Back Issues
Monday, April 21, 1997
----------------------------NEWS----------------------------HUB plants Earth Day
Carrying Frisbees, blankets and guitars, students and community members descended upon the HUB lawn yesterday to celebrate Earth Day.
Jewish students honor Passover
On this first day of Passover, many University Jewish students may be sad they cannot be home for the holidays.
Awakening to Asian culture arises at HUB
The HUB Assembly Room was filled with laughing and awe-struck people Saturday night for the fifth annual "Asian Awakening."
Family favors housing ordinance, questions University role in issue
Homemade stuffed shells and apricots sit atop Sesame Street place mats at the dinner table of Jed and Mary Lindholm. Their two children, Ben, 4, and Emilie, 2, eat with smiles on their faces.
Nader: tools of democracy key to future
Consumer advocate, author and litigation group founder Ralph Nader addressed a group of students, families, small children and dogs last night in a speech sponsored by Eco-Action for Earth Day on the HUB lawn.
Secret clubs not exclusive to Penn State
It was 1 o'clock in the morning, and Carlos Brown had spent all night splitting his time between homework and student government at the University of Virginia.
Spring Week emphasizes community
Involving all students and community members in the week-long Spring Week is a always a goal for the organizers.
HUB showcases students' talent on weekends
In the HUB Fishbowl, things moved quickly.
Groove Theory
At the Saturday installment of the WKPS-FM (90.7) Jazz Evolution Festival, saxophonist Lou Donaldson, one of the stars of the show, talked about pigs' feet and black-eyed peas.
Council to focus session on center
The State College Borough Council will discuss the proposed civic center at its biweekly session tonight at the Municipal Building, 118 S. Fraser St.
Registration ends today for May primary elections
Today is the last day to register for the May 20 primary elections.
Police Log
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WWF enthralls Jordan Center crowd
They strode out to the stage donning flashy costumes that flaunted their personas. Their entrance music complemented their thoughts and feelings. They climbed onto the stage, but this proscenium was surrounded by rope, defying the traditional architecture.
Spikers bring home EIVA title
NEWARK, N.J. -- Even though the No. 2 Penn State men's volleyball team won its seventh consecutive EIVA championship Saturday, the Nittany Lions were not too happy afterward.
Three lions heading to NFL
Between sleeping and watching television for most of Saturday, Kim Herring found out he was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens. The anxiety of waiting nervously by the phone didn't appeal to him so he did what seemed natural -- he lounged.
Change-up pitch spells success for Arnold
When Illinois utility player Todd McClure stepped up to home plate in the bottom of the eighth inning of the fourth and final game between Penn State and Illinois, he probably expected Nittany Lion pitcher Greg Arnold to launch one of those nasty fastballs he used to retire so many previous Illini batters.
Scoring run keys win for laxers
The No. 14 Penn State men's lacrosse team played a nearly flawless first half against 20th-ranked Rutgers on Saturday en route to the Nittany Lions' dominating 15-7 victory.
Lady sluggers continue slide
Between the first and second innings of Saturday's second softball game between Penn State and Northwestern, George Michael could be heard singing "Faith" over the sound system at Lady Lion Field.
Home runs send sluggers four victories
For the average baseball team playing in the average baseball park, a 3-0 first-inning deficit would be reason to worry.
Shauntai Hall to become Scarlet Knight
When Shauntai Hall announced March 18 her intention to leave the Lady Lion basketball program, no one, not even Hall herself, knew where she would go.
Petrini faces fromer team in series
When the Northwestern softball team traveled to Penn State during the weekend for a three-game series with Lady Lions, the Wildcats knew they would be playing with a little extra emotion than they normally do.
Spikers find solace in cyberspace
NEWARK, N.J. -- The Internet is becoming more powerful and popular every day. Some members of the Penn State men's volleyball team used it Saturday as motivation to defend their EIVA championship against Princeton.
Lady laxers win streak now seven
In explaining her team's turnaround this season, Penn State women's lacrosse coach Julie Williams said it has been characteristic of the Lady Lions to play well at or near the end of the season.
Trackmen impress at Nittany Lion relays
Another weekend, another impressive performance for the Penn State men's outdoor track and field team.
Linksters going to Temple unbeaten
The Penn State men's golf team will put its undefeated record and No. 1 District II ranking on the line when it travels to Philadelphia today to tee off in the Temple Wyncote Invitational.
Sports briefs
- Ninth in vault enough for lady lion Leopoldus
- Netwomen win one, lose one in Michigan
Collegian Editorial
The hows and whys of registering to vote for borough council
My opinion
Collegian columnist Erin Strout shares some of her Penn State memories.
Reader opinion
- Story told by 'Chris' a figment of imagination
- Misunderstandings about march persist
- Stop being generic -- listen to original music
