Back Issues
Friday, March 28, 1997
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Landsberg ticket takes the pudding plunge
USG presidential candidate Michael Landsberg and his runningmate Brent Barbe laid out the plastic and poured four flavors of pudding onto the 24-foot sheet before preparing to slide down the sheet.
USG candidates debate general education
General education has been looking at reform for the past year. The likely reforms will affect University students' educational base indefinitely. The nine tickets running for USG do not all see the issue as a serious problem.
Peeping around for Easter
Sugar, sugar and more sugar. With the Easter bunny hopping into town on Sunday, many kids will wake to find baskets filled with candy.
Spanier tells student side
University President Graham Spanier scripted a letter voicing his concern for the proposed borough housing ordinances and sent copies to the State College Borough Council yesterday.
IFC, PHC fear other interests cause membership decline membership
Several candidates for Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council officer positions cited declining membership as a concern during the campaign period earlier this semester, an issue IFC President Gordon Savage recently cited as the Greek system's top concern for the next year.
Desmond ticket off the hook
The Undergraduate Student Government Elections Commission decided on Monday not to file a violation against Jaime Desmond and John Polk for campaigning early.
Roommate finds local man dead in apartment
Erik D. Burns, formerly of Johnstown, was found dead in his State College apartment Wednesday night, the State College Police Department said.
Man builds explosive device, starts apartment kitchen fire
Police responding to a reported kitchen fire yesterday arrested a 22-year-old man for attempting to manufacture an explosive device in his apartment, the Ferguson Township Police Department said.
Two Centre County prison wardens reprimanded
The Centre County Prison Board recommended to the Centre County Commissioners yesterday that Warden Gerald Wilson and Deputy Warden Dennis Fetzer of Centre County Prison be reprimanded for an October incident.
Current political conditions force Mandela to cancel speech at Bryce Jordan Center
Winnie Mandela's speech at the University has been canceled.
Christians celebrate annual week of faith
This Easter Sunday some Christian University students will begin celebrating United in Christ Week -- a week sponsored by 11 Christian campus fellowship groups.
Woman dedicates life to aiding others
Many prominent women have a mission in life. They hope to influence the community around them and leave their footprints on the world. Enlightening and challenging students' minds, Patty Johnstone can easily be categorized as a prominent woman on campus.
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Portland responds to allegations
Lady Lion basketball coach Rene Portland refused to comment Wednesday on any allegations that she has mentally abused her players.
Wrestling programs threatened by Title IX
It's a tough position to argue.
Laxers need jumpstart in offense
Penn State men's lacrosse coach Glenn Thiel has grown tired of waiting for a proven goal scorer in his midfield to step to the forefront. He also is tired of waiting for tri-captain Greg Jackson to get going offensively.
Loss to Princeton lingers in lady ruggers minds
The Penn State women's rugby team has a score to settle. It has lived for one year with the memories of a 20-12 championship game loss to Princeton.
Lady laxers hope to shift weight into win column
The women's lacrosse team is currently two games under .500 and in desperate need of a win. The No. 6 Lady Lions (2-4) will try to put a woeful season start behind them when they face Delaware (1-2) at 1 p.m. Saturday at Jeffrey Field.
Trackmen try for tune up, host Jim Thorpe Invitational
The Penn State men's outdoor track and field team does not like doing what it is expected of it. Last year the Nittany Lions were supposed to finish near the bottom of the Big Ten standings but instead finished a strong third.
Althouse still sits on bench; now a coach
The word intensity can be defined in a variety of ways. However, to Penn Staters, former Nittany Lion basketball player Nate Althouse defined pure, unadulterated intensity.
Sports briefs
- Trackwomen get ready for Raleigh Relays
- Divers to represent Penn State at NCAAs
It's twins vs. twins as sluggers hit the road to play Michigan
Meet Dan Beers, one of Penn State's recently hot batters. He stands 6 feet and weighs about 190 pounds. Meet his brother, Adam, another one of Penn State's lethal weapons. Adam also stands about 6 feet and weighs around 190 pounds.
Freshman golfer shines in Florida
After spending a week in Florida, most people leave the Sunshine State smiling and singing, "It's a Small World." Lady Lion golfer Sara Doell wasn't singing, but still had a good feeling inside.
Lady Sluggers to face Hoosiers
The Penn State softball team is expecting to be greeted by throngs of people wearing blue and white when it reaches Indianapolis International Airport today.
Spikers on the road again at Flyer Festival
For the fourth time in five weeks, the No. 2 Penn State men's volleyball team is hitting the road to play in a tournament, as it heads to Lewis University this weekend for the Flyer Festival.
Netmen face 'huge' weekend of Big Ten play
The Penn State men's tennis team has been on fire lately, and it hopes to keep that fire burning this weekend when two Big Ten foes visit State College.
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Collegian Editorial
Undercover pledges could help decrease hazing incidents
My opinion
Collegian columnist Danielle Chiara tells a story in honor of Women's History Month.
Reader opinion
- Students: move in, but take the responsibilities
- Collegian ad targets amenorrheic women
- People don't care about story on gay athletes
SCA is getting medieval on campus
It is a bright spring morning, and in the Kingdom of the East, the Shire of Nithgaard is preparing for war. This summer they will join thousands of other warriors from their kingdom to battle against the Kingdom of Midrealm.
Simpsons croon out compilation of tunes
The past few years have seen a slew of television soundtracks. From "Friends" to "Melrose Place," many of these albums have been disappointing collections of bland pseudo-alternative rock songs or recycled oldies. Subsequently, most have wound up among the dusty confines of the used-CD racks.
Next Stage: forum for older thespians
Three faculty members of the University's English department are attempting to make their mark in the world of theater.
Lord delivers songs with sincerity, talent
Mary Lou Lord sings as if her life depends on it.
Collegian Arts Columnist
Collegian arts writer Frank D'Amico says actors play the age game in Hollywood movies and TV.
Bosstones remain distant from ska sound, close to spirit
Nobody in The Mighty Mighty Bosstones can say it's always been an issue-oriented band.
Study shows sharp discrepancy between men, women in Hollywood
When Sara Jane Kennedy looked up directors currently working in Hollywood, she found more than 200 men and only 12 women listed.
