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[ Wednesday, March 15, 1995 ]

Time limits to be placed on dial-in access account users
Some of Jason Gers' computer science homework assignments have required him to stay logged on to the University's mainframe for more than 12 hours at a time. But a new policy regarding dial-in access account users means that now Gers will be cut off from the system after 60 minutes.

E-mail crime increases; users need protection
Students may now have to better protect themselves against the road hazards of E-mail harassment and forgery.

Proposed budget leaves PSU out in cold
The University might face more financial hardships next year if Gov. Tom Ridge's proposed budget passes as is -- not only will the state appropriation remain the same as last year, but the Tuition Challenge Grant will be cut in half.

USG Senate approves elections court members
With the Undergraduate Student Government presidential and vice presidential elections just two weeks away all the necessary positions have been filled to carry out a successful election.

Ridge promises cheaper welfare
Gov. Tom Ridge plans to make good on his campaign promise to streamline the size and expenditures of the state's government by making extreme cuts in one area -- welfare.

Local residents to vote on consolidation plan
As local elections approach, there is one campaign not making any promises.

On May 16, residents will have the opportunity to vote on whether the Borough of State College, Patton Township and College Township should consolidate to form one municipality.

Spermicide may aid in spreading disease
For students who thought using a condom was the most foolproof method of safe sex, new information says condoms with nonoxynol-9 may aid in passing sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.

Faculty Senate discusses tenure
The University Faculty Senate probed what one professor called "one of the most difficult and distasteful things a University does" at its meeting yesterday.

Prisoner escapes during Rockview work detail
A Harrisburg man escaped yesterday from a prison work detail at the State Correctional Institution at Rockview and is still at large.

Police Log

Lady laxers hope to stuff tough Loyola
The Penn State women's lacrosse team has come up with a word of the day for its 3 p.m. game today at Loyola -- hustle.

Icers surpass expectations
At the beginning of the season, the Icers set a lofty goal of going to the national championships. It was lofty because 11 freshmen joined the squad for a total of 14 new players. It was expected to be a rebuilding year for the team.

Spikers to start EIVA showing
"We're going to be a little inexperienced in battle in a couple of positions. I expect we'll see some rocky times in the beginning, but I think our team personality is going to be one where, by mid-March, it's going to be a determined 'whatever-it-takes' type of attitude." --Lion Volleyball Coach Mark Pavlik, on his team's preseason outlook

Nicholson tall on tenacity
Ohio State forward Lisa Negri had two points and a three-point Buckeye lead, in her firm grasp. She grabbed the offensive rebound and was ready to put it back up, ready to put the Buckeyes ahead 65-62 with just over two minutes remaining in the Big Ten tournament final against Penn State on March 6.

The natural
There is still coffee to mooch, John Amaechi says.

There are still pickup games, too, along with another practice or two, and at least one more game to play.

Lions hope to top NCAAs
As Glenn Pritzlaff entered the wrestling locker room yesterday afternoon to make final preparations for his trip to the 1995 NCAA Wrestling Championships in Iowa City, Iowa, he broke into song.

Potthoff comes back, pushes on to conference success
My Opinion: Brad Young

Deficit blues
Collegian Editorial: Amid tax-cut flurry, Congress must cooperate to balance budget

Barbaric stereotypes at work in Disney entertainment
My Opinion: Majida Mehana

Letters to the editor

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• Male responsibility
  
• Atheist response