Back Issues
Thursday, Feb. 13, 1997
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Student falls from 3rd-floor window
A University student fell from an open downtown apartment window yesterday morning in an alcohol-related incident, State College Police Department said.
ARHS meets behind closed doors
Last night, the Association of Residence Hall Students discussed the possibility of residence computer consultants being moved into all dorms without student input. The Daily Collegian considers this issue to be of some importance to University students, as it may result in students paying more money to the University.
Candles light campus vigil
More than 90 candles illuminated falling snowflakes on the HUB lawn last night.
Speaker explores African influences
In celebration of Black History Month, a handful of students gathered last night in the HUB Fishbowl to explore African influence in Latin America countries.
Government scholarships may be no help to students in need of aid
In his new education proposal, President Clinton said he wants to get more students through the first two years of college, but some doubt that his new Hope Scholarship would accomplish this goal.
Clinton's Hope Scholarship earns local disappointment
Angela Yu would qualify for the "B" average part of President Clinton's proposed Hope Scholarship, but the problem is it has taken her too long to obtain the 3.0 average.
Freshmen seminars still debated
The Special Committee on General Education (SCGE) spent five hours Tuesday night furthering their quest to fine tune general education at the University.
Director reveals life behind the curtain
Addiction is a dirty word.
Students give more than their hearts away
Rushing to stores such as Woodring's Floral Gardens, Wild Card and the Tavern Restaurant, the love-struck couple attempts to find the perfect tokens of appreciation to tell their significant other how much they care. The only problem: they want their Valentine's Day gifts to be absolutely perfect.
Before physical attraction, most look for inner beauty
Around Valentine's Day, acute observers can notice signs of affection in varying degrees all over campus -- a handshake, a hug or a quick peck on the cheek before sprinting to the next class.
Sensual products penetrate local stores for cupid's day
Cupid's carnal arrows are penetrating local stores with a quiver full of sexual products.
Christian forum spreads message of truth, tolerance at universities nationwide
A university is a place in which knowledge is spread and, hopefully, truth is discovered.
Reporter want ad
Police log
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Four teams hope to slide into Big Ten's top five
Of the 11 teams in the women's basketball conference, four teams -- Penn State (13-9, 6-6 Big Ten), Iowa (11-10, 6-6), Northwestern (13-9, 6-7) and Indiana (13-10, 6-7) -- are all within a half game of each other.
Esteva successful in foiling initial challenges
The freshman year of college can be one of the hardest adjustment periods in people's lives. If the person is an athlete, this time becomes even more difficult. If the year in question also happens to be the person's first year in a new country, it can be the most difficult. This is Penn State fencer Carla Esteva's predicament this year.
Lady spikers reload
After bringing in top talent last year in Bonnie Bremner, Lauren Cacciamani and Carrie Schonveld, the Lady Lions have recently added two star recruits from Illinois in hopes of finishing what they started last year.
Van Tassel snaps back to familiar winning form
As a junior for Penn State's swimming team, Karen Van Tassel didn't quite live up to her potential. While she was a sophomore, she made it to the NCAA championships as a member of the 200-yard freestyle relay team for the Lady Lions.
Trackwomen en route to excellence
Women's track coach Teri Jordan said yesterday at spring sports media day this year's squad was "one of the nicest teams" she's been around in her 13 years of coaching.
Lady sluggers excited about season
It is starting with a clean slate and a positive outlook for the future. This was the theme of the Penn State softball team at its media day yesterday at the Bryce Jordan Center.
Leopoldus skips sophomore jinx
A common myth in most sports is if athletes have a spectacular first season, the second will be strewn with troubles and pitfalls. This is commonly known as the sophomore jinx. Based on her performance during the first month of this year, sophomore Missy Leopoldus definitely has been an exception to this popular myth.
Spikers extend weekend, make pit stop in East Stroudsburg
The Penn State men's volleyball team is getting a four-day weekend. Before traveling to Friday's Golden Dome Classic in New Jersey, the No. 2 Nittany Lions have an 8 p.m. stop tonight in East Stroudsburg for an EIVA match with the Warriors.
Grappler struggles with fate
The day of Jan. 3 was not just another time of competition for Penn State wrestler John Lange. He and his Nittany Lion teammates were entering a stretch that included four dual meets, the grueling national duals and their only bye of the season.
IM zebras more than just enforcers
It may not be the NCAA Final Four or the NBA Finals, but intramural basketball can bring about some fierce competition. Emotions can run high, and tempers can flare as athletes, many who were stars of their respective high school squads, hoop it up.
Collegian Sports column
Collegian sports columnist Brian Costello says NFL's equivalent to the Bad News Bears are the target of Lady Luck's scorn once again
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Collegian Editorial
Death row moratorium needs to happen now
My opinion
Collegian columnist Dennis M. Kalup talks about his discussion with Darin Loccarini.
Reader Forum
- If you must drink, then do it in moderation: Natalie Croll, assistant director in the
Office of Health Promotion and Education asks students to be wise when drinking.
- Man counters claims of E-mail harassment: Gary L. Morella responds to a Collegian article.
