Back Issues
Monday, April 28, 1997
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Rain did not stop fans from blowin' in the wind for Dylan
Traffic was backed up for miles, the weather was cold and overcast as rain fell steadily, restroom and concession stand lines were lengthy and there was no harmonica.
Student rents to other students
Students need housing close to campus -- which is why Pamela Stephens (sophomore-computer engineering) has been providing rooms for nine students at a house at 527 W. Beaver Ave.
Rain dampens Spring Fest activities
Rain may have cut short Spring Fest activities yesterday afternoon, but the weather did little to affect the results of the week's competition.
Movin' on to HUB band extravaganza
With the sumo wrestling, a bungee run, a joust straight out of American Gladiators, the human bowling ball, a trampoline bungee, a funhouse, the Penn State snowboarding team showing off its stunts and Airwalk boards on trampolines, it was easy to overlook the bands on stage.
NPHC show steps up
About 200 people cheered and supported the stepping and stomping Delta Sigma Theta sorority Inc. and Omega Psi Phi fraternity Inc. as they won the National Pan-Hellenic Council 1997 Step show this weekend in Eisenhower Auditorium.
Realtor sees student side of housing
Sunlight streaming through large porch windows catches the sparks in the eyes of a local real estate agent as she explains that University students need to stand up against State College residents who favor proposed housing ordinances.
Fraternity applies to join IFC
With more than 50 fraternities now recognized by the Interfraternity Council, members of Kappa Phi Sigma fraternity said they hope to join IFC and add even more energy to an already active Greek community.
Digging in the dirt
Gov. Tom Ridge and University President Graham Spanier, followed by Joe and Sue Paterno, crammed into a bulldozer and literally dug some dirt together Friday -- all part of the finale of the Paterno Library groundbreaking ceremony.
Spring banquet serves Asian-American history
The Asian American Student Coalition's Spring Banquet Friday was an ideal closing for Asian American Awareness Month.
USG enters technological age
The Undergraduate Student Government is moving into the fast lane on the information highway.
University students donate time, selves to Alpha Ambulance Co.
On a Friday night, when most University students are making plans for the evening, Craig Bates (graduate-engineering science) is just starting a 12-hour shift at Alpha Ambulance Co.
Bird watching yields green for environmentalists
While thousands of students participated in the 1997 Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon by collecting pledges and donations for the number of hours each dancer danced, there was another type of "thon" in the planning. Only this fund-raiser didn't earn money by the hour -- it was by the species.
CATA, Loop fares to increase
Centre Line bus fares will likely increase from 85 cents to $1 and Loop rates from 35 to 40 cents by this Fall.
Warm weather blooms bar-goers
Flowers are blooming, birds singing and bars hopping. With the spring weather, some of the area businesses with outdoor seating see an increase in customers.
Penn State Forensics Council wins national championship
There is no debating that the Penn State Forensics Council has made a name for itself across the country.
Police Log
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62,000 fans peek into Nittany Lions' future
If there ever were a testament to how passionate Penn State fans are about football, it had to be the Blue-White game Saturday at Beaver Stadium when an estimated 62,000 fans showed up to watch nothing more than a scrimmage.
More road woes for lady sluggers
The Lady Lion softball team's road woes continued this weekend. Penn State lost three games by a total of three runs at Wisconsin.
Netmen kept quiet at Big Ten championships
The Penn State men's tennis team hoped to make some noise in the Big Ten championships during the weekend at Michigan State, but its voice was silenced by Illinois and Purdue.
Laxers survive scare at hands of Blue Hens
Penn State men's lacrosse coach Glenn Thiel said Saturday's game against Delaware scared him, even though the Blue Hens were 2-10 and lost eight straight.
Linksters roll over field in Rutherford Invitational
The Penn State men's golf team taught a lesson in the ways of golf this weekend when it hosted the Rutherford Invitational, but the rest of the field seemed to have skipped class.
Seniors DeJuliis, Crowe outstanding in last game at home
In their last game at Penn State, seniors Michele DeJuliis and Tam Crowe played on a higher plane than all other competitors Saturday night at Jeffery Field.
Lady Laxers one goal short against Terps
With just under one and a half minutes remaining, the Penn State women's lacrosse team played with the intensity and urgency that can be expected in a postseason contest when a team has its proverbial back against the wall.
Trackman Cook wins second straight decathlon at Penn Relays
Last week's 103rd Penn Relays in Philadelphia was a collection of the best college track teams and athletes in the country.
Lion quarterbacks: a mixed showing at Blue-White
Entering Saturday's Blue-White game, Mike McQueary was Penn State coach Joe Paterno's guy. The starting quarterback position was McQueary's to lose.
Pettigrew: A rare pedigree on the field
In every leaping catch, every explosive start and every downfield run, Penn State wide receiver Titcus Pettigrew shows off the speed, coordination and strength of a great athlete.
Jason Collins gets leg up on sixth season
Penn State coach Joe Paterno wanted to take things slowly with his banged up players in Saturday's Blue-White game.
----------------------------OPINION----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Speech comm needs changes -- but not the kind PSU is trying
My Opinion
Collegian Columnist Yvonne Rasor complains about how people is not taking care of the enviroment.
My opinion
Collegian columnist Melissa Stutzman Pigza talks about the dificult moments she has gone through and the great tommorrow she is wating for.
My opinion
Collegian columnist Aimée Harris apologizes for using the untruthful comments of guy named Chris on her Take Back the Night article.
My opinion
Collegian columnist Ken Hesser thinks about what he is going to miss from Penn State
Reader opinion
- Apology from AASC
