Back Issues
Tuesday, April 23, 1996
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Pepsico may can deal on Burmese investment
In a meeting yesterday afternoon Pepsico Corporate Secretary Edward Lahey Jr. announced Pepsico's intention to divest from Burma, at least in part, due to concerns expressed about the military government there.
Diversity is only skin deep
Americans are made up of every color, shape and size. Some people have large, round eyes. Others have eyes with a noticeable slant -- differences that make Americans distinct.
Demographic change demands cultural compromise, tolerance
Penn State took a stand against intolerance, increased the peace for 10 days, came together for Unity Days and showed pride during Pride Week.
Experience to play role in elections
As voters head to the polls today, three months of campaign promises and handshakes will come down to the wire for the four men competing for the Republican nomination for the 5th Congressional District.
Telephone calls cause controversy in Shuster's campaign
Although the race for the Republican nomination for the 5th Congressional District is drawing to a close, the kick in the campaign has not subsided.
Superstars challenge Leukemia
Members of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority dodged obstacles and jousted to raise money this weekend to benefit the Leukemia Society of America, during the fraternity's annual Superstars philanthropy.
Blue and white stands out in step show
The members of Zeta Phi Beta sorority, 13 Shulze, and Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, 203B HUB, stepped, danced and chanted their way to the championship at the 1996 National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show Competition amid overflowing bleachers of spectators in the White Building Saturday.
Police log
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Big Ten's big bopper
Phil Bertolotti really doesn't have any idea what flips the switch in him when the Big Ten baseball season comes around. It just happens.
Love for game drives Bortner
Strewn about Jan Bortner's cozy office, nestled within the confines of Rec Hall lies the life of a man and the memorabilia of his life's passion. Old pictures of tennis players from the past scatter the walls, and opened boxes of tennis supplies litter the floor. Plaques with Bortner's name inscribed on them stand out on the shelves next to his desk, and a huge glass-framed poster bearing the word 'TEAMWORK' hangs in the corner.
Club tries trio of tenacious sports
Snow will not stop them. Rain will not stop them. Zero degree temperatures will not stop them. In fact, there is practically nothing that will stop the members of the Penn State Triathlon Club from completing their rigorous training programs.
Rookies Torres and Bain win gold without pain
If getting money was as easy as breaking lumber with your hands or getting kicked in the head, Jose Torres and Joe Bain would be undoubtedly basking in the golden Florida sunshine in late June.
Ruggers keep marching on road to title
After two relatively easy victories, the Penn State men's rugby club inched two steps closer to its first national championship.
Lady Lions seek respect
Two Big Ten basement-dwelling softball teams will go head to head in Ohio today. The Penn State softball team, coming off a trifecta loss to Iowa, will face Big Ten foe Ohio State in what promises to be a respect-seeking series.
Spikers determined to add to EIVA title
As the cheers and accolades came down from the large group of Nittany Lion supporters that surrounded DeGol Arena on the campus of St. Francis College, the Penn State men's volleyball team embraced each other with hugs and high-fives, then grouped together to take a photo with its latest Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association trophy.
Trackwomen head to prestigious Penn Relays
The women's track and field team has spent the last two meets tuning up and getting ready for the important meets coming up in the next month. Today through Saturday, the Lady Lions will be competing in the Penn Relays at the University of Pennsylvania.
Lady laxers get back to winning
Offense, defense -- any way you looked at the game, it was all Penn State yesterday afternoon as the Lady Lion lacrosse team gave New Hampshire a 15-1 shellacking at Lady Lion Field.
----------------------------OPINIONS----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
It's a start
Nobody's solved diversity problems,
but awareness is a key first step
Collegian Columnist
Kyle A. Richards:
Studying multiculturalism and diversity benefits all members of the community
Collegian Columnist
Erin Wright:
Diversity in journalism: A black, woman sports reporter's perspective
Collegian Columnist
Amy Oakes:
Labeling deprives you of the most fulfilling relationships
Collegian Columnist
Kevin Gorman:
While on the high road to success, don't forget where you came from
