at lunch not so good
Penn State students who drink moderately at lunch might be alarmed by recently published research findings indicating that moderate alcohol consumption is not as beneficial for the heart as was previously thought.

For some students, home is where the break is
For some students, spring break is a time to either lay on a beach in Florida or ski the slopes of Vail. However, for many others it means going home because of a lack of money.

Old spring break sites learn to manage
Spring break. For students, these two words generate images of people sunbathing, relaxing and rejoicing during a week's interlude of entertainment and excitement at their favorite vacation spot.

Straight talks give class gay education
Craig Heller's Introduction to Women's Studies class is about to begin and five members of the University's lesbian, gay and bisexual community are standing in front of the room. From the midst of a group of students, someone shouts "dike;" and another student calls out "flamer."

Surprise candidate adds suspense to ARHS election
Steve Wakefield, Undergraduate Student Government senator for East Halls, surprised the Association of Residence Hall Students Monday night during their internal elections by announcing his write-in candidacy for ARHS president.

USG Senate president nearly ousted
The March madness of politicking began late last night in the Undergraduate Student Government. Two senators challenged Senate President Josh Bokee's leadership methods, resulting in a secret ballot vote amongst the senators with the outcome a 14-4-0 decision to keep Bokee.

GOP gives new meaning to an old plea: 'Hold the ketchup'
Ketchup -- used on a variety of foods from scrambled eggs to french fries. The flavorful topping has become the symbol of a political debate that is now burning on Capitol Hill.

Officials criticize city-plan tax hike
Though proponents say consolidation will help the State College borough save money, the borough council fears losing control.

Police Log

Packets available to potential USG candidates
Almost one month from today there will be a new Undergraduate Student Government president -- who the new student leader will be is still up in the air, but the prospects have been narrowed down.

Police Log

NCAA deep fries Boilermakers
Purdue found out last week that a Big Mac and fries can be damaging to more than just the waistline.

Walk-on readies for Big Tens
The Penn State wrestling coaches had never seen Rob Piper before he walked into the Lions' wrestling room nearly five years ago.

Pound for pound
In the dual-meet season, there wasn't a wrestling team in America on the same level as Iowa. The Hawkeyes were all but untested en route to an undefeated record.

'Big House'
He arrived last year as an inexperienced freshman loaded with talent. Due to a lack of depth, he started all but one game for the men's basketball team and finished the season with the experience of a seasoned veteran.

Draft looms for QB Collins
Upon graduating from college, many students begin searching for a job. For one recent college graduate, that job may be just a few months away.

Close-knit Icers head to tourney as brothers
Although none of the Icers are chemistry majors, that has not stopped them from developing it. And they'll need it.

Mind extension
Collegian Editorial: Speedy investigation of Gingrich's course will bring truth to light

Burma, South Africa: the constructive engagement myth
My Opinion: Fred Anderson

Affirmative action, stance on crime: Struggle continues for Aficans in America
My Opinion: By Christopher Atkinson

Letters to the editor

• Threatening truth
  
• Faulty mind set
  
  

Arnold at 20,000 feet; flicks provide spring break passengers fun relief
Some students headed to warmer locales will be sitting back in reclineable airline seats, sipping airline cocktails looking for a way to alleviate airplane-induced boredom, when a voice comes over the intercom and offers them the opportunity to view an experience like no other.