Back Issues
Friday, Feb. 14, 1997
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Charges filed in student's death
Furnishing alcohol to minors charges will be filed against the three 611 Alexander Court roommates who provided alcohol to University junior Leigh Anne Prevatte on Feb. 2, the night she fatally fell from their apartment window, the State College Police Department said in a news release yesterday.
Destiny of STRAIGHT approaches
The Undergraduate Student Government Supreme Court expects a full house on Sunday when they rule on the fate of STRAIGHT.
Marathon safe and secure
Dancers in the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon this weekend have enough worries -- from fatigue to sore feet -- so volunteers such as Tony Lombardo will make sure no one participating has any unnecessary concerns.
No decision on the future of Resident Computer Consultants
Behind closed doors, the Association of Residence Hall Students discussed the possibility of placing Resident Computer Consultants in all dorms next year.
Local restaurants' Valentine's rush even bigger due to 'Thon
Students searching for a restaurant in which to wine and dine their valentines may be out of luck.
Feature Photo
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Love is in the air.
'Ethnic man' dispels myths of stereotypical American race
Teja Arboleda said that at one time, scientists took thousands of faces from across the world to come up with the "average" face -- and that face was his.
Nobel Laureate speaks about life and culture
There was standing-room only yesterday in 112 Kern when world famous novelist and 1994 Nobel Laureate Kenzaburo Oe came to lecture.
Chocolate-covered love
It is thought to stimulate romantic feelings and soothe the down and out.
Hot dog!
The Oscar Mayer Weinermobile is rolling into town, looking for a new driver.
Instructors sympathetic to 'Thon participants
Everyone involved in Dance Marathon gives up a large percentage of their weekend for the event. Not many will be able to concentrate on, say, studying for tests, or completing their homework.
Big media to cover marathon
Heralded as the largest student-run philanthropy in the nation, the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon is slated to receive national media coverage this weekend.
'Thon year-long marathon for chair
With phones ringing nonstop, questions popping up every minute and time rapidly passing by, she confidently orchestrates activity from a second floor office.
Reporter want ad
Police log
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Gymwomen travel to OSU
The Penn State women's gymnastics team's trouble on the beam was amplified two weeks ago against West Virginia. The Lady Lions, though, thought they solved the mystery on the apparatus before last weekend's Cat Classic, but disaster struck again as they counted four falls.
Boxers set to compete against tough field at Lock Haven tourney
Boxers from 11 different schools will be at Lock Haven for the 27-bout Lock Haven Invitational. Penn State will be one of the most represented schools in attendance, sending nine boxers.
Young netmen squad will need strong play from upperclassmen
The Penn State men's tennis team will have to rely heavily on upperclassmen this season if it wants to be successful.x
Novikova to lead netwomen
Once again, Olga Novikova will be the key component of the Penn State women's tennis team.
Fencers head to Junior Olympics
Some of the younger members of the Penn State fencing team will be in the spotlight for the next four days at the Junior Olympics in Marlborough, Mass.
Trackmen look for continued success at Kane Invitational
The Penn State men's indoor track team will try to build on its recent success when it travels to Ithica tomorrow to compete in the Kane Invitational.
Icers hope weekend produces winning ways
The No. 4 Icers hope to continue their winning ways this weekend, as they travel to West Virginia for a 9:30 p.m. game today with the Mountaineer Hounds.
Wildcat woes remind Johnson of life's hard, bumpy paths
Feature story on Jevon Johnson-- Northwestern men's basketball player
Cagers expect Stevenson to get more involved in scoring
Out of 71st High School in Fayetteville, N.C., Greg Stevenson has quickly emerged as a symbol of a successful future for Lion basketball that continues at 12:15 p.m. tomorrow when Penn State hosts Northwestern at the Bryce Jordan Center.
Grapplers seek redemption
Heading into last Sunday's match with No. 3 Minnesota, the Penn State wrestling team seemed to be where it had wanted to be at that point in the season. The Nittany Lions thumped Wisconsin, 31-10, last Saturday, after sweeping Pittsburgh and Indiana the weekend before.
Lady cagers face must-win situation against Hawkeyes
The Lady Lions (13-9, 6-6 Big Ten) and Hawkeyes (11-10, 6-6) clash at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Bryce Jordan Center in front of a nationally televised audience on ESPN2. Both teams are tied for fifth place in the conference, and each has important road games leading up to the big clash.
Spikers knock off ESU in four
The Penn State men's volleyball team needed four games to put away pesky East Stroudsburg on the Warriors' home floor last night, winning 15-7, 15-2, 8-15 and 15-8.
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Collegian Editorial
Dancers need support in the hardest of hours
My opinion
Collegian columnist Tim Larose says it may not be wise to love the one you're with.
Reader Forum
- PSU needs same-sex partner benefits: Marilyn Eastridge, chair of the Domestic Partner Benefits Committee of the Commission
for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Equity, and Morris Weinstock, chair of the Commission for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Equity discuss the need for the University to offer benefits to same-sex partners.
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A word from the editors
Editor's note on Collegian Arts staff pornography stories
Video Voyeurs
Collegian performing arts reporter David Scopinich arose to the challenge of reviewing one of the newest releases, Pocahotass
Krispy Keiser Buns says:
The second Collegian performing arts movie review.
Pornography
Students express views on adult entertainment.
Music of today possesses roots in Delta blues
This is the first in a series exploring the black roots of music. This article focuses on blues music.
Sweetheart candy sours soul
Collegian Arts columnist Brian Freedman reminisces about Valentine's Days past.
Porn videos always on top
Best-sellers like Playboy's 21 Playmates: Centerfold Collection, Vol. II; Playboy's Girls of South Beach and Playboy's Twins and Sisters Too, which made its debut this week at No. 22, are constants on Billboard magazine's weekly list of the nation's 40 best-selling videos.
Crow concert supports 'Thon
Until this year, there were only a few ways for students to help raise money for dance marathon. However, dancing and canning are no longer the only ways students can get involved.
Star Wars movie goers seek ultimate in sight and sound
The re-release of the Star Wars series has created an awareness in many movie viewers to look beyond what movies they want to see. Instead they seek better places to see it and hear it.
