Back Issues
Thursday, May 1, 1997
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Council to vote on ordinances tonight
Thousands of students in State College will be collectively holding their breath tonight.
Spanier to emcee capital meeting
University President Graham Spanier will visit the nation's capital next week.
University lengthens break
Tempting turkey, cranberry sauce and some homemade apple pie -- many students may be able to enjoy these delightful flavors of Thanksgiving even earlier this November.
'Ellen' comes out, makes history
The anxious buzzing of conversation filled what quickly became a small room. Cameras flashed, cheers and howls could be heard throughout the night, a hushed silence swept over the room, and then, it finally happened -- Ellen "came out" to America.
Geisinger lifts one-day ban on Press Enterprise, defends 'right' decision
The Bloomsburg Press Enterprise was accused of erroneous reporting by the Geisinger Medical Center, who, in a symbolic protest, placed a one-day ban on the sale of the paper in its gift shop on Monday.
Sororities search for unity, pride
Outside the HUB Ballroom, small groups of students uncertainly awaited the beginning of Panhellenic Unity Night. Once inside, barriers slowly crumbled as students from more than twenty sororities worked together to promote the positive aspects of the Greek system.
Feature photo
Donating life
CCSG strides through year
The Council of Commonwealth Student Governments made strides this year despite the resignation of a president and dealing with administrators who were not always receptive.
Dorm community gives time, service
Many students participate in community service events only when they can fit them into their busy schedules. However, for some residents of Beaver Hall, volunteering is a part of their everyday routines.
Salon choice a hairy decision for students
With a salon on almost every street, students looking for a hairdresser in the downtown area may be perplexed as to which one offers the best cut for the cost.
Employers desire architectural engineering students
University architectural engineering students are finding the job market to be the land of milk and honey, because employers in the field are finding University architectural engineering students to be the cream of the crop.
Future of NOMMO uncertain
Some people are hard to replace. Myrna Munchus-Bullock seems to be one of them.
NASA selects University professor for April flight
Throughout history, University students and faculty members have accomplished the impossible. They have made scientific breakthroughs and developed theories and time-saving inventions, to only name a few. Yet one faculty member has topped the list by miles -- several thousand miles.
Asian Americans seen as 'model minority'
Hardworking. Compliant. Intelligent.
Alumni couple's $2 million donation to benefit Penn State Erie athletics
The athletics program at Penn State Erie is $2 million richer thanks to Edward P. Junker III, former vice chairman of PNC Bank Corp., and his wife Barbara Frederick Junker. The couple endowed the money to the college in mid-April.
Police Log
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Spikers set for UCLA in Final Four
Hours of practice in Rec Hall, studying an inordinate amount of game film and disposing of 29 previous opponents all have been key ingredients in achieving the goals the Penn State men's volleyball team set for the 1997 season.
Bochna keeps everything interesting for lady sluggers
Players who sit on the bench during games act many different ways. Some mope and complain about playing time. Others sit quietly and wait for their chance.
Netmen face tough challenge at NCAA Regionals
At the beginning of the season the Penn State men's tennis team set a lofty goal for itself: qualifying for the NCAA Eastern Regionals for the first time in school history.
Sluggers split two with Kent
Late inning wins have been hard to come by this season for the Penn State softball team. For that matter, wins of any kind have been few and far between for the Lady Lions.
Attack trio firing on all cylinders for men's laxers
As the three wisemen carried their treasures toward Bethlehem, one cannot help but ask ... isn't three a crowd?
Baseball club to start first season in fall
If you're one of those guys who played baseball all his life and now finds himself laying around his apartment minus the motivation to play again because you don't think you can make the varsity team here at Penn State, don't get up.
One-two punch
They compose one of the best scoring combinations in the history of Penn State women's lacrosse, but more importantly to them, they are also the best of friends.
Not rain, nor snow can stop triathletes
Just imagining a triathlon is enough to make most people sweat.
Bear riding high for Penn State equestrians
Dave Bear sits comfortably. His legs are stretched out, and he smiles. He talks about riding and the relaxed smile reaches his eyes.
Rowers head to Mid-Atlantic championships
When the Penn State crew team returns to the water for the first time in two weeks on Sunday at the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Crew Championships, it will be rowing in charted waters.
Rowers' struggle beginning to pay off
Back in the spring of 1995 they were just a group of students wanting to start a crew team despite having no money, no equipment and little experience.
Sports column
Sports columnist David Comer bids his last farewell.
Sports column
Sports Columnist David Scoponich reflects on Philly teams.
----------------------------OPINION----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Housing crossword puzzle
My Opinion
Collegian Columnist Chad Weihrauch talks about history, dramamine dragons and those places he can't reach.
My Opinion
Collegian columnist Joanne Charyton looks at life through 'Jeopardy'.
