Back Issues
Wednesday, April 2, 1997
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USG to elect leaders today
- USG presidential candidates suggest changes for controversial
student activity fee
Perhaps the most-talked-about issue in the USG elections has been the fate of the $25 student activity fee.
- Ballot includes UPAC
For more than two weeks, many of the presidential and vice presidential candidates for the University's Undergraduate Student Government have debated the fate of the $25 student activity fee.
- Another ticket enters USG elections race
It's better late than never.
- Big voter turnout expected
Many candidates on and off the ballot may lead to many students at the polls today to vote for Undergraduate Student Government president and vice president.
Contrary to popular belief, the Penn State Forensics Council does not toe-tag dead bodies or fingerprint criminals.
Grade trend not apparent at University
Everyone wants to get good grades in college -- and that could be getting easier each year.
University society makes annual giving a golden opportunity
University alumnus Charlie Lupton made his first donation to the University by giving to his senior class gift when he graduated in 1940. Since then, he has made an additional donation each year.
War against drinking rages on
The University's battle against binge drinking came to the forefront this year, and, according to a Penn State Pulse survey, the University may be winning the war.e
Sale of state stores controversial
Gov. Tom Ridge's plan to save $605 million over 10 years by ending the state monopoly of liquor stores faces a rocky road ahead in the state Legislature.
Elections commission makes recycling campaign issue
As elections for the Undergraduate Student Government officers take place today, students will be inundated with hand bills and campaign signs hung over almost every bulletin board on campus.
Candidates plead not guilty to violations
As more of the Undergraduate Student Government presidential and vice presidential candidates are receiving violations for misplaced fliers, more are claiming that someone is working against them.
Court hears Desmond ticket violations
The Undergraduate Student Government presidential ticket of Jaime Desmond and John Polk successfully defended itself against charges it believed to be more personal than substantial at two USG Elections Court hearings Monday night.
Feature Photo
Police Log
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Surging netmen should roll over weak Duquesne
"Mind, heart and soul" is Duquesne University's motto, but the Dukes will probably need much more than that to beat the streaking Penn State men's tennis team at 3:30 p.m. today at the Penn State Tennis Center.
Sluggers stampede Bison in 21-4 victory
With the bases loaded, Lion left fielder Michael Campo glared wide-eyed at the 1-2 pitch delivered by Bucknell's hurler Jason Pfannenbaecker, hoping he could send the pitch over the right field wall and into the record books.
Senior spikers to be honored at home finale
Nittany Lion men's volleyball elder statesmen Ivan Contreras, Jason Kepner and Jake Yanchar play their final regular-season home match against East Stroudsburg at 7:30 p.m. today in Rec Hall.
Lady sluggers play next games close to home
The Penn State softball team gets a break from airports, hotels and eating out on its road trip today. The team also will take a breather from Big Ten play when it travels Route 45 to play Bucknell in a doubleheader.
Division II Icers claw way to top
The 1996-97 hockey season for the Division II Icers was a successful one. They posted a 26-3-1 record, went to a national and regional tournament and did it all in anonymity.
Sports Column
Collegian Sports columnist Krista Hawley talks about Title IX.
----------------------------OPINION----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Go vote
My opinion
Collegian columnist Kevin Gardner talks about the unnecessary general education requirements.
Reader opinion
- Desmond/Polk editorial misrepresents society
- Story placement shows hypocrisy of religions
- Diversity courses add to students' enrichment
- Do a nice deed and you may get a nice drink
