Back Issues
Thursday, Feb. 27, 1997
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Black History Month Biography:
Jesse Owens
Experts discuss NATO expansion
International experts and community members gathered last night in the HUB to discuss what would happen if NATO expanded. The panel discussion was sponsored by the Center for Russian and East European Studies and the Society for International Development.
Persistence of appeals
Persistence was the key for the Undergraduate Student Government Elections Commission. After the commission appealed to the USG Senate twice and circulated a petition, the senate voted Tuesday night to require students to vote in the areas in which they currently live.
Jazz show pans out
James Carter, and his band, played at Schwab Auditorium last night, after failing to perform at a scheduled concert last week, in honor of Black History month.
Adult Learner Services provides center for information, companionship
This is the last story in a three-part series focusing on adult learners at the University. This article explores student interaction in the Center for Adult Learner Services lounge.
Program shows impact of abuse
Last night, a melting pot of about 100 students had this image driven into their memories at the Kern Graduate Center, where they watched Nancy Hulse perform a series of vignettes titled "That ain't no way to treat a lady."
Former athlete speaks of scoring points for God
Dave Jamerson made a successful transition from collegiate hoops to the NBA because he could shoot the lights out. Today he speaks with high school students, college and professional athletes to help them see the light.
PSUVO elects new leaders, hopes for profitable future
The newly elected president of the Pennsylvania State University Veterans Organization (PSUVO) said she would like to raise membership and get the club more active in the University and town community.
German roots found in Boucke
With his thick German accent and natural understanding of the language, Jürgen Eichhoff can quickly explain the entomology of your last name -- if it's German, of course.
University electric bill lights up area
The University requires a huge quantity of energy to provide for the needs of its students. Starting from a total energy bill of $708.62 in 1859, the use of energy has grown steadily throughout the University's history.
Bookstores read buyer's needs
Bookstores don't need to be thousands of square feet wide in order to sell good books -- in fact, they don't even need to sell new books to thrive, according to some local merchants.
Temple University radio silences Mumia Abu-Jamal
Death row inmate Mumia Abu-Jamal is being silenced once again, some charge, this time by Temple University.
Big burritos poke heads into State College
Burritos as big as your head have arrived.
Hillary Rodham Clinton: lady to assume role other than first
First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton went from being in the spotlight while testifying on Capitol Hill about health care, to going behind the scenes campaigning for her husband. What direction she will take now has experts speculating.
Reporter want ad
Police log
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Nicholson's drive to survive: A reflection of hard work
There is a place where time is no longer measured in seconds and minutes. No outside sound penetrates this world. And no matter how many people you can see, only one person is really there.
Fencers Esteva, Lu lead freshman charge
Athletic teams usually turn to older members of the team for leadership. They turn to the experience of seniors or juniors to show them the way.
Lion swimmen hope for a top-five finish at tourney
Forget for a minute that the Penn State men's swimming and diving squad had a four-match downswing in its win total from last season. Remember, the team with the best record during the regular season isn't guaranteed the championship anyway.
Former gymwoman returns to alma mater as coach
When looking at biographies of coaches or professors at Penn State, anyone will find that several of them are University alumni. This is no different for the Penn State women's gymnastic program.
Baseball hall of famer to talk about life lessons
Former Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver once said, "It's what you learn after you know it all that counts."
Spiker line judges just your average, everyday student
Nearly every volleyball coach can relate to the situation.
Swimmen preparing for Big Ten championships
Prior to the regular season, Penn State men's swimming coach Peter Brown said he would not emphasize the dual-meet season as much as in previous years. This would keep the team as fresh as possible for the "big meet."
Lady Lions gear up for Big Tens
The Penn State women's basketball team should have enough on its mind to give all 11 players on the roster as well as its coaching staff throbbing headaches.
Gophers look to improve on record of Big Ten teams in NCAA
Despite having severe difficulties in the past two NCAA tournaments, limping to a 3-11 record, the Big Ten is likely to be well represented in this year's big dance.
----------------------------OPINION----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
New computer consulting fee needs more student input
My opinion
Collegian columnist Dennis M. Kalup talks about an important upcoming university event, USG elections.
Reader Opinion
- Milk-drinking article explains dairy truths: Jonathan M. Rybacki agrees with yesterday's article about Milk.
- STRAIGHT to rally against court ruling : Darin A. Loccarini STRAIGHT president keeps the issue alive and ivites everybody interested to a rally.
Larry Frankel together with the ACLU Penn State chapter give examples of student groups that have been denied charters at other universities.
