Back Issues
Thursday, March 20, 1997
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Court hears Internet free speech debate
For the first time ever, the Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday concerning free speech on the Internet.
Medical ethics play key role in fraternity hazing investigation
Maintaining confidentiality in medical care -- according to an American College of Physicians manual -- can encourage patients to discuss problems candidly and respect the privacy of patients.
Students waive hearing
The three roommates of 611 Alexander Court who allegedly provided alcohol to University junior Leigh Ann Prevatte on Feb. 2, the night she fell to her death from their apartment window, waived their right to a preliminary hearing before District Justice Daniel Hoffman yesterday.
Collegian, Inc. picks business manager
The Board of Directors of Collegian Inc. selected, at its meeting last night, Christopher Taylor as The Daily Collegian business manager for the 1997-98 academic year.
Priest speaks against school
In a small apartment 40 yards from the gates of the U.S. Army's School of the Americas in Fort Benning, Ga., a gathering of people make their way among paperwork and protests, newsletters and notices.
Evolutionary biologist develops insights at HUB
Man is not the pinnacle of evolution, according to an Oxford University evolutionary biologist who spoke at the University last night.
No Doubt returns with top billing
No Doubt will return to The Bryce Jordan Center, this time as the headliner, at 7:30 p.m. on May 6. Hardcore-pop quartet CIV and veteran punk band The Vandals will open the show.
New shopping center to replace local auto salvage yard
College Township is in line to lose an auto salvage yard and gain a new shopping center on East College Avenue -- if a bussing situation can be straightened out.
Low population disqualifies minority status
Melissa Gonzalez was more than shocked when she learned that if she attended the University of Kentucky, Lexington she was not eligible for a minority scholarship, even though she is a Latino.
Court finds State College man guilty of six drug charges
A State College man was found guilty last week of selling drugs to undercover police officers on two separate occasions in 1995 and 1996. Amin O. Robinson was convicted of six drug-related charges after selling cocaine on July 28, 1995, and marijuana on January 29, 1996, in State College.
Proud action
A call for the University to provide medical benefits to partners of gay, lesbian and bisexual employees led the way during the rally held on Schwab Auditorium steps yesterday to kick off the 12th annual Pride Week.
Commission builds on rental housing ordinance
The State College Planning Commission hammered away yesterday in an attempt to build a better student rental housing ordinance.
Feature Photo
Personality Profile
Serving up success
Police log
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No magic needed in spikers win
Penn State fans didn't need a magic eight ball to guess who was going to win last night's men's volleyball match in Rec Hall.
Grapplers hope to keep middleweights grounded
This is the final part of a three-part series previewing the NCAA wrestling championships. Today's story highlights the middle weights.
Penn State hires McKeesport native as golf pro
Penn State is hoping it hit a hole in one with its selection of a new head golf professional.
Almost not enough for fencers Lilov
This is the third and final part of a three-part series previewing the NCAA fencing championships. This article highlights sabre and the team competition.
Frustration drives fencer to NCAAs
Dean Jacobberger left yesterday morning for a place he's wanted to go to for four years.
Interleague play adds interesting and controversial twist
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The 1997 Major League Baseball season will have a new twist this year, starting June 12 when interleague play makes its debut.
Dirty Deitrick on fire at the plate for Penn State sluggers
Jeremy Deitrick likes to wear his No. 14 T-shirt from the Keystone games under his Penn State baseball jersey for every game, and he doesn't plan on doing laundry anytime soon.
Netmen reach .500 on season play with rout of St. Bonaventure
The Penn State men's tennis team earned its second consecutive shutout with a 7-0 win over St. Bonaventure yesterday at the Penn State Tennis Center.
----------------------------OPINION----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Without enforcement, the borough's situation won't change
My opinion
Collegian columnist Kevin Gardner fights the arguments against same-sex marriages.
Reader opinion
- Borough needs student dollars to stay afloat: Jonathan Ingram talks about State College's luck to have Penn State.
- Borough boycott would reveal economic truths: Tom Bux agrees with Jonathan Ingram.
- Ignore mean squirrels -- that'll teach 'em: T.J. Metrovich is mad at the squirrels.
- GSA elections to be held Tuesday, March 25 : Julie Ann Bubolz announces the GSA elections.
