Back Issues
Wednesday, March 19, 1997
----------------------------NEWS----------------------------IFC launches hazing investigation
The Interfraternity Council Board of Control is launching an investigation into possible hazing incidents reported to have occurred at Kappa Delta Rho fraternity, following an inconclusive probe recently conducted by University officials.
Anything but brief
A University student has created a stir on the floor of the state legislature over a piece of artwork that hangs in the University's Zoller Gallery. At least one state representative has threatened to withhold the University's $281 million state subsidy if the artwork remains on display.
Lucky Charms: they're magically busting alcohol offenders
While students were drinking green beer in area clubs on St. Patrick's Day, area police officers combed downtown streets and establishments looking for alcohol violations.
LGBSA kicks off Pride Week
Rallies, mixers and conferences will be only a small part of the celebration when the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Student Alliance kicks off its 12th Annual Pride Week today.
USG presidential election attracts numerous candidates
Looking around the room at the information session for Undergraduate Student Government presidential and vice presidential candidates last night, the USG Elections Commissioners realized they had their work cut out for them.
USG appoints last justice court seat
The Undergraduate Student Government Elections Court was completed last night with the appointment of the final justice by the USG Senate.
All dried up
Why ask why? Phi Delta Theta is going dry.
Spanier debates current college admission trend
Students may not be adequately prepared for University work and some may not even belong there. In a radio conference with WPSU-FM (91.5) last night, University President Graham Spanier and his guest, Vice Provost for Enrollment, Management and Administration John Romano, addressed these issues which impact the University and the admissions selection.
Leaders attempt to close infamous military school
The United States Army's School of the Americas teaches its students military techniques that many have criticized as tortuous and inhumane.
Police log
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Spikers returning to home turf
For the past few weeks the members of the No. 2 Nittany Lion volleyball team has been living out of suitcases and using bus seats for beds.
Heavyweight grapplers prepare for NCAAs
When examining Penn State's lineup, the members of the upper weight classes jump out. Among them, two stand out above the rest -- 167-pounder Glenn Pritzlaff and heavyweight Kerry McCoy.
Injury bug plagues Icers at nationals
Penn State coach Joe Battista must feel like a dark cloud is hanging over him. With injuries pouring on his head as often as rain falls in State College, he watched the injury bug decimate his team at nationals.
Bayer hopes aspirations won't be foiled
Cliff Bayer has done it all in the world of fencing with one exception. The Pennsylvania freshman has won a World Cup, competed in the Olympics and been the No. 1 foilsman in the country.
Nebraska edges gymwomen in last event
After three events, they had the momentum and confidence to pull the upset. Just one more rotation and victory was theirs.
Netmen to face Bonnies
The Penn State men's tennis team, coming off a 7-0 sweep of Eastern Michigan on Sunday, faces an improving St. Bonaventure squad at 3:30 p.m. today at the Penn State Tennis Center.
Sports briefs
- Lisicky selected for All-Big Ten Teams
- Penn State soccer signs four for next season
----------------------------OPINION----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Discrepancies in services leave campuses out in the cold
My opinion
Collegian editor in chief Jason Alt talks about the future of freedom on the Internet.
My opinion
Collegian columnist Dennis Kalup says sexism does exist.
Budget crunch
My Opinion: Helen Caffrey
