Back Issues
Friday, Feb. 20, 1998
----------------------------NEWS----------------------------
48 Hours of Thon
The 1998 Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon begins
at 7 p.m. tonight in the White Building and will last for 48 hours.
'Nice guy' gets award for 20 years of Thon setup
Area retailers stock up for extra dance marathon business
Author captivates Schwab audience
As if delivering a religious sermon, Cornel West entranced his
audience last night in Schwab Auditorium.
Rally attendees discuss events, do not smoke
Jennifer Corbett gathered on College Avenue with more than 200
people last week and smoked a "joint." This week, however, Corbett did not smoke but gathered to talk about last week and the events that occurred as a result of her smoking.
Council member driven by local issues
As her life has unfolded, days have jumped along and events have
seemed disconnected. However, Elizabeth Goreham has surveyed the
past and found that her life has been an even flow leading her
to the woman she is today.
Telescope provides insight for University astronomers
Near the town of Arecibo sits the world's most powerful
radio telescope, where University professors and students sharpen
the world's focus on the universe. They catch glimpses of pulsars
the size of State College and planets smaller than specks of dust.
URTC premieres Sisters tonight
Trapped in a small town, longing for the big city with no means
to get there and dreaming of a brighter future, Three Sisters
find their way into the Pavilion Theatre tonight.
ICQ helps students keep in touch
ICQ -- "I Seek You" -- and America On-line Instant Messenger
are user-friendly Internet tools that subscribers use to converse with friends and family via computer for no fee.
Female students go to Va. for conference
Four members of Women Advocates and one Black Caucus member embarked
on a road trip to the Women of Color and Allies Summit in Arlington,
Va. today.
Mercury level noticed in hall
A small amount of mercury was detected in a basement room of Atherton
Hall yesterday, according to a news release from the Office of
Residence Life.
New study addresses pollution
A unique program addressing solutions to water pollution and natural
resource management problems will be made possible due to a $1.78
million donation.
Sobering moments
Collegian feature photo.
Police Log
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Cagers, Purdue look to rebound following falls
The Penn State and Purdue men's basketball teams have something
in common. They are both coming off games they should have won, but for one
reason or another didn't.
Lady cagers hoping to halt skid with road wins
Carrying a four-game losing streak with the Big Ten Tournament
less than a week away, the Penn State women's basketball team
is looking to stop the bleeding.
Spikers continue slide, upset by Highlanders
Right now, the old saying "When it rains, it pours"
is holding frighteningly true for the Penn State men's volleyball
team.
Where Bald Eagles dare
Last fall, the Penn State wrestling team took on Lock Haven in
the zenith of all sports competitions.
Icers No. 1 again; Erie up next
With the ACHA regular season over and the national tournament
seedings established, you might expect the Penn State men's ice
hockey team to take things a little easier going into this weekend's
games.
Fencers preparing to foil regional rivals
It will be business as usual for the Penn State fencing team. But this time, winning may not come as easy for the Nittany Lions
as it has in the past.
Gymwomen head toward coast, UCLA Bruin Classic
During the first month of the season, the Penn State women's gymnastics
team stayed virtually injury-free and benefited by posting solid
competition scores while moving up the national rankings.
Gymman Dutka returns as team readies for OSU
The men's gymnastics meet between No. 4 Ohio State and No. 5 Penn
State at 7 p.m. tomorrow in Rec Hall will be the first of three
matchups in a little more than a month for both teams.
Cabin blues to end for lady sluggers
The Penn State softball team finally will get a cure for its cabin
fever today when it takes the field in College Station, Texas,
for its game against New Mexico State at noon.
Trackmen play host at President's Invitational
This weekend, THON won't be the only marathon taking place at
the University. The President's Invitational, which will be held
in the Greenberg Intercollegiate Sports Complex at noon on Saturday,
is the only chance to catch up with Nittany Lion track and field
at home all season, and it will include some of the nation's best
athletes.
Lion snowboarders look for spotlight
After years of increasing popularity, snowboarding has finally
gained enough international recognition to be included for the
first time in the Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. Even though
numerous Penn State students are catching the "frozen wave,"
many are not aware of the Penn State snowboard team.
----------------------------ARTS----------------------------
'Net worth
In the '90s, the Internet can be used to save your life.
Diverse Internet benefits students
Buy a Chia Pet. Check out the fan club of that obscure '80s television show you religiously watched until it was canceled after five
episodes. Have a conversation with a plumber from Cleveland about
societal injustice.
Lights, camera, gossip for movie fans on Web
Years ago, the only way to get the dish on Hollywood was to dig into pulpy, lavishly illustrated tabloid rags and hope for the
best -- after all, much of the information was controlled by studio
reps hoping to promote their latest projects and stars.
Black History Month events feature music, food
The University's celebration of Black History Month will wrap up this weekend and next with a variety of festivals and events
designed to highlight culture through music, performances and
food.
Local musicians go digital
Since the advent of digital recording technology there seemingly
has been a new revolution sweeping the music world, the self-financed
compact disc.
Soul singer Morrison balances rock, folk
Van Morrison can be described in a great many ways -- soul singer, folk singer, blues singer, critical darling, commercial liability,
singer-songwriter, tortured artist, truth-seeker and even rock
legend.
Future of rock n' roll dynasties in question
Anyone who has been paying any attention to music lately realizes that strange days have landed upon the world of rock n' roll.
---------------------------OPINION--------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Keep on dancin': Everyone should experience spirit of dance marathon
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