Back Issues
Friday, April 25, 1997
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Student says council's housing plans go too far
Sitting in his residence at 163 E. Park Ave., Kevin Hickey calmly smoked a cigarette and relaxed while thinking about his response to the housing issue. Hickey smiled before answering.
HUB lawn bears gifts for the cosmopolitan woman
Maybe it was the 10-foot-high stick of deodorant. Maybe it was the men telling women they could win a trip to Europe. But for whatever reason, few women walking past the HUB lawn did not investigate the Cosmopolitan and Soft and Dri tent.
Feature Photo
Take Our Daughters to Work Day.
Secret dorm societies most silent of all
All they told Jolaine Gravish was to meet in front of Old Main wearing something purple.
Brotherly love from Clinton
A cry for help will be made next week in Philadelphia -- but it won't be handled by a 911 dispatcher. Instead, it will be carried over the airwaves, the Internet and into the homes of millions of Americans. It will be a national call to help America's youth.
Taste of Latin American cuisine hits State College streets
Latin American cuisine has made its way into downtown State College.
Sibling bonds not tied by blood
Looking for a valuable way to spend time volunteering, Chris Weiss found himself in a relationship that will last forever.
Proposed rezoning may limit student housing options
If the student housing amendment is passed next week, students may find themselves with fewer housing options.
Not all student leaders want in on societal secrets
To Michael Landsberg, being in a secret society is like having your own tree house and telling the other kids in elementary school that they can't come in.
Subletting season begins, but not for all
The great migration will begin in two weeks when many students prepare to fly from State College to settle in their hometowns for the warmer months. The time has also arrived for students to decide whether they want to sublet their apartments.
Police Log
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Young Lions ready to roar
During the 1996 football season, 12 true freshmen and 14 redshirt freshmen played for Penn State. Some of these young players -- such as receiver Chafie Fields and tailback Kenny Watson -- made significant contributions for the Lions.
Laxers' prospects hold future
Penn State announced the signing of eight blue chip high school prospects and one transfer player on Thursday.
Lady laxers to play No. 1 Maryland
It's the game of the season for the No. 7 Penn State women's lacrosse team, and a chance for the Lady Lions to prove they are one of the country's best.
Lady sluggers hit road to Wisconsin
If the Lady Lion softball team feels compelled to start singing the Willie Nelson hit "On the Road Again" on its trip to Madison, Wisc., today the team members may begin changing the words.
Laxers hope to avoid Delaware henpecking
The men's lacrosse team faces what Coach Glenn Thiel calls a "scary game" at 2 p.m. tomorrow, as it travels to the First State to take on Delaware.
Sadlowski close to immortality
Next time Nittany Lion catcher Jared Sadlowski steps up to home plate, he'll be one hit away from Penn State baseball immortality.
Fund raising to begin for PSU Hall of Fame
Penn State's Athletic Department is currently in the process of conducting fund-raising activities for the university's All Sports Hall of Fame, which is to be built some time in the future adjacent to the Bryce Jordan Center.
Trackmen look for redemption at Penn
The Penn State men's outdoor track and field team has gotten off to a quick start this season, trying to erase the disappointment of a 10th-place Big Ten finish during the indoor season.
Linksters streak on line in tournament
The Penn State men's golf team will put its three-tournament winning streak on the line this weekend when it hosts the Rutherford Intercollegiate Tournament at the Penn State Blue Course.
High finish for Lu at Colorado
Four Penn State fencers competed in the United States Fencing Association National Championships at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. last Friday through Monday.
Sports column
Collegian Sports columnist Chad Washington comments on a "yawn" of an NBA season.
----------------------------OPINION----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Dial-a-member
Collegian Editorial
The solution's afoot
My opinion
Collegian columnist Tess Thompson reflects on the institution of marriage.
Reader opinion
- Hecklers don't detract from women's march
- Thanks for open house, Lion Ambassadors
- If you're confident, you can handle criticism
- Which women get to Take Back the Night?
Lesbian love finds place on prime time TV
The script was approved. The choice to air the episode was made.
Sleater-Kinney proves self in rock 'n' roll boys club
The cover of Sleater-Kinney's new album, Dig Me Out, is an unexpected tribute to The Kinks' zenith, The Kink Kontroversy.
Manfull returns to direct URTC play
When Helen Manfull retired as a professor of theatre arts last year, she knew her association with college theater was not over.
Students to overtake HUB lawn for Movin' On music, movies, fun
Food, clothes and song. All essential, and tomorrow all free at the 23rd annual Movin' On festival beginning at noon on the HUB lawn.
Exotic Illusions display questions what belongs on display
What is art? What makes art authentic? Must it be beautiful and exotic? Or, should it simply occupy space in a museum to satisfy the traditional definition of art?
Comedian reaches Rock bottom
A few years ago, comedian Chris Rock hit what could only be described as, well, rock bottom.
Plugging in
First the sky became filled with huge antennas mounted on housetops. Then came the cable lines along the highways, followed by the satellite dishes in backyards. Americans want television entertainment, and over the past decades they have continued to do whatever it takes to get it in their homes.
Brahms' music remembered in University Choir performance
Here's a quick history lesson for all those knowledge-craving souls out there. Rewind 100 years ago this month and you could witness the death of one of the most celebrated composers of all time.
