Back Issues
Friday, May 2, 1997
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Council passes housing ordinance
After eight years of discussion, the State College Borough council voted 6-1 last night to create a student housing amendment.
Student leaders disapprove of council's vote
By 7 p.m. last night, four people sat in the State College Municipal Building, waiting for the State College Borough Council's vote on the student housing amendments.
Phony sublet response leads to student rape
A University student reported she was raped yesterday afternoon by a man who claimed to be answering a classified ad for a summer sublet.
Quilting through the AIDS epidemic
With a roll of fabric and a can of spray-paint, Cleve Jones made a memorial to his best friend who died of AIDS in 1986.
ACLU president defends porn as free speech
Nadine Strossen did not defend pornography yesterday evening in the HUB Assembly Room.
Vince Gill slated to play at Center
Country star Vince Gill will perform at 7:30 p.m. June 20 at The Bryce Jordan Center, with opening act Bryan White.
Spanier to emcee in D.C. for defense research program
University President Graham Spanier will visit the nation's capital next week.
E-mail damages one student's sense of security
Deanna Hoekstra had an experience at the Abington-Ogontz Campus that may have cost her a semester in school and has damaged some of the feeling of security she once had.
Money talks in USG presidential elections
Money can't buy you love, but maybe it can help win an Undergraduate Student Government presidential election.
'Groundbuilding' ceremony to commemorate joining of cultural center, HUB
The day has finally come. Today, the University will celebrate the "groundbuilding" of the HUB/Paul Robeson Cultural Center expansion.
Attorney provides students legal help
University-employed lawyer teaches classes and answers students' legal questions.
Police Log
----------------------------SPORTS----------------------------
Six years ago the Penn State women's rugby team didn't even exist.
Now it does, and the Lady Ruggers are one of the country's best.
UCLA ends spikers' title run in five games
Their first loss of the season came 25 matches ago. Their second one couldn't have come at worse time.
Laxers facing must win at No. 3 Duke
Their goal for Penn State's men's lacrosse team this year was clear -- make the NCAA tournament. The schedule was intentionally loaded with traditional lacrosse powers in order for the Nittany Lions to gain some respect with the selection committee when tournament time rolled around.
Sluggers look to knock off Buckeyes
It was not supposed to be this way for the Penn State baseball team. Losers of three of their last four, Penn State, the defending Big Ten champion, finds itself lingering in sixth place in the conference.
Sports column
Collegian sports editor Rob Amen says the real learning in college happens outside the classroom.
Trackmen get one last tuneup for Big Tens
The Penn State men's track and field team continues its quest for a Big Ten championship when it travels to George Mason tomorrow to battle some of the top schools from the East at the Spring Invitational.
Lady Lions face perfect Hawkeyes
Defeating Penn State will not be the only thing on the Iowa softball team's mind when it takes on the Lady Lions in three-game series this weekend.
Second-team honors given to Lions' Kepner
It took longer than it should have, but Jason Kepner has finally received national recognition as one of the premiere volleyball players in the country.
Contreras named player of the year
At this point, what acclaim Michael Jordan receives in basketball, Penn State senior Ivan Contreras is getting in volleyball.
Linksters looking to have record-setting performance
The Penn State men's golf team is focused on writing itself into the record books this weekend when it tees off in the Eastern Championships in Easton, Md.
Lady Linksters hope long vacation doesn't hamper Big Ten focus
One of two things usually occurs when a team has a long layoff from competition, much like the Penn State women's golf team has had recently. Either the team will relax too much and lose focus, or the layoff will rest the players and enable them time to improve.
Deceased track star Ewell honored by Penn State
Most students at Penn State have never heard the name Barney Ewell. Mention it to someone on the street and chances are you'll get a "Barney who?" in response.
----------------------------OPINION----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Year in review
My Opinion
Collegian Columnist Mark Correa finds the answers after seven years.
My Opinion
Collegian columnist Jason Alt says talk to Spanier.
My Opinion
Collegian columnist Tim La Rose says do the right thing for the children.
Reader Opinion
- Ex-pledge tells story
- Allegations untrue
----------------------------ARTS----------------------------
Film students may face major changes
Film students are hoping to put it all in the Can.
Students waiting for techno scene in State College
"Back with another one of those BLOCK ROCKIN' BEATS!!!"
HUB expansion creates renovations for art galleries, new look for displays
Despite the brouhaha concerning HUB expansion and how it may or may not infringe on that common afternoon nap-area known as the HUB lawn, there is at least one point that few will be bothered by -- the improvement of the art galleries in the HUB.
Collegian column
Collegian arts editor Nanette Bitting tells students not to let opportunities at the University pass them by.
Collegian column
Collegian arts columnist Jake Stuiver explains his musical history and how it has impacted his music reviews for the Collegian.
Collegian column
Collegian arts columnist David Scopinich shares his memories as he prepares to graduate.
April showers bring May flowers to brighten up life
The sun is in the sky and the possibilities for summer fun are endless, but with all the free time many have on their hands, it is difficult to find enough activities to keep people occupied and away from the television on their off days.
Penn State Opera Theatre proves opera not just for elitists
Opera has become a dirty word among the general public. To many, it's an elitist entertainment only to be understood and appreciated by art historians, but the Penn State Opera Theatre is changing that common misconception.
Blur, Pavement become sick of self, grow up, prove to be smarter than the average band
Blur and Pavement are two bands that are sick of themselves.
Singers crossover into celluloid medium
Frank Sinatra did it. Will Smith does it. Courtney Love tries to do it.
Summer screens sizzle with action-packed, crowd pleasers, spearheaded by sequels
The 1997 summer movie season will take up where recent summer movies have left off. Several big-budget sequels will spearhead this summer's movie rush: The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Speed 2: Cruise Control and Batman and Robin.
