When I sat in the booth at the Local Eatery, my bottom hit the gray-painted wooden booth with an audible clunk — just as it would at The Palace. Grungy as they were, I loved those old booths and the pink-topped tables. The Palace was an old-timey diner, known for staying open until 2 a.m....
Year: 2019
Benzing, Sigma Chi flooded by heavy rainfall, student property damaged
Rainwater flooded Benzing Residence on the morning of Monday, Sept. 30, soiling the basement flooring and damaging the belongings of several residents. The basement of the Sigma Chi fraternity house also flooded — an occurrence which Sigma Chi House Man Michael HagEstad said happens at least once a year. Around 5:30 a.m. on Monday, the...
Nancy Pelosi, House Democrats seek to undo 2016 election
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi would impeach 62 million Americans if she could. But unfortunately, her office only allows her to pursue impeachment of a single deplorable. Pelosi announced the beginning of an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump last Tuesday. Portraying herself as a strict constitutionalist, she said to the nation, “Our republic...
Rep. Leutheuser will host Oktoberfest fundraiser, says ‘next logical step’ is state senate race in 2022 election
State Rep. Eric Leutheuser is eyeing a run for the state senate in 2022. “The next logical step for me would be to run for the state senate,” Leutheuser said. “But a seat will not open up for another two years, when Mike Shirkey leaves office.” On Oct 10, he will host an Oktoberfest Birthday...
Historic Hysteria: The Agony Column fostered gossip
The Collegian has seen its share of gossip columns, fashion columns, and currently a history column for its lucky readers, but in the 1920s, the newspaper printed a column that may top them all: The Agony Column. The Agony Column, published without a byline (adding to the agony: the author never got proper credit for...




