'Moving target'
Threat of asteroid hit never gone, professors say after scare. This time, Earth was spared. The mile-long asteroid 1977 XF11, which astronomers said last week could hit the Earth in 30 years, now seems to be sailing safely out of reach.

Most take possibility of Earth strike in stride
The sun poured onto tables outside the University Creamery Monday that were peppered with students pausing to enjoy the beginning of spring.

High above those students, beyond the blue of the clear sky, hundreds of asteroids more than a mile wide hurtled through space, many undetected by astronomers, each with the capability of causing global destruction.

HUB shooting trial still on hold
Although yesterday marked the 18-month anniversary of a shooting that resulted in the death of one University student, the person charged with the shooting, Jillian Robbins, has not yet gone to trial.

Myers balances University politics with burgeoning business
In The Daily Collegian March 8, 1961, a columnist wrote an open letter to the legislature expressing concern that increases in state appropriation did not match the increase in enrollment.

University strives to diversify administration
The University has undergone many changes in recent years -- from structure to contracts to focus. But one of its most important changes can be found in the people.

Looking Back
H. Jesse Arnelle entered the University as one of about 12,000 undergraduate students in 1951. He was one of the very few black students on campus.

University mirrors 'real world' concerns
No campus is an island unto itself -- and Penn State is no exception.

USG tickets charged with code violations
Within the first day of campaigning for Undergraduate Student Government elections, four of the six presidential tickets were accused of violating sections of the elections code.

Hazy, crazy, working days of summer
Life in State College and at University Park campus does not stop when Spring Semester ends. Many students remain in town to hold an internship, volunteer, take classes or work.

Media experts appear on Spanier radio show
The media is one of those topics that everyone has an opinion on, as University President Graham Spanier found out last night.

David Jones, former national editor of The New York Times; Charles Bierbauer, senior Washington correspondent for CNN; and Robert Richards, head of the journalism department; joined Spanier in fielding questions on the impact of the media on his monthly radio show, "To the Best of My Knowledge" aired on WPSU-FM (90.1, 91.5 and 106.7) at 7 p.m.

Lack of symptoms hides STD
Now that spring break is over and stories of drunken nights, sexual conquests and lazy afternoons have all been told, reality has returned. The days of break have passed, but the memories will last forever.

Name game
The Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Student Alliance is seeking a name change that will better represent all its members.

With a new name, the organization's members hope to be more inclusive of all sexual orientations and genders, Duane Gildea, political co-director, said. The current name is a hindrance to that goal because of the assumptions it implies, Gildea said

St. Patty's limo tradition continues
Philadelphia resident Tedra Boyd describes it as her "happy place.".

Council honors IFC's achievements
The University's Interfraternity Council received three awards at the Northeast Interfraternity Council conference March 8 in Cherry Hill, N.J.

Snacking in the streets
Collegian Feature Photo

Ask the Adviser

Women's History Month Trivia

Police Log


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A Storybook Ending
Twenty-nine teams entered the 1997-1998 season with a dream of hoisting the Murdoch Cup as ACHA Div. I National Champions. But 28 of those teams ended up disappointed.

One bite from the Big Apple
Jerry Dunn's eyes told the story.

Laxers Washo, Aarons connect as teammates, linemates, friends
In Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken," Frost gives an account of how he traveled down an unusual path to find happiness.

Lady Laxers face daunting schedule
The Penn State women's lacrosse team's schedule is nothing if not challenging.

Rookie masterpiece
Rare in baseball is a pitcher who can put together a masterful performance in his first-ever collegiate start.

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Collegian Editorial
The waiting game: Scheduling problems make academic planning difficult

My Opinion
Talk show addicts, material found even in Happy Valley

Letters to the editor