Back Issues
Monday, March 3, 1997
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CCSG supports students' rights
The Council of Commonwealth Student Governments added a bill on student's rights to its constitution and reorganized its central structure this past weekend.
Metallica ignites Bryce Jordan Center
As beautiful as thunderstorms can be, the noise occasionally gets a tad unnerving. After about a half-hour of marveling at the light show, gawking at the tortuous pitter-patter, and shuddering at the haphazard, unexpected booms, it gets a little tedious, and you're ready for the clouds to blow onward and leave you alone to return to sunshine.
Brooks to play five shows at center
Country music superstar Garth Brooks set a new record for The Bryce Jordan Center Saturday when he sold an unprecedented 71,000 tickets.
Freedom festival promotes human rights
Bird calls, sounds of rain and enchanting melodies echoed Saturday in the HUB Fishbowl.
Proposed ordinances upset USG, local ACLU
Undergraduate Student Government representatives challenged State College Borough Council's two proposed housing ordinances Friday on grounds that the legislation discriminates against students.
Celebration shows cultural awareness
Dinner, dancing and poetry were the tools used to further cultural diversity during "A Multicultural Evening" on Friday at the Paul Robeson Cultural Center.
Students remember historic Taiwanese tragedy
After 50 years of silence and uncertainty, the people of Taiwan can celebrate 228 Peace Memorial Day, a day set aside to recognize the estimated 18,000 to 30,000 people who died during the 228 Incident in Taiwan on Feb. 28, 1947.
Recent law affects international students
The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 may not seem like a law international students should worry about, but that is not necessarily so.
Apartment damage, costs spark tenant-landlord conflicts
Security deposits often become a point of contention for landlords and tenants when disagreements arise concerning the conditions of the residence, sustained damage and the cost of cleaning.
Video may solve security deposit dilemmas
A new business in town is aiming to provide students and landlords with evidence to avoid discrepancies that may occur when leases expire.
Police log
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Lady Lions upset in Big Ten tourney
Lady Lion guard Tiffany Longworth gazed into the distance Friday night as if she were watching a replay of what had transpired moments earlier. To her right sat a deflated and red-eyed Angie Potthoff, who could barely muster the strength to sit up straight in her chair.
Lady Lion seniors' careers end with loss
When Penn State and Ohio State faced off in the first round of the tournament Friday, seniors on both teams had high expectations.
Lady Luck finally shines on cagers in win
Ohio State point guard Damon Stringer was supposed to be the senior day spoiler. Like so many other players who have pulled out last-second, game-winning shots at the Bryce Jordan Center, Stringer was supposed to nail a 3-pointer and put away the Nittany Lions for the 14th time in the Big Ten this season.
Carlton can't play savior role for Lions
Rahsaan Carlton entered his final home game Saturday against Ohio State averaging just 7.6 points and 3.2 rebounds. With those mediocre numbers, he -- and the entire team for that matter -- has failed to live up to the early-season hopes and predictions.
Icers finish season with flurry in Michigan
The No. 4 Icers (24-8, 23-5 ACHA) soundly defeated the Wolverines on Friday night, 13-0, and Saturday afternoon, 14-3.
Icers pick up momentum with wins
The valley was indeed happy Saturday night for the Icers. Due to the two blowout wins over Michigan, Penn State will be riding a huge wave of momentum to nationals.
Gymmen knock off New Meixco in finale
In a meet that started out close, the No. 4 men's gymnastics team defeated No. 7 New Mexico, 228.975-224.675.
Lady Lion gymnasts vault through record breaking weekend
In the back of his mind, Lady Lion coach Steve Shephard knew his team had what it took to put up high numbers in the all-around. The talent was there, both at the upperclassmen and underclassmen level.x
Senior gymwomen shine in last meet
With her average score 9.95 this weekend, Lady Lion gymnast Nicole Malinak broke the school record of 9.9 shared by Rene Lyst and Tracy Kerner.
Spikers win Hall of Fame Classic
The No. 2 Nittany Lions earned their second straight Hall of Fame Classic title by defeating No. 6 Ball State, 15-11, 4-15, 15-9, 15-17, 16-14 on Friday and the Puerto Rican National team, 15-5, 15-1, 15-7, on Saturday.
Spiker Kepner lingers in shadow of teammates
After receiving MVP honors at the Hall Of Fame Classic here during the weekend, Penn State's Jason Kepner barely had time to enjoy the accolade before children from the crowd surrounded him in the hopes of getting his autograph.
Boxers show no guts, glory in Invitational
After the Nittany Lion Invitational on Saturday at White Building, Penn State boxing coach Bill Wrable used some choice phrases to describe his team's performance -- phrases that stung worse than the blows the Lions received in losing six-of-seven matches.
Laxers lose to Notre Dame
The NCAA tournament selection committee has not been kind to the Penn State men's lacrosse team in the past. With hopes of finally swaying the committee, the Nittany Lions' 1997 schedule was improved -- with 10-of-12 opponents ranked in the preseason top 30.
Gritty defense key in win for Fighting Irish
For the first half of the men's lacrosse game against No. 14 Notre Dame on Friday, it looked as if the No. 16 Nittany Lions would be able to leave Holuba Hall with a hard-fought victory. But the Notre Dame defense took a gut check during halftime and came out for the third quarter with a new determination.
----------------------------OPINION----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Citizens shouldn't be the only enforcers of tougher tobacco laws.
My opinion
Collegian columnist Erin Strout says the student trustee should represent student interests and concerns.
Reader Forum
- ACLU to sponsor STRAIGHT forum: David DeKorte and Heather Keegan invite students to an open forum to discuss STRAIGHT.
- No biased opinions in pleasing article: Christopher Lee Frame von Walker was impressed by the profile of Hugh Manchester.
- Cows provide lots of healthy products: Cory E. Meyers tells readers not to throw away their dairy products just yet.
- Sports conclusions leave football out: Matthew White, Jason Batchelor and Thaddeus Kuharski say the Pittsburgh vs. Philly showdown is not over yet.
- Loan cancelations frustrate students: Samantha Reid is upset that students can have their financial aid taken away midsemester.
