Back Issues
Monday, Feb. 24, 1997
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Council's plans could limit student options
Students looking for off-campus living may find their options limited next semester. At a work session Friday, State College Borough Council members unanimously agreed to move forward with legislation that would restrict student rentals.
HUB fair crafts world cultures
Students walking into the HUB Ballroom or Basement yesterday may not have realized they were still in University Park.
Paul Robeson honored on center's 25th anniversary
"(Today) is a day for looking backwards with our historical eye, and for looking forward with our futuristic eye," Lawrence W. Young, director of the Paul Robeson Cultural Center, said yesterday.
Board of Trustees hopes planned retirement facility will reap benefits for University
The University Board of Trustees' plans for a new retirement center have been the recent center of controversy, but many see the possible addition in a positive light.
Duke Ellington conducted honorable life in jazz history
Duke Ellington (1899-1974) an American composer, conductor and pianist, was one of the most respected figures in the history of jazz. He is acknowledged as the man who brought jazz into concert halls and religious services.
B.B. King, Garth Brooks to perform at Jordan Center
Blues legend B.B. King will perform on March 31 at Eisenhower Auditorium, courtesy of University Concert Committee.
Raffle to benefit cancer yields premium parking
The Undergraduate Student Government may have found the solution to the parking problems on campus -- give students the administrators' parking spaces.
'I swear'
Few people know how to appreciate each other the way country artists and their fans do. At even a half-decent country show, fans, overjoyed just to be there, scream and holler in bliss at every word the performer utters.
Jury drops assault charges against Philipsburg resident
A 23-year-old Philipsburg man was found guilty Thursday night of corruption of a minor after being tried for the January 1996 assault of a 17-year-old girl at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte. The jury of six men and six women found Charles W. Myers not guilty of charges of sexual assault and indecent assault.
Spanier returns from African journey
He's back.
Pageant salutes black women
As the sparse, quiet melody of "I'm Every Woman" by Whitney Houston built up into a rhythmic dance beat, the tone of the 1997 Miss Black Penn State Pageant was set. What began as a quiet, anticipatory mood quickly shifted to an animated one, filled with dancing, clapping and screaming.
Fiesta celebrates Philippines' culture
The Macarena has made its way to the Philippines -- or at least it was included in the comedy skit of the "Heestaree ab da Peelapeens" at the second annual Barrio Fiesta Saturday night in Kern Building.
Waiting list makes some dancers uneasy
Interest in the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon has continued to grow during recent years and increased student interest this year resulted in the first dancer waiting list in event history.
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Lady Lions streak into tourney
Lady Lion seniors Tiffany Longworth and Angie Potthoff could not have dreamed of a better way to finish out their last home weekend at Penn State.
Icers show off defense in wins over Spartans
The Icers may have forgotten what it's like to allow a goal. They shut out their opponents for three straight games and for half of a fourth before finally allowing a goal. In all, their streak of scoreless play lasted 226 minutes.
Spikers need four games to get win
The men's volleyball match between No. 2 Penn State and Long Island University-Southampton on Saturday disproved a common sports slogan: victory is not always thrilling and defeat is not always agonizing.
Grapplers pick up two, get Fritz's 100th win
There is a belief in all sports that when rivals meet, the records are disregarded and the event usually is a fight to the end.
Cagers 'outplayed' in 71-57 loss to Michigan State
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- There's no better ointment for the pain of losing than playing a game against an even lowlier opponent. Saturday, though, it was hardly obvious which team -- Michigan State or Penn State -- was that lowlier team.
Gymmen corralled by No. 1 Ohio State
As of right now, Ohio State is still the best men's gymnastics team in the nation.
Despite top-notch routines, gymwomen fail to top Utah
In late January and early February, Lady Lion coach Steve Shephard sensed his team, given a little more time to heal from its preseason injuries, would make serious strides in becoming a squad to be reckoned with.
Spikers win despite second team woes
Any team that is highly talented and plays a lesser opponent puts in its second unit so the group can gain some experience. Penn State men's volleyball coach Mark Pavlik has done this often this season with the nation's No. 2 team.
Spartans' rebounding leaves Lions in dust
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Rebounding is an important part of basketball -- just ask Michigan State forward Antonio Smith or the entire Penn State men's basketball team.
Lady Lions find much-needed momentum
This weekend the Penn State women's basketball team had a magical feeling for the first time this season.
Lady sluggers impatient for start of season
The consensus on the Penn State softball team is the regular season can't come soon enough.
Fencers finish season undefeated
The Penn State fencing team began the 1997 season with two goals in mind: have an undefeated season and win a third straight national title.
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Collegian Editorial
Government Awareness Week is over, but awareness can carry on.
My opinion
Collegian columnist Yvonne Rasor explains why it may be more dangerous to restrict abortion.
Reader Forum
- Court justices respond to STRAIGHT editorial: Dawn Brown and Jit Chatterjee argue with the points of a Collegian editorial from Feb. 21 that supported STRAIGHT's right to exist.
- Legislating morality not answer to hard issues: Eric Bennett says moral issues cannot be successfully legislated without an overwhelming
public opinion consensus.
- Apologizing for slavery will not undo damage: Alex de Jesus says the government should spend money on acts that will make a difference rather than on apologizing for slavery.
