Back Issues
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1997
----------------------------NEWS----------------------------Senate debates policies, language
Varying years of experience in the Undergraduate Student Government translated into hours of debate about the proposed USG Constitution in the USG Senate last night.
USG appoints court
Although the voting was delayed by some confusion last night, the Undergraduate Student Government approved two students for its elections court.
Two University students missing
Two University students -- one in Scipio, N.Y., the other in Philadelphia -- have been reported missing to police.
Milk drinkers may be gulping down future health problems
Milk. It does a body good, say some -- it does a body bad, say others.
Milk mustaches keep students smiling
Although facial hair may not be the most sought-after trait among females, the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board is targeting young men and women with the "Milk, Where's Your Mustache?" campaign.
Committee finalizes first-year seminar requirements
The members of the Special Committee on General Education were greeted with the last rays of sunlight instead of the night sky when they left their short and productive meeting yesterday.
Students with bad grades target of proposal by senate committee
University Faculty Senate Chair Scott Kretchmar said he was pleased to present the University's first Rhodes Scholar to the fifth senate meeting of the 1996-97 school year.
Center caters to adult learners, helps them assimilate to University
Imagine feeling isolated and confused while sitting amid a sea of students in Schwab Auditorium -- surrounded by freshmen half your age, or students who don't have the added problems of children or a full-time job. This is a feeling some adult learners face daily when they decide to resume or begin their college education.
Workers evacuate PNC bank
Four construction workers and a bank employee at PNC Bank, 1408 N. Atherton St., were overcome by carbon monoxide fumes at about 7 p.m. last night, Alpha Fire Co. Chief Steve Lower said.
Black History Month Biography
George Washington Carver (1864-1943) was an American educator and an outstanding innovator in the agricultural sciences. Carter was born of slave parents near Diamond, Mo. He left the farm where he was born when he was about 10 years old and eventually settled in Minneapolis, Kan. where he worked his way through high school.
Senior Class Gift Pledge-o-meter
School district votes against tax plan
The State College Area School District voted against participating in an amended version of a 1992 tax agreement between the University and other area governments Monday night.
Local candidate
Former University student and local attorney Jeffrey Bower announces his judicial candidacy.
Locals mourn Chinese leader
While former Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping may be most remembered for crushing a student revolt in Tianneman Square, he is also remembered for opening international doors for the people of his country.
Local tavern employees charged with serving alcohol to a minor
State College Police Department filed charges Monday against two employees at Stoney's Posthouse Tavern, 146 N. Atherton St., for serving a 20-year-old employee alcoholic beverages Jan. 26. The employee, Benjamin J. Dreibelbis later left the bar, went to an apartment on Bellaire Avenue, and died of a heroin overdose.
Police Log
----------------------------SPORTS----------------------------
Comical errors end in tragedy for Lions
When little boys play badly, they get spanked. Last night in the Bryce Jordan Center the Penn State basketball team got spanked.
Under the big top
The city of Indianapolis has a new fun park in town this weekend. It has more twists and turns than a roller coaster, and it has more action than a bunch of stunt shows. All this under one roof -- the RCA Dome.
Garris takes cager defense apart
Off the court, Illinois point guard Kiwane Garris won't say he is the most valuable player in the Big Ten. But on the court, particularly last night, Garris proved what he won't admit.
Spikers extend winning streak to 11 against Royals
Yogi Berra once said, "It's ain't over 'till it's over." It's a good bet he wasn't talking about last night's men's volleyball match between No. 2 Penn State (16-1, EIVA 5-0) and Eastern Mennonite (5-12, EIVA 0-5) at Harrisonburg, Va.
Sports Column
Collegian columnist David Scopinich welcomes the baseball spring training season and feels sorry for the teams that represent the State of Pennsylvania in the National League.
Icers have solid goaltender in Sixt
In hockey, a team's last line of defense is its goaltender.
Bailey excels through life's growing pains
When Ryan Bailey signed a letter of intent with Penn State on the final day of the late-signing period last year, he thought he was going to spend his freshman season learning from Dan Earl, one of the best point guards in the Big Ten.
For redshirt Earl, sitting out the season has been a pain
The pain in his back was there, and it couldn't be ignored. But he played through it.
Purdue seeded No.1 in tourney
A coach being carried off a field or court is a rare occurrence in sports at any level. Movies glorify sports a bit more than in real life, but even on the big screen a coach or player being carried off the field is not common.
All in the family
Say you're playing that word association game with a friend on campus or a random college basketball fan anywhere in the country. When saying Lisicky, more than likely, the response will be Pete Lisicky, Penn State's junior guard and 3-point sharpshooter.
Shippensburg gets bell rung by Boxers
Being a collegiate athlete and having to compete against an opponent in that opponent's home gym can be more intimidating than standing in the path of an oncoming train.
Feature Photo
----------------------------OPINION----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
ACLU needs to carefully consider challenging intolerance statement
My opinion
Collegian columnist Ken Hesser makes a difference by not writting about STRAIGHT and writes about another common conflict at Penn State, Pittsburgh vs. Philly which one kicks more butt.
Reader Forum
- Alumna gains lasting friendship from 'Thon: Kristen Kaminski tells us another great story related to Dance Marathon.
- STRAIGHT issue just 'silly' in every respect: Chris Martinez gives his opinion about people's silly attitude toward STRAIGHT considering at both sides.
