Back Issues
Tuesday, March 18, 1997
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Students pack borough council meeting
Students and a few residents packed the State College Borough Council meeting last night to debate the ongoing issue of student rental housing. More than a dozen people spoke for about an hour, repeating phrases such as "discrimination," "irresponsibility" and "lifestyle conflicts."
USG proposes another housing plan for State College borough
They tried in 1994 and failed.
Eight tickets file for USG candidacy
University students will have their pick of the litter when they go to vote for Undergraduate Student Government president and vice president on April 2.
New loan may reward
A new student loan, that may be more economical for Pennsylvania students and residents, will be offered through the University beginning this Fall Semester.
Student enters race for State College Borough Council seat
Two incumbents and five challengers, including a University student, entered the race for three State College Borough Council seats for the May primary election.
FCC: 911 misuse ends with 311 use
In past decades the message was simple: If you had an emergency, you called 911.
Plans for Spring Week unify
Before the relaxation and celebration comes the planning.
Feature Photo
Don't fence me in
Police log
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With Kalinovskaya gone, fencers may face a struggle at nationals
Penn State has had a stranglehold on the women's foil national championship for the past five years. Not since 1991 has someone from another school won the title.
Lion lightweights look for big tourney
Throughout Penn State's rich wrestling history, the lightweights have been the school's dominant classes. Of the Nittany Lions' 17 national champions, six, by modern standards, have been from the first three weight classes.
Spikers balance fun in sun and winning
Some say business and pleasure shouldn't mix. Last week, though, the Penn State volleyball team did just that.
Goldstein becomes leader for fencers
When Sibyl Goldstein tells people she fences, she understands their puzzlement. She once shared their perplexity about the sport she now loves.
Despite more career highs, gymmen lose
For most athletes, a career best is the result of many factors coming together for one outstanding performance. Perfect conditions, good health, mental toughness and the right training combine for that one day when an athlete is faster, stronger or more skilled than he has ever been.
Expansion arena football Red Dogs hire two former Lions
The coaching staff of the New Jersey Red Dogs, an expansion team in the Arena Football League, will feature two Penn State alumni when the team opens training camp next month.
Slow start doesn't worry sluggers
For the average baseball team, a record below the coveted .500 mark would be reason to panic. It might cause a shuffling of the lineup, a benching of some starters and a reevaluation of the direction the team is going.
Men's laxers start break strong, but get thumped by Hoyas
What started sweetly with the first two wins of the season for the No. 18 Nittany Lion lacrosse team came to a sour ending Sunday in Washington, D.C., with an 18-8 loss against No. 6 Georgetown.
Despite problems with high salaries, fans still welcome baseball
TAMPA, Fla. -- Ever since the baseball strike of 1994, the first time the fans were deprived of a World Series in 90 years, many fans have been bitter at players, owners and the game itself.
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Collegian Editorial
STRAIGHT's charter gives group a chance to dispel myths
My opinion
Collegian columnist Ken Hesser discusses the agony of spending spring break with the family.
Reader opinion
- Student wants help to stop annual Case Race: Sean Cook says the case race has no redeeming value.
- Basic right of partner benefits is for everyone: Susannah Milner says that benefits for gay and lesbian partners is not a threat to heterosexuals.
- STRAIGHT continues to lack a clear mission: Tracy D. Fisk is upset that STRAIGHT was approved even though its mission was unclear.
- Pittsburgh/Philly rivalry an irrelevant issue: Scott Walthour says analyzing whether Pittsburgh or Philly is better is a waste of time.
