Back Issues
Friday, March 21, 1997
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Apathy may be death of Black Caucus
If the four positions do not have applicants, Black Caucus will not exist at the start of Fall Semester 1997.
Hall to transfer; third Lady Lion to leave in 1997
Lady Lion basketball forward Shauntai Hall is unhappy. She has been for a while, and this week she decided enough was enough.
Spanier voices disapproval over annual Rathskeller tradition
Tomorrow's annual case race -- which attracts people who are willing to wait for hours to drink beer in the dimly lit basement that is the All-American Rathskeller --has become a bit of a tradition in State College. But don't expect to see University President Graham Spanier there.
Hazing a part of history at PSU
New Interfraternity Council Board of Control investigations into fraternity hazing may just be popping up at the University, but the issue has, historically, jumped into the public spotlight several times.
New editor in chief chosen
Rachel Hogan was selected to take over the position of editor in chief starting in May, when current editor in chief Jason Alt graduates.
Women making their mark on campus
March commemorates women in history. However, many women are making history right now at Penn State through membership in various women's organizations on campus.
Alternate spring break in Haiti benefits group
When fifteen members of the University Catholic Community journeyed to Pandiassou, Haiti, to spend spring break working with and learning from the villagers, they did not know quite what to expect.
CCSG continues fight for equal services
The Council of Commonwealth Student Governments is not abandoning its fight for equal services for all University campuses after exposing inconsistencies in the student services offered in the Commonwealth Educational System compared with University Park and other state institutions.
One-car accident in Centre County leaves Spring Mills man dead
Robert E. Packer, 55, died Wednesday of injuries suffered in a one-car accident in Gregg Township, Centre County, the Rockview state police said.
USG holds first candidate debate
The student activity fee, diversity and two-ply paper were issues at the first Undergraduate Student Government presidential and vice presidential debate last night.
Bowling fund-raiser hits the mark, second largest
Delta Sigma Theta sorority is gearing up for its 25th annual Bowling Party beginning tomorrow at Bellefonte Lanes Inc.
Police log
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Depth is key for lady ruggers
It's a good thing the Penn State's women rugby team has plenty of depth, especially since it is splitting in half to play two games tomorrow -- one at Navy and one at Delaware.
Freshman laxer elevates to new heights
The elevator to the penthouse can be quite slow indeed.
Sluggers try to get balanced
Understanding baseball is hardly difficult. Sure it has its complexities like balks and the infield fly rule, but basically, it's an easy sport to comprehend.
Lady sluggers join fray at invitational
March Madness is in full swing -- for softball.
Gymmen ready for Big Tens
With the season nearing its end, it is time for the level of competition and stakes to soar even higher.
Lady laxers hope to put slow start behind
The Penn State women's lacrosse team could be going into its most difficult weekend of the entire season.
Netmen travel to city of brotherly love
After consecutive home shutouts, the Penn State men's tennis team will see if its success can continue on the road Saturday when it travels to Philadelphia for a match against Penn.
Boxers hope hard work pays dividends
The hard work is over. The sweating, the lifting, the jabbing, the running is all finished, and for six members of the Penn State boxing team, the moment of truth has come.
Netwomen hope to continue on upswing
Coach Sue Whiteside and the Lady Lion tennis team (6-5, 0-4 Big Ten) hope to build on last week's win over Cal-Santa Barbara when they host West Virginia at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at the Penn State Tennis Center.
Gymwomen ready to rumble in Big Tens, regionals
The time of year the Penn State women's gymnastics team has waited for has finally arrived. The Lady Lions can finally focus all their attention on two of the most important meets of the season -- Big Tens and Regionals.
Fencers fare well in first day of NCAAs
The Penn State fencing team had been waiting for yesterday for nearly 12 months.
Laxers set goal to improve shooting
The Penn State men's lacrosse team faces what will no doubt be its toughest challenge of the season at 2 p.m. Saturday as defending national champion Princeton visits State College.
Grapplers struggle in NCAA tournament
CEDAR FALLS, IOWA -- Upon entering the 1997 wrestling championships, Penn State wrestling team expected tough battles in all weight classes. And after the first round, that expectation became a reality.
Spikers look to get physical with opponents
All season opponents have had respect for the Penn State men's volleyball program. It's now starting to get to the point that some Nittany Lions want a little fear in the eyes of those who face them.
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Collegian Editorial
Privatizing state liquor stores does not mean a store on every corner
My opinion
Collegian columnist Tim La Rose says that the language and diversity requirements here at the university are quite burdensome.
Reader opinion
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My Opinion
Collegian Arts Columnist Brian Raftery talks about the invation of the Spice Girls.
Indie Sling blade disappoints despite Oscar nomination
Everyone loves Sling Blade. It opened to rave reviews all over the country and its screenplay even got a nod from the Oscars.
GSA brings Lear-like films
King Lear has inspired many movies and books since Shakespeare's tale of a disturbed king and his three daughters first appeared.
Carrey hits comedy stride in Liar
It's hard to keep Jim Carrey out of the bathroom.
Hip-hop/r&b floods the airways from new home on Jam 91
Although rapper Biggie Smalls (Notorious B.I.G.) was tragically murdered last week in Los Angeles, Desmond Miller is still excited about the artist's upcoming release.
Recent rapper's death raises questions about violence in music
Violence in the entertainment industry is nothing new.
Madness of the monkey man
Former State College resident Louis Pepe, 30, only got one C in his entire public-school career. According to his mother, Mary Lou Pepe, he wanted to see what getting a C would feel like. So in his fourth grade history class, he aimed low and got the C.
Music as a Means Fest benefits Women's Resource Center
With the arrival of spring comes the arrival of the spring concert events. One of the first of these events will be the Music As A Means Fest to be held in the HUB Ballroom Sunday. The festival will combine music and education about political issues by bringing bands from around the country and having information groups from organizations such as Amnesty International and Allies.
Sometimes in the Star Wars trilogy, things are not always as they appear to be at first glance
We're not freaks. We don't send questions over the Internet to debate technicalities or to vent our displeasure with minute discrepancies in the Star Wars trilogy, but we feel some things must be pointed out.
Star Wars was more than just a movie
Whether it was art imitating life or life imitating art, the original release of Star Wars, along with other clear-cut, fanciful movies of the late 1970s, mirrored a similar revival of optimism in America.
Jedi no better/worse in re-released version
Like the other re-releases, the added footage to Return of the Jedi: Special Edition is a mixed blessing. Most is a welcome addition to the trilogy, but some is questionable in its merit. Fortunately, there are no added digital Ewoks.
