Back Issues
Wednesday, April 23, 1997
----------------------------NEWS----------------------------
Senate votes for new language requirements
The University Faculty Senate approved legislation yesterday that in the future, will require all incoming freshmen to have completed at least two years of foreign language study to meet admissions requirements.
IFC Board of Control clears fraternity of hazing violations
The Interfraternity Council Board of Control cleared a University fraternity of any suspicion of hazing policy violations yesterday, after about a month-long investigation.
USG Senate elects president, 1997-98 committee liaisons
The Undergraduate Student Government Senate elected West Halls Senator Josh Smith president last night after a civilized debate that focused on the qualifications of the candidates rather than attacking their personal differences, which has happened many times in the past.
Parmi Nous kept 'among us'
Although he had only been University president for a week, Joab Thomas had already begun his initiation into Parmi Nous.
Apartment owner questions proposed housing ordinance
Although developer Fred Nicholas is semi-retired, he said he remembers what it is like to be a student.
Local apartment owners discuss alcohol issue
While most students are aware of the effects of excessive drinking on the body, not many are aware of the effects excessive drinking has on the community.
Feature photo
Let there be peace on Earth . . .
University may provide papers
Apathetic. Uninvolved. Unconcerned.
Architecture students benchmark campus
It was sawing and hammering as usual for Architecture 132 (Basic Design and Research II) students Friday, despite the cold weather and chilling wind.
Delta Chi honors 101-year-old alumnus with kiss
The organizers of Marsh White's birthday party could not fit the required 101 candles on his birthday cake. So they put something in the cake instead.
What's the buzz?
Buzzing resonates throughout the room, signaling yet another mark on another daring soul.
Former USG candidates look to future
As Undergraduate Student Government President Jaime Desmond and USG Vice President John Polk take office, the other candidates in the 1997 USG elections are busy making plans.
Traffic diverters divide residents
At the beginning of last summer, College Heights senior citizen King McCubbin had to start crossing the highway to catch the bus.
Hearing scheduled for man charged in Rec Hall theft
A preliminary hearing is scheduled April 30 for a man charged with stealing thousands of dollars worth of equipment from the Rec Hall landscaping office.
Police Log
----------------------------SPORTS----------------------------
Lady sluggers pull off shocker, win second Big Ten game
After losing 11 straight Big Ten games, the Penn State softball team had a monkey the size of King Kong on its back. Yesterday, King Kong finally took a tumble.
Waiting game over for Lions McQueary
While biding his time on the Penn State sidelines, he sent out more signals than receivers in motion. He has called for more headset cord more times than he has called audibles at the line of scrimmage.
Filardi, Miller, and Tate signed as free agents
All former Penn State football players Gerald Filardi and Mark Tate wanted was a chance to make an NFL team.
Campo's hit steak reaches 18 games
The error Temple committed in the bottom of the sixth inning might have been a good thing. After all, it broke up the monotonous chain of goose eggs compiling on the score board.
Endless hours reap benefits for trainer
Tanya Baroutsis schedules her classes in the morning. She has to in order to be at Rec Hall's training room at 2:30 p.m. every day.
Tae kwon do club kicks up storm
The Penn State tae kwon do club's trainer Sam Chaar had high expectations for club members who made it through the training and preparation for Saturday's state championships.
Netmen victory at Big Tens would be a 'huge upset'
The Penn State men's tennis team finished a tough regular season during the weekend, but things will only get tougher when the Nittany Lions travel to Michigan State tomorrow for the Big Ten championships.
Sports column
Collegian Sports columnist Aaron Bastide discusses player/umpire conflicts.
Sports brief
Noble signs contract with San Francisco
----------------------------OPINION----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Taking daughters and sons to work leaves a lasting impression
My opinion
Collegian columnist Sajid Alavi reflects on the major University issues of the semester.
My opinion
Collegian columnist Mark Sosnowsky discusses the 'world' philosophy.
Reader opinion
- Festival exhibits sexism
