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Cigarette tax hits New Jersey
A new tobacco tax in New Jersey enacted this year has residents looking across state borders for cheaper prices.

Fall break?
USG creates committee to work toward widely-supported October semester break

Penn State's Abe wrestles, coaches and aspires for gold
Shortly after Sanshiro Abe came to the United States from Japan in 1989, he learned the so-called basics of the English language: "Hi," "How are you," "Thank you" and . . . "Sweet Child O' Mine."

Seminar discusses education system
Tolerant. Energetic. Funny. Graceful. Altruistic. Flexible. America needs these qualities in its teachers and its leaders, said Anne Riley, president of The Alumni Association, University Board of Trustees member and local teacher.

Future of STRAIGHT
Alex Cadman wants to follow a new line of thinking. Now that Cadman (junior-meteorology) has assumed the position of acting president of Students Reinforcing Adherence In General Heterosexual Tradition, he said he wants to alter STRAIGHT's focus from a solely political stance to a political, moral and religious stance.

Class gift shift
The voting is done and the selection has been made, but the work is far from over for the 1998 Senior Class Gift Committee.

Net gains
Area businesses advertise on community Web site

Fraternity may not go dry
Phi Kappa Sigma International Fraternity formally informed Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity, 234 E. Beaver Ave., this week of its goals to become alcohol-free by the year 2000. However, Phi Kappa Sigma President Kevin Dager said his fraternity is treating the alcohol-free initiative as a suggestion rather than a mandate.

Preliminary Hearings

Police log

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Crispin's confidence catapults Cagers to win against aggressive Iowa press
After the Penn State men's basketball team lost 71-59 to Michigan State last Saturday, point guard Joe Crispin placed the blame for the loss on himself. The freshman turned the ball over eight times and had only one assist against the Spartans.

Gutsy Lions hold off late Hawkeye comeback, remain perfect at home
The words undefeated and Penn State men's basketball are not usually mentioned in the same sentence. But for now they can be.

Grappling with style
When freshman Jamarr Billman steps onto the mat, he wants to do something flashy, something that will surprise, or even shock, anyone who is watching. He loves to hear the roar of the crowd, and he's found the best way to make that happen is to do something spectacular.

Gymwomen adopt performance-based philosophy
In the world of sports, the "winning is everything" mentality has dominated for as long as there has been competition. In the end, there will always be a loser, in which case they will likely be viewed as inferior to their opponent.

Basketball world ponders recruiting reform
Most people agree men's college basketball recruiting, particularly summer recruiting, is in dire need of reform. The problem is no one can propose a solution that satisfies everyone involved. The dilemma has become so complex, it could be a word problem on this year's SAT.

Grentz moves Illini from Big Ten doghouse to penthouse
The date May 15, 1995, may one day be celebrated as much as New Year's Day by the Illinois women's basketball program.

Audu makes triple nation jump with ease
George Audu didn't think it could get any better. First, he was training in the same club as Linford Christie, world champion in the 100-meters. Then, he was working with a coach who coaches two jumpers from the Great Britain Olympic team. Next, he received a response to his portfolio from Penn State.

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Collegian Editorial
Going up?: Admission standards at University on the rise, but not individualized

My Opinion
1997 brought advances and call to action for Americans

Letters to the editor