Back Issues
Tuesday, April 8, 1997
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Housing issue incites students
After more than 250 students and residents argued about student housing at last night's public hearing, the State College Borough Council decided to vote on the proposed student housing amendments no later than May 1.
ACLU rallies students to meeting
By the time they got to the State College Municipal Building, 118 S. Fraser St., the ever-growing mass of students concerned with the proposed State College Borough Council amendments overflowed the meeting room and streamed down the stairs.
Atmosphere charged in student-filled council room
The State College Borough Council begins every meeting with the words of the Pledge of Allegiance of the United States. Under that flag are displayed the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the right to free speech under the First Amendment.
More residents choosing to live farther from downtown area
Whether it's due to problems associated with college students, older houses with smaller amounts of land or traffic congestion, more and more Centre Region residents prefer to live outside the downtown State College area.
Some quotes from the borough council meeting last night
Students and permanent residents spoke out about the proposed housing ordinances for all to hear.
Brooks concerts bring in business
The thunder rolled into downtown businesses as one of country's top-selling artist stormed into town to perform a series of concerts at The Bryce Jordan Center.
Department honors student leaders
Three students were honored at the First Annual Awards Dinner for the Department of African and African-American Studies Saturday night at the Paul Robeson Cultural Center.
Feminist speaks at University
Feminism has been riding the wrong road the past 30 years, radical feminist Drucilla Cornell said Friday during her lecture titled "Freedom for Women?"
Local boy arrested, charged for air-rifle shootings of two girls
A 14-year-old State College boy was arrested Friday for shooting two girls with a pellet gun, the Ferguson Township Police Department said.
University student arrested for assault in Nittany Hall
A University student reported early Saturday morning that an assault was occurring on the second floor of Nittany Hall, University Police Services said.
Police Log
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Lady ruggers on top of collegiate heap
One week after playing one of the nation's premier women's rugby teams in the country and losing, 47-7, the Lady Ruggers returned to the college ranks and showed once again why they are one of the nation's top collegiate sides.
Netmen fall under .500 in Big Ten
The Penn State men's tennis team had a lot riding on its matches at Illinois and Purdue during the weekend. In the worst case scenario, the Nittany Lions' win streak would be halted at seven, and their record in the Big Ten would fall below .500.
Sports Column
Collegian Sports Writer Chad Washington thanks Jackie Robinson and a lot of other African-American athletes for their legacy.
Lady spikers preparing for 1997 title run
Look into the eyes of the players. Look into the eyes of the coaching staff. Look real hard.
Losses drown women's water polo club
The Penn State women's water polo club nearly drowned this past weekend when it lost three of four games at McCoy Natatorium.
Sluggers having no trouble hitting the elusive long ball
A week ago Penn State freshman outfielder Michael Campo was a face among the crowd of his teammates.
Not even injury could hold Malka down
It was one week before his team was scheduled to compete in nationals when gymnast Roy Malka tore his bicep muscle off the bone while practicing on rings.
Volleyball prowess runs a family tradition for spiker Otto
A women's volleyball national champion and a hitter for the No. 2 men's volleyball team have more in common than just success. They also have family.
Lady sluggers got rid of monkey with conference win
After her team won its first game in conference play Sunday against Purdue, Penn State softball coach Robin Petrini wasn't exactly popping open a champagne bottle.
Ruggers get roughed up in Pitt tournament
Pepsi says "Generation Next" is starting to take over. In the case of the Penn State men's rugby team this weekend, it was not.
Gymmen accomplish goal of making NCAAs
There's nothing better than doing what you say you will.
----------------------------OPINION----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
USG election turnout was no turnaround for apathy
My opinion
Collegian columnist Scott Paterno calls on president Clinton to resign and do country a favor.
Reader opinion
- Jack Tripper really was pretending to be gay
- Desmond, Polk should tackle student issues
- Regardless of mockers, Christ will return to us
- Column doesn't lose sight of basic freedom
