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Student subletting moves to Web site
Realty Bites. Well, at least it does in the eyes of two recent University graduates whose new World Wide Web site, Realty Bites, is designed to eliminate the hassle students deal with when searching for a sublet, as well as provide students with a safe way to advertise.

Geisinger merger decision pending
It may be a few more months before the state attorney general makes a final decision about whether the merger between the University's Hershey Medical Center and the Geisinger Health System will continue.

First dining commons food court to hit Waring
Food courts are the latest trend in cafeteria food service, and Waring Dining Commons will be the University's first commons to adopt this new format.

$5 million gift benefits Hershey center
The University's Hershey Medical Center recently received its second largest gift ever.

Warm weather empties ski slopes
Despite the recent skiing-related deaths of the former entertainer-turned-Congressman Sonny Bono and Michael Kennedy, son of the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, many area skiers and entrepreneurs remain undaunted in their enjoyment of the winter sport.

Law eliminates alcohol advertising in college papers
Half-price "happies" specials may be more difficult to find this weekend; recently enforced advertising restrictions could force students to look beyond the newsprint to find local drink features.

Borough council reorganizes at first meeting of the year
The State College Borough Council began 1998 with immediate changes -- swearing in two new council members and electing a new council president.

Performing arts tickets to go on sale tomorrow
Students will have the opportunity to buy discount theater tickets, but they only have one day to do so.

Weis Market robbed
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP -- An armed man robbed Weis Market, 1471 Martin St., Jan. 6 and escaped with an undetermined amount of money, according to a Ferguson Township Police Department news release.

Police Log

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Penn State gets Raw with WWF
It seems like yesterday when almost every kid had a piece of Hulk Hogan merchandise -- either a T-shirt that said "Hulkamania," an action figure or a foam No. 1 hand that was drenched in yellow and red.

Trackmen claim first victory, coach pleased with progress
The Penn State men's indoor track team shook off the preseason rust this weekend at the West Virginia Collegiate Meet in Morgantown, W.Va.

Spikers stumble in Hawaii
One good night's sleep can cure jet lag. One week of practice should cure the blues. But losses are difficult to overcome.

Freshmen phenoms etching place in Big Ten
One look at the rosters of the Big Ten men's basketball teams is all it takes to realize youth is king in this league.

Booth playing better; Crenshaw on the way
When point guard Dan Earl was injured on Dec. 6, Penn State men's basketball coach Jerry Dunn knew one of the biggest voids to fill would be the leadership Earl provided.

Garner's high-octane play propelling flight to stardom
There is a new star on the rise in State College in the 6-foot-3 form of sophomore Andrea Garner.

Lady Lions use defense to overcome offensive weakness
At times during Sunday's game against Penn State, the Indiana women's basketball team might have thought the Lady Lions were playing with six players on the court.

Gymwomen starting to make noise
It is too early to say how the Penn State women's gymnastics team will fare this season, but if their first meet was any indication, the Lady Lions have the potential to make some major noise in the Big Ten and the national rankings.

Swimmen drown Dukes, stay perfect
In one word, the entire winter break for the Penn State swimmers was "productive."

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Collegian Editorial
Talk about integrity: Sports agent was not only person to hurt University's reputation

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