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[ Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006 ]


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NEWS

With a box worth of tissues stuck to her dorm floor, Taylor Sizer (freshman-elementary education) knew she had a problem.

A hearing is set to examine a motion for retrial or reduced sentence for Taji "Verbal" Lee, the New Jersey man who received the heftiest drug sentence in Centre County history.

The fifth-annual library open house, which started yesterday and will be held again today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., aims to acclimate students to the library and present available resources.

A hearing is set to examine a motion for retrial or reduced sentence for Taji "Verbal" Lee, the New Jersey man who received the heftiest drug sentence in Centre County history.

The fifth-annual library open house, which started yesterday and will be held again today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., aims to acclimate students to the library and present available resources.

As the now infamous video featuring Kanye West and Mike Myers came on screen, a diverse group of students in Thomas building burst into laughter as West declared that "George Bush doesn't care about black people."

The proposal for a school of international affairs at University Park may be submitted to Penn State President Graham Spanier for consideration by the end of this semester, said Philip McConnaughay, dean of the Penn State Dickinson School of Law.

The Chabad Jewish Student Organization and Chabad on Campus at Penn State gathered in front of the Allen Street Gates yesterday in celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

In a recent study on higher education, Pennsylvania colleges proved strong in all categories but failed in affordability.

Another Penn State professor is suing the university on the basis of discrimination, citing racism because she is a black woman.

The College Republicans is facing possible disciplinary action from the Center for Student Engagement after using amplified sound in their Sept. 11 memorial -- a move a student affairs administrator called a "blatant disregard for university policy."

The Commission on the Future of Higher Education released its final recommendation for changes to the higher education system yesterday, which could affect how Penn State assesses student performance and financial aid.

Centre County District Attorney Michael Madeira said evidence still being analyzed could lead to an arrest in the mystery murder case of Penn State student Langston Carraway.

To avoid a scheduling conflict with Major League Baseball's postseason, Penn State's Oct. 7 game at the University of Minnesota is in jeopardy of being moved to Nov. 25.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate considered multiple proposed replacements for the free legal consultation services that Jose Texidor once provided at last night's meeting.

News in brief

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SPORTS

It took a little time for Katie Schoepfer to make an impact with the Penn State women's soccer team.

Joe Paterno seemed relaxed during most of yesterday's press conference -- until someone mentioned Ohio State wideout Ted Ginn Jr.

Think they can do it again?

The script for the 2006 Penn State men's soccer team has read similarly to last year's Big Ten Championship team.

There's just one more Big Ten tune-up left for the Penn State field hockey team (6-2).

Tonight in Rec Hall, the Penn State women's volleyball team begins its quest for a fourth consecutive Big Ten title when it takes on rival Ohio State. Last season, the Nittany Lions went undefeated in the conference, but this year brings new challenges. Gone are some familiar faces, while some new names have been thrust into the spotlight. It's never easy to win a Big Ten volleyball title, but Penn State has made a habit of it. Here's a look at some of this year's nationally ranked Big Ten conference teams.

My Opinion: Mark Myers

My Opinion: Virginia Harrison

My Opinion: Josh Moyer

My Opinion: Mark Viera

My Opinion: PSU to clinch fourth crown, 'four' sure

Sports in brief


OPINIONS

Penn State tuition: Raising tuition makes PSU elitist

My Opinion: Alex Muller

My Opinion: Terry Casey

Letters to the editor
ARTS

As students walk down Beaver Avenue, they might notice the banners hanging from the light posts announcing -- in ruby red -- that it's the 40th anniversary of the Nittany Valley Symphony (NVS).

The bar scene


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