Back Issues
Tuesday, April 1, 1997
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USG Elections
Collegian focuses on USG candidates
Stunts a trademark of USG elections
- Candidates use tape, funnels to lure voters
Things got a little sticky -- but apparently not sticky enough -- yesterday for some Undergraduate Student Government presidential and vice presidential candidates in their quest for victory.
- Candidate turns to wings for votes
The latest Undergraduate Student Government campaign stunt went straight to the hearts of voters, or more precisely, their stomachs.
B.B. King is 71 years old. Not a huge amount of people live to be that age.
Civility reigns among candidates at single Black Caucus debate
"You're about to get my baby," Black Caucus President Nikitra Bailey said to the two presidential caucus candidates. "And you know a mother and its baby. Watch what you do with it."
Graduate association elects officers
Graduate Student Association leadership changed hands Tuesday night with the election of new officers in a special session held after the association's general meeting.
USG candidates share hazing positions
An Interfraternity Council Board of Control investigation into possible hazing policy violations has sparked an interest in fraternity safety at the University. Candidates for USG president and vice president offered a range of opinions and suggestions regarding the sensitive topic of new member initiation.
Borough Council holds session to discuss diverters
Residents from all parts of State College attended last night's State College Borough Council special session to have their say on the issue of the East College Heights traffic diverters that were put in place nearly a year ago.
USG tickets make the grade
The Daily Collegian asked all nine tickets running for Undergraduate Student Government president and vice president to answer nine questions about issues affecting students.
Ballots solicit student input
The five referendum questions will address issues from the freshman seminar to Spanier's duties as University president.
Approaching elections cause heated debate Undergraduate Student Government presidential and vice presidential candidates added plugging their resumes to personally attacking each other and the election itself at the third and final USG debate last night.
Police Log
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Up and down sluggers want off the see-saw
The Penn State baseball team is finding out the hard way how nauseating life on a see-saw can be.
Hoosiers the team to beat in Big Ten
ledThe rest of the Big Ten will have to pick its poison when facing Indiana. The Hoosiers have two power hitters and two rookie pitchers who have put up consistent numbers throughout 1997. Penn State found out the hard way what the quartet can do this weekend in Hoosier country.
Two trackwomen qualify for NCAAs
While most State College residents were enjoying unseasonably warm temperatures this past weekend, the women's track team was headed south to an even warmer climate.
Junior college hoops star may try Penn State
This is Adrian Person.
Sports columnist
Collegian sports columnist Tim Hyland reflects on past and future baseball seasons.
Sports Columnist
Collegian columnist Aaron Bastide says SportsCenter commentators are more of an attraction than the sports.
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Collegian Editorial
Desmond/Polk campaign doesn't really put students first
My opinion
Collegian columnist Scott Paterno says the government thinks every day is April Fool's Day.
My opinion
Collegian columnist Ken Hesser tells student to vote for the USG ticket that is willing to represent students.
Reader opinion
- Desmond/Polk ticket has experienced leaders
- Lubkemann/Kramer announce their views
- PSUVO endorses Rummel/Ciesla ticket
- Desmond has worked hard for student issues
