Back Issues
Friday, April 4, 1997
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Garth mania
You'd think it was The Beatles at Shea Stadium.
Future of Black Caucus secure
The Black Caucus elections announcements did not get as large a turnout as the Undergraduate Student Government elections announcements did, but the winners were no less excited.
Anti-endorsement benefited USG winners
The Undergraduate Student Government presidential campaign of Jaime Desmond and John Polk discovered the true meaning of a blessing in disguise last night when they won the USG elections by a landslide after an anti-endorsement.
Borough Council members give their side of the story
The second public hearing on the issue of student housing in the State College borough is coming up Monday, and each State College Borough Council member has strong views on the proposed ordinances.
Two tickets to battle for CCSG positions
It's out with the old and in with the new at the Council of Commonwealth Student governments council meeting this weekend.
Prison warden defends himself
The deputy warden for the Centre County Prison defended himself yesterday during a heated disciplinary hearing in front of the Centre County Board of Commissioners in Bellefonte.
Specter talks to youth
One U.S. senator took time away from his legislative agenda to find out what is on the minds of area high school students yesterday.
Brothers grieve loss
It hurts to lose a brother.
Police Log
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Seawolves successor rids memory of predecessor
Through the haze and gloom of an anemic 3-8 season in 1996, the Stony Brook men's lacrosse team had a vision of the future.
Jepsen hopes practice makes perfect for gymmen at NCAAs
Looking to improve on its third-place performance two weeks ago at the Big Ten championship, the Penn State men's gymnastics team heads to the NCAA East Regional competition Saturday at West Point.
Conference meeting turns into practice for spikers
Meaningless. That's how many would describe the No. 2 Penn State men's volleyball team's match against Rutgers-Newark at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Golden Dome Arena in Newark, N.J.
Sickly lady laxers reunited, face tough weekend
After changing its lineup before defeating Delaware, 7-5, last Saturday, the Penn State women's lacrosse team looked to be on its way to improving from its sluggish 2-4 start. To keep that image intact, the Lady Lions must overcome sickness and two tough opponents this weekend.
Déjà vu weekend in store for Gymwomen
After placing fifth at the Big Ten championships two weeks ago, the Penn State women's gymnastics team finds itself in a situation similar to last season.
Lady linksters face critical weekend
Tobacco road is known for being a college basketball hotbed. However, the hoops season has concluded, and now the area will shift its focus from the hardwood to the golf course.
Linksters hope to defend at Navy Invite
The Penn State men's golf team will look to defend its title this weekend when it heads to Annapolis, Md., to tee it up in the Navy Invitational.
Barnett looking to lead netwomen in Iowa
Alison Barnett has succeeded as a freshman at Penn State.
Lady ruggers aim for improvement
Last weekend the Penn State women's rugby team learned, among other things, that it had to improve its match fitness and its back defense before nationals arrive in early May.
Ruggers' run begins Sunday
The season began last fall and ended with the cold weather. Now, as the earth once again comes to life, so does the Penn State men's rugby team as it prepares for a national championship run.
Lady Sluggers to battle Purdue for last place
The basement of the Big Ten softball world is overcrowded. Four teams are sharing the cellar, but at least one will be escaping after this weekend.
Sluggers hope for continued success at Iowa
After using and abusing Bucknell on Tuesday at Beaver Field, the Penn State baseball team dives head first back into Big Ten play at 2 p.m. today when it kicks off a four-game series at Iowa.
Rowers kick off season at Occoquan Sprints
This weekend the Penn State crew team will finally get its feet wet.
Trackmen race off to Colonial Relays
The Penn State men's outdoor track and field team flexed its collective muscle at last weekend's Jim Thorpe Invitational. Over 70 teams will get a chance to see just how strong the Nittany Lions are when they face off at the Colonial Relays at William and Mary today and tomorrow.
Netmen look to continue torrid pace on the road
The Penn State men's tennis team travels to Illinois and Purdue this weekend in an attempt to upset two Big Ten powerhouses.
----------------------------OPINION----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Applications are available for student trustee position.
My opinion
Collegian columnist Tim Larose says even though assault rifles are outlawed, the government still has them.
Reader opinion
- Physics society's laser show is a superblast!
- Textbooks have a voice for students to hear
- SOUL's New Age Fair planned for tomorrow
- Phil Collins can rock all night, party every day
Art: an endangered exhibit?
When most people think of Penn State, art is not the first thing to spring to mind. But in recent months, the University has found itself at the center of a heated debate over what constitutes art.
Recent films face opposition
Student filmmaker Justin Haden hasn't had to deal with the sort of controversy Hollywood has grown accustomed to in the past few months.
Semi-annual composer's concert highlights students' musical works
Eight premieres in one night is pretty good for any music hall.
Physics students light up sky with lasers
Smoke, 3-D laser effects and 2,000 watts of stereo power have filled 119 Osmond the past three weekends.
Artist, pig root through controversy
It takes years for some people to drive their cars into the ground. It took John Corneal less than a month.
Feature photo
Celebration in song
URTC's Lion enticing feud
Many believe they belong to the most dysfunctional family in the world -- but they never met the Plantagenets. This family, which James Goldman's The Lion in Winter centers around, is no Brady Bunch.
Professors celebrate Schubert's birthday
For German composer Franz Schubert, a record deal wasn't the motivating factor behind his classical works. Neither was a world tour or an appearance on a magazine cover.
North Halls re-invents woodstock
Spring is in the air. And tomorrow the smells of cotton candy and the music of 10 bands will fill the air as the annual Northstock festival begins.
No Refund Theatre tale tells dangers of saving a life
Move over Steve Urkel and make room for Rick Steadman.
Graphic design students show off animated films
Most people don't get too excited about slide shows. But for many graphic design students, it's the highlight of their senior year.
Book sale starts tomorrow
Finally, somewhere to find real bargains on books.
Bug documentary crawls onto screen
This documentary is not for the squeamish. It's filled with the kind of creepy, crawly creatures that keep Orkin in business.
Student writers' creativity stalled
There's something about a pitcher of beer that brings out the poet in all of us. With a pen as the brush and a stall as the canvas, graffiti artists are exorcising their creative license in bars around town.
