Back Issues
Monday, Jan. 20, 1997
----------------------------NEWS----------------------------The dream lives on
Rabbi Norman T. Goldberg, the director of Hillel at that time, remembers when the news was released about Martin Luther King Jr.'s death and how students reacted.
Citizens honored at banquet for keeping King's dream, legacy alive in the present
Memorializing the slain civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. by remembering his seven principles and granting awards to those who embodied them was The Forum on Black Affairs' goal this weekend.
Students use King's ideals in everyday life
In August 1985, students interested in the life of Martin Luther King Jr. banded together to establish a house in his honor.
Children give glimpse of future, reflect upon history of King's hopes for peace
Although there is an entire generation who has never heard him speak or seen him act, youth today recognize his name and know some of his work.
Students discuss 'black English' on radio
The much-discussed issue of ebonics made its way to the University airwaves last night.
School board puts King day talks on hold
The State College Area School Board's discussion on the proposed observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday for the coming school year is on hold for now.
University student to sing at presidential inauguration
Jason Yates has been singing for a long time, so he is not afraid of performing in front of large crowds. However, even Yates admits he will be nervous when he performs at, arguably, the most prestigious gig in the country.
Locals reflect on Clinton's first term
President William Jefferson Clinton will join the ranks of presidents such as Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan when he makes his second inaugural address today.
University to merge with Geisinger
Last week, the University bounded into the new semester appearing ready for change -- proposing, and later approving, a merger with The Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle. Now, the University has been given the go-ahead for its second consolidation in the span of one week.
Trustees vote to acquire Dickinson law school
It's official -- the oldest independent law school in the country is now a part of the University.
Plane crashes at area airport
A single engine airplane carrying two passengers crashed Saturday evening at University Park Airport, 2535 Fox Hill Rd., due to mechanical problems.
Greeks, alumni meet to 'face the future'
Current and alumni leaders of the University Greek system were joined by several administrators to "Face the Future as One" Saturday at the Penn State Scanticon for the Greek Leadership Conference.
Summit supports gay, lesbian ideas, attitudes
Many Central Pennsylvanian lesbian, gay and bisexual groups braved the not-so-tropical weather Saturday morning to meet at the Friends Meeting House, 611 E. Prospect Ave., for the LGB and Allies Community Summit.
Auction shines for diamonds
Hands raised, phones rang and memorabilia leapt off the tables at Saturday's Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon Auction at the Nittany Mall.
Board of Trustees Briefs
Police log
Reporter want ad
----------------------------SPORTS----------------------------
Icers open home season on right foot
The Icers opened their spring semester home schedule by sweeping West Virginia, winning 8-2 Friday night and 7-1 Saturday afternoon.
Reshuffled lines get results
When sophomore Rich Podulka went down with a broken jaw in the first game of the Arizona State series last weekend, Icer coach Joe Battista was faced with a dilemma. He had to shuffle his lines to make up for the loss of offense Podulka (12 points in 15 games) provided the club.
Cagers can't find offense, lose again
The Penn State men's basketball team continued its rapid descent into the depths of the Big Ten Saturday with its fifth consecutive conference loss.
Airplane, cagers fail to get off ground
According to the itinerary, the Penn State men's basketball team was scheduled to arrive in Madison, Wis., at 9 p.m. Central time Friday, ready to take on the Badgers the following day.
Pair of losses leave Portland looking for a leader
A hush came over the room when Tara Macciocco, Angie Potthoff and Courtney Wicks filed into the media room at the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday following an 85-74 loss to Illinois.
Turnabout was fair play for Illini
Illinois' Theresa Grentz and Penn State's Rene Portland are great friends.
Gymwomen sweep tri-meet
The Lady Lions were not to be denied this weekend.
Trackmen step up at Relays
The Penn State men's indoor track team made an impressive showing in Lewisburg this weekend at the Bucknell-Hershey Relays.
Spikers sweep by GMU; still undefeated
The Penn State men's volleyball team continued to roll over inferior opponents as it improved its record to 5-0 Friday by sweeping George Mason (0-1) in three sets, 15-8, 15-6, 15-9, at Rec Hall.
Old meets new in spiker alumni match
Rec Hall was a place filled with laughter, fond memories and pride Saturday afternoon. The men, who again put on their Penn State uniforms, might not have had the top skill level as of years past, but the fire for competition was still as warm as ever.
Lady spiker Spink trasnfers to WSU
You could sense by the distant look in Samantha Spink's eyes for the past few months that she wasn't happy and hadn't been for quite some time.
Grapplers finish fourth at duals
In all of sports, one team seems to struggle against one particular opponent. This also was the case this weekend for the Penn State wrestling team at the Cliff Keen NWCA National Duals in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Top Va. running back commits to Penn State
Penn State received verbal commitment No. 17 from Antoine Womack, a 6-foot, 210-pound running back from Hampton, Va., over the weekend.
----------------------------OPINION----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Classes on Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day provide time to teach King's dream
My opinion
Collegian reporter Kerrylee Nadeau comments on apathy and uninvolvment in University activities.
Reader opinion
