Back Issues
Thursday, March 27, 1997
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Crowd treks to Old Main
More than 30 students -- including candidates from seven of the nine Undergraduate Student Government presidential tickets -- trudged up Old Main's steps yesterday into the Office of the President. The crowd squeezed into the office, determined to confront University President Graham Spanier about his stance on borough housing issues, as well as other issues that concern students.
USG debate erupts
Pandemonium. The structure of the informal Undergraduate Student Government presidential debate yesterday in front of Willard Building collapsed into pandemonium as soon as marchers paraded to the building crying "Viva Don Knotts!"
Panel discusses effects of nation's 'sin advertising'
Although most parents may not be concerned with Mickey Mouse advertisements having a negative effect on their children's lives, other cartoon characters such as Joe Camel may be more of a concern.
USG candidates discuss alcohol issue
On April 2, the newly elected candidates and supporters will be rejoicing. Confetti will be thrown. Horns will be blown. But will the keg get kicked?
Cultural feminism compared
Western civilization will not be embarking on a voyage to a nongendered Utopia any time soon. But yesterday afternoon, Nigerian scholar and author, Oyerornke Oyewumi, said in the Yoruban culture, this destination has been attained.
Area drug dealer faces federal trial
The New York city man who is accused of bringing $9,000 worth of crack cocaine into the area will probably be prosecuted in federal court, Centre County Assistant District Attorney Anthony DeBoef said yesterday.
Bob Dylan to perform at Tussey Mountain
Concert promoters and local venues did not used to try and pack too many big concerts into one semester, but the times, they are a-changin'.
Golumbically correct
Unconventional. This is one way, of very many, to describe Cal Golumbic.
Elections code interpretation aids write-ins
The Undergraduate Student Government Elections Commission helped lessen the disadvantage write-in candidates have on election day through an interpretation of the elections code.
Faculty Senate applauds Spanier
Affirming the feelings of many among the University's faculty, members of the University Faculty Senate cheered Tuesday as University President Graham Spanier stated that the University must take a firm stand against censorship.
Geosciences professor instructs committee on general education reform at Penn State
The Special Committee on General Education had a visitor Tuesday.
Community plans to clean up streets
Bagging the litter downtown is the goal of a few community leaders who met Monday night to plan "Trash Bash 1997," a community-wide effort to clean up the sidewalks.
Police arrest former PSU student for selling marijuana to undercover officers
A former University student was arrested Monday for selling marijuana -- totaling six and one-fourth ounces, worth $925 -- to undercover police officers on five occasions, University Police Services said.
Reporter want ads
Police log
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Lady slugger throws no-hitter
The home opener for the Penn State softball team started out rather close, then ended perfectly.
Defense, pitching plays important in slugger victories
In the case of the Penn State baseball team's doubleheader sweep of Georgetown on Tuesday, sometimes the best offense is a great defense.
Lady sluggers battle freezing temperatures
The members of the Penn State softball team huddled in the dugout trying to protect themselves. They weren't dodging a foul ball or avoiding a diving member of the opposing team.
Netmen work through slowness to seventh win
It wasn't pretty, but the Penn State men's tennis team improved to 7-5 (0-2 Big Ten) with a 6-1 win over a scrappy Bloomsburg team yesterday at the Penn State Tennis Center.
My Opinion
Collegian columnist David Scopinich talks about the player exchage that happens before the season starts
Gender equity: Open issue in Big Ten
In their pursuit of gender equity, athletic directors at colleges and universities across the United States have a variety of options.
Big Ten gets ready for gridiron in springtime
As football helmets and pads are being dusted off for spring practice, coaches not only will teach and prepare players for the 1997 season but also teach them one important thing: Say hello to their new coach.
Loyola laxer succumbs to illness
Tragedy slammed the college lacrosse world Saturday with the death of Gerry Case -- a freshman at No. 11 Loyola (Md.).
Spikers' efforts go largely unseen
In the world of men's collegiate volleyball, Penn State has become an oasis for high-caliber teams in an otherwise desert-like East Coast.
Big Ten softball sports plethora of talent
The part of the season that's fun in the sun is over for the Lady Lion softball team. Tournaments in the South and West during February and March have given way to the blow-on-your-hands cold of the Big Ten season. The following is a rundown of who Penn State will be gunning for in the conference (Illinois fields no softball team.)
Casualties, comebacks in store for Lions
The way reporters were firing questions at Penn State coach Joe Paterno, you'd think the Nittany Lions' season opener against Pitt was right around the corner.
----------------------------OPINION----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Spanier dropped the ball by not going to bat for students.
My opinion
Collegian columnist Sallie Palmieri tells readers to be adventurous like Howard Stern.
Reader opinion
- Film student irritated by lack of interest
- Gen ed requirements limit student choice
- Posing for Playboy can be rewarding
