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[ Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999 ]

Chris Mcnelis

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Men face jail for July riots
Three men who recently pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the July 1998 riot were sentenced yesterday.

Settlement ups cigarette price
Smokers may find their purses or wallets are lighter this year because of the higher cost of cigarettes.

Default rate low for student financial aid
Maybe more students are getting jobs after they graduate that don't involve the production of french fries. Maybe more students are listening to their consciences. Or maybe students simply realize defaulting on a loan is an unwise financial decision with long-term consequences.

Height limits proposed for downtown buildings
The State College Borough Council took additional steps during winter break toward enacting a proposal to restrict the height of future buildings in the downtown area.

Road plan may be delayed
Plans for the Eastern Inner Loop, a major road system which would lessen traffic congestion on Atherton Street, could be delayed according to a recent review of proposed costs for the project.

Some sororities to go substance-free
The trend toward substance-free living in fraternities has extended to the women's greek system at Penn State. Some national sororities are proposing dry social functions by the year 2000.

Paper waste rises in labs
Just as the yellow paper controversy comes to an end, a record-setting paper use increase of 400,000 white sheets last semester raises a new conservation issue to be addressed in campus computer labs.

Honor codes reduce cheating
Cheating incidents occur less often at campuses employing an honor code, according to a recent study.

Milesburg resident faces five to 10 years in prison


Rapist in hostage case to serve 15 to 32 years

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Freshman linebacker shot
A Penn State football player was reported to be in serious condition yesterday with a bullet wound to the neck and two male suspects from Pittsburgh are in custody after a shooting Sunday morning.

Lady cagers rebound for win against Michigan State The Lady Lions got their groove back. Lady cager press turns tide against Spartans

Hoop it up
Critics have complained the Big Ten annually enjoys more NCAA Tournament bids than any other conference, with most making quick exits in the early rounds.

Buck season
The Penn State men's volleyball team will get no breather. Days after knocking off four of Canada's top teams, the Nittany Lions will begin a stretch of games against some of the nation's top teams when they battle Ohio State at 7:30 tonight in Rec Hall.

‘Bad guys’ prevail in NCAAs
My Opinion: Donnie Collins

Trackmen run away with title in first meet

Three sluggers named ‘Players to Watch’

Gymmen victorious at West Point Open

Scare tactics
Collegian editorial: Let legislators know Penn State needs domestic partner benefits

Trial provides chance for discussion
My opinion: Carrie Deleon