Back Issues
Thursday, April 10, 1997
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Senator's letter sparks controversy
Undergraduate Student Government Town Senator Scott Okrent found his sense of humor differed from USG members and the Asian-American Student Coalition members when he sent a letter to the opinion editor of The Daily Collegian perpetuating Asian stereotypes.
Here's the scoop: Ice cream free at Ben & Jerry's today
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! And today, it's free at Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream, 124 S. Allen St.
Group raises money for sexual assault awareness
To commemorate sexual assault awareness month, the Centre County Women's Resource Center, 140 W. Nittany Ave., is sponsoring a public-awareness campaign to raise funds for advertisements and educational materials.
Students celebrate heritage
It started with a weekend. It grew to a week. And now Asian Americans at the University have an entire month devoted to celebrating their heritage.
Faulty traffic light may be cause of traffic accident
An ineffective traffic light may have caused an accident Tuesday at the intersection of West Beaver Avenue and South Burrowes Street, the State College Police Department said.
University emergency services prepare for disasters
A storm causes a massive electrical blackout. A truck carrying hazardous chemicals crashes on the highway. A bomb threat incites panic in Beaver Stadium.
Police Log
Feature Photo
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Portland, Hall continue feud
Lady Lion basketball coach Rene Portland is upset about claims made by former players' parents during the past few weeks concerning the way she runs her program.
Voice of Reason
Steve Jones' recognizable voice provides play-by-play for Penn State hoops
Lady Laxers knock off Lafayette, 16-8
Things just seem to keep getting better and better for the Penn State women's lacrosse team.
Errors a key factor in lady sluggers' loss
It might seem like a mistake to play softball in frigid temperatures during an April snow storm in East Lansing, Mich. For Penn State on Tuesday, it had plenty of mistakes to go around.
Sports columnist
Collegian Sports Columnist David Scopinich says that sports fans sometimes act in ways that disrespect athletes.
Football recruit might play key role for cagers
No matter how unlucky the Penn State men's basketball team is when it comes to recruiting, it will always have the basketball talent pool known as the Penn State football team to fall back on.
Springfield surprised field at inaugural Division III men's volleyball tournament
In a surprising turn of events, Springfield College (Mass.) won the inaugural Molten Division III men's volleyball national championship during the weekend at Juniata College.
Sports briefs
- Lady linksters place 11th at Duke Invite
- Lion athletes grab Big Ten academic honors
- McCoy a bright spot in losing effort by U.S.
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Collegian Editorial
To protect expression, STRAIGHT must keep membership open
My opinion
Exotic dancer tells other side of pornography story.
Reader opinion
- Apply for the class of 1998 gift committee
- University community includes many religions
- Column shows egoism of 'secret societies'
- Albert Einstein's words answer cloning debate
