Back Issues
Wednesday, March 26, 1997
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Little boy blue sings campaign tune at HUB
If you saw him in the HUB yesterday, you might think Brent Barbe was feeling a little blue.
AFL-CIO leader discusses future
Currently, the American working family is not in good shape and the future, according to the executive vice president of American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), looks bleak.
Candidates to debate outside Willard
If Mohammed doesn't come to the mountain, the mountain will come to Mohammed.
USG presidential and vice presidential candidates discuss roles of student groups
With more than 400 student organizations at the University Park campus, the Undergraduate Student Government can't please all of them.
Sigma Nu to dry up its act by 2000
Phi Delta Theta fraternity isn't making the move alone -- neighbor fraternity Sigma Nu will also become an alcohol-free house beginning in January of 2000.
Muslims, Christians come together for greater understanding
In an effort to bridge understanding between the two religions, a Muslim and a Christian speaker participated in a dialogue last night in the Forum Building. Sponsors of the event stressed it as a learning opportunity to create a nonconfrontational atmosphere.
Desmond receives violation
USG Presidential candidate Jaime Desmond and her running mate, John Polk, received the first violation of the campaign season after four of their fliers were found hanging on windows, entranceways and a staff bulletin board in Curtin Hall. According to the elections code and University policy, no campaign material may be posted on such surfaces.
Candidates discuss future of multiculturalism at PSU
The normally communicative atmosphere of the Multicultural Affairs Forum changed its tone Sunday evening as the Undergraduate Student Government presidential and vice presidential candidates defended their platforms and members of the minority community defended their forum.
Reporter want ads
Police log
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Locked in the gym's closet
Imagine a Saturday night at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Nittany Lions are on fire as Pete Lisicky sinks his fifth 3-pointer of the night. As he raises his arms over his head in celebration, a confused Lisicky looks at the crowd. There is no cheering, no screaming, only the echo of the ball hitting the floor.
Sluggers knock off Hoyas in double-header
The wind furiously whipped through Beaver Field, kicking up dirt and badgering the flight of the baseball. Less than 100 spectators robed in oversized parkas and blankets sat scattered throughout the two sets of bleachers.
Dutka climbing to top of heap in gymnastics
Freshman Mike Dutka has found his niche at Penn State and is quickly becoming one of the nation's top gymnasts.
Hawekeye coach might fly at season's end
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The end of an era seems to be upon the college wrestling world. Iowa coaching legend Dan Gable may be calling it quits.
Fencing team deserved their day in the sun
Collegian sports columnist Brian Costello discusses the joys and tribulations of the Penn State fencing team.
Sports brief
Contreras named player of week for third time.
Athletes recognized for off-field pursuits
More than 180 athletes were honored with 243 awards Monday night at the 10th annual Academic Achievement Awards Banquet in the Auxiliary Gymnasium at the Bryce Jordan Center.
Lock Haven bolsters EWL
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- After Penn State's departure from the Eastern Wrestling League in 1991, for the most part, the league declined due to the fact that the Nittany Lions were thought of as the mainstay of the conference.
Iowa's Gable makes underdogs champs
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Iowa wrestling coach Dan Gable proved once again at the 1997 NCAA wrestling championships that he could make national champions out of his wrestlers who were classified as heavy underdogs.
Rowers head south to practice
For the Penn State crew team, spring break was no week at the beach.
Skiiers come close to meeting goals
When the Penn State ski team began preparing for the season in early January, its members set their sights on three goals.
Lady sluggers play St. Francis in double header
The Penn State softball team plays its first game north of the Mason-Dixon line when St. Francis visits Penn State for a doubleheader at 3 p.m. today at Lady Lion Field.
----------------------------OPINION----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Police, fraternities take steps to curb excessive drinking.
My opinion
Collegian columnist Sajid Alavi talks about how hard is to participate on an exhibition.
My opinion
Collegian columnist Mark Sosnowsky explains to people that does not believe in the USG how other professional governments could be worst.
Reader opinion
- 'Reporter's Notebook' a misleading viewpoint: Nathan Nair talks about an article on the Board of Trustees.
