Back Issues
Thursday, April 3, 1997
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Students put Desmond-Polk first
Almost a year ago, Jaime Desmond stood by and cheered when the campaign she managed won the Undergraduate Student Government elections.
Students vote for apathy
Whether it was student apathy or students too busy enjoying a day in the sun -- voter turnout for the Undergraduate Student Government elections was lower than those involved with the election expected.
USG elects senators
The Undergraduate Student Government presidency and vice presidency offices were not the only student government positions for the 1997-98 academic year announced last night in the HUB Ballroom.
Borough housing code probably legal
Some say it's unfair. Some say it's discriminatory. But it's probably legal.
PSU-ACLU takes on Borough Council, housing issue
With more than 2,500 petition signatures and a lot of exposure as ammunition, members of the Penn State chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union are getting ready to battle with what they feel is a discriminatory housing ordinance.
Former Stalin confidant tells heroic story
He was Joseph Stalin's bodyguard, interpreter and food taster.
Jesus' teachings change former lesbian's lifestyle
"Who does Penn State love?"
Personalities
Caring + Education = Healthy Beginnings
STRAIGHT might limit membership
At STRAIGHT's Undergraduate Student Government Supreme Court hearing, the organization's president, Darin Loccarini, said any person could join the group.
Borough Council tries housing experiment
The State College Planning Commission voted yesterday to recommend "a great experiment" in student housing.
Pollers invade privacy
The privacy rights of students who voted yesterday in Undergraduate Student Government elections at the Student Book Store were violated.
Police Log
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No respect for Spikers despite ranks
Penn State men's volleyball can be summed up in one word -- bittersweet.
Netmen shut out Duquesne
The Penn State men's tennis team braved windy conditions yesterday and extended their win streak to seven matches with a 6-0 shutout of Duquesne at the Penn State Tennis Center.
Bison blurbs key lady sluggers win
LEWISBURG -- Yesterday the Penn State softball team received more gifts than birthdays and Christmas put together.
Sports Column
Collegian Columnist David Scopinich gives his review and predictions for the 1997 Baseball season.
Division III men's volleyball to have tourney for title
This weekend Juniata College will host the inaugural Molten Division III Men's Invitational Championship. It is the first time the elite volleyball teams in Div. III will compete on the court for the division title.
Sport history professor ties ancient Greece to modern-day sports
If you take a sport history class with Professor James Thompson, don't expect a rehash of sports records. Don't be blown away by lectures about tyrannical governments, either.
----------------------------OPINION----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
The Collegian Board of Opinion invites Graham Spanier to the borough council meeting April 7.
My opinion
Collegian columnist Dennis M. Kalup says "Ellen" is the same show whether or not she comes out.
Reader opinion
- Jerry Sawyer,WPSX-TV Broadcast Programming Specialist, says Arts writer Jake Stuiver gave an unfair music review.
- Jason Suh (sophomore-political science) expresses anger at signing a petition he did not understand.
- Adam Leonardo Miller (senior-English) tells how he got written up for a "Calculus party."
