Back Issues
Friday, Feb. 28, 1997
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STRAIGHT continues fight for charter
The only sounds coming from Old Main last night were the voices of the President of STRAIGHT, Darin Loccarini . . . and one heckler.
Fate to be discussed Monday
The Student Organization Appeals Board will meet privately on Monday to discuss whether Students Reinforcing Adherence In General Heterosexual Tradition has grounds to appeal the decision that prevented it from becoming an official University organization.
Black History Month Biography:
Mae Jemison
Computers get second lifetime
For many, the only connection to the outside world of computers and information systems is through the community school.
Historians dig into the 19th century
The Centre County Historical Society (CCHS) and the English-Speaking Union, an international organization which is active locally, are co-sponsoring an event called "American Heiresses -- British Peeresses," at 7:30 p.m. today at the mansion, 1001 E. College Ave.
Group runs circles for Red Cross
Due to a recent slow down of blood donors, both at the University and in Centre County, one group has raised $1,000 to benefit the efforts of the local American Red Cross.
Warning: Spring break sun has a dark sideX
Daydreams and fantasies of leaving the State College tundra and sunbathing in the scorching sun of a tropical paradise for spring break may be on the agenda of many University students. But according to the American Cancer Society, students should proceed with caution and heed the warning: fry now, pay later.
Search for missing PSU student continues in N.Y.
Continued search efforts for missing University student Nathan O. Swymer around New York's Owasco Lake have been unsuccessful.
Spring fever
Students enjoy recent record temperatures to hit the area.
Nurses initiate union
The University's Hershey Medical Center nurses join the crusade to form a new, stronger union.
Local Candidate announcements
Reporter want ad
Police log
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Tourney-time for Lady Lions
The Penn State vs. Ohio State women's basketball game at 6 p.m. today in the first round of the Big Ten women's tournament pits two teams against each other with entirely different outlooks on the tournament.
Spikers to face No. 6 Cardinals in Classic
Neither Penn State nor Ball State ought to make early dinner plans tonight. Based on recent history, both teams will be on the court for a while.
Cagers look for a non-Northwestern win
The Nittany Lion basketball team will try to accomplish a new feat tomorrow -- beating a Big Ten team other than Northwestern.
Laxers hope to make Irish's Cade angry
When it comes to lacrosse it doesn't take much to get Notre Dame goalie Alex Cade mad. Just score on him.
Icers' Adams gets shot at ACHA tourney
There is one Icer who may be anticipating the ACHA national championships more than any of his teammates. That player is Jeff Adams, a junior forward who hasn't been able to make much of a contribution at nationals during his two other seasons with the team.
Collegian Sports Columnist
Collegian sports writer Holly Shick defends the swimsuit issue.
Tennis teams hit road for weekend matches
After a tough weekend on the road in the Big Ten, the Penn State men's tennis team travels to Cambridge, Mass., to meet the Crimson of Harvard.
Lady Lions to host PA championship
It's not often a gymnastics meet has seven teams competing at the same time. Sure, the Big Ten, regional and NCAA championships have that amount or even more but rarely does it occur during the regular season.
Gymmen in need of win
The freshmen demonstrated they can perform like veterans. The seniors showed they are capable of leading the squad. The team proved it can compete with the best in the country.
Lady Sluggers open at East Carolina
The uniforms will be unfolded for the first time. The spikes will get their first chance to be broken in on a grass field. They will look into a blue sky with sunshine instead of fluorescent lights and an I-beam ceiling.
Sluggers hit road against Spiders
The Nittany Lion baseball team will look to continue its winning ways this weekend as it squares off against Colonial Athletic co-champion Richmond in a three-game series.
Boxers play host to second Nittany Lion Invitational
The members of the Penn State boxing team were busy constructing a boxing ring in White Building last Sunday morning, and they will finally get to test their craftsmanship at 7 p.m. tomorrow when they host the second Nittany Lion Invitational of the season.
Trackmen travel to Princeton for NCAA qualifiers
The Penn State men's indoor track team will be out to earn NCAA qualifying times and distances when it travels to Princeton tomorrow to compete in the IC4A championships.
Hall of Famer pitches game of life in Schwab
He pitched another perfect game last night -- this time at Schwab Auditorium.
----------------------------OPINION----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Black history should be valued 12 months of the year
My opinion
Collegian columnist Tim La Rose says Americans are hypocrites.
Reader Forum
- Milk: still the best source of calcium: Thomas R. Palchak responds to recent article about Milk.
- A new view: Steel City beats Philly: Jeff Shumas responds to a column about Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
- Multicultural focus alienates cultures: Tom Bux (junior-American studies) and Steven Daniel Markle (senior-general science) argue against the cultural diversity requirement.
Centre Stage announces summer season
With a summer season including shows such as You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown; The Mousetrap; Misalliance and A Chorus Line, Pennsylvania Centre Stage is not just trying to create one, but four singular sensations.
Student films shown before GSA movies
Those hoping to see the next Quentin Tarantino or Martin Scorcese in the making should check out the Graduate Student Associations CAFE's film series.
Interview in style
White socks with dark shoes. Linen after Labor Day. A brown belt worn with black shoes.
Empire strikes back full force
A somber, downbeat film featuring the relationship between a farm boy and a puppet may not sound like much, but The Empire Strikes Back: Special Edition delivers the goods: action, romance and even some added footage.
Acting out
University theater company plays out students' "real life" for education.
Veruca Salt and L7 find more than riot grrrl and crooner sounds
Anyone who thinks women have not successfully permeated every zone of the rock 'n' roll industry is obviously not familiar with the spinal tappin' antics of L7 and Veruca Salt.
Arts column
Arts columnist Dave Scopinich provides the rules of movie-going etiquette.
