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[ Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006 ]


PHOTO: Nathan A. Smith
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NEWS
[ Updated Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006 ]
The results of tomorrow's elections could not only affect students' tuition rate, but could also impact a student's ability to find a job post graduation.


Anyone wishing to set up a campsite at Paternoville will be allowed to do so starting at midnight on Thursday morning, students and administrators decided in a closed meeting this morning.


A total of 432 voters had cast their ballots at HUB Heritage Hall by 2:45 p.m., according to polling reports. The total takes into account the four precincts that report to the HUB.


According to unofficial results posted on the Centre County Government Web site, Democratic candidate Scott Conklin and Republican candidate Jake Corman are in the lead in the 77th District and 34th District races respectively, over Republican challenger Barbara Spencer and Democratic Jon Eich.


As the last bracket of the NCAA Tournament appeared on the television screen, every member of the Penn State field hockey team (15-5, 4-2 Big Ten) was on the edge of her seat in the McElwain lounge.

[ Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006 ]

There is a bright outlook for this year's graduating seniors, as a new survey revealed that employers expect to hire 17.4 percent more new college students after graduation than last year.

Borough staff rehashed food regulations and proper hygiene yesterday with the staff of Hunan Wok, 452 E. College Ave., which was closed for a day last week following a citation for health code violations, borough health officer Mark Henry said.

University-wide enrollment has reached a record-high of 83,721 students, topping the previous record of 83,177 students set in fall 2003, Penn State administrators announced yesterday.

For the first time, Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon overalls are regulating Thon fundraising events at commonwealth campuses -- and commonwealth campus representatives say they're not happy about it.

Beginning today, Penn State's Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) will host the first events in a series being held to celebrate Theme Week, a week dedicated to promoting diversity at Penn State.

Some women are feeling a little safer walking around campus today. That's because last night 12 women learned self-defense tactics in a free course offered to all female Penn State students.

The president of the newly formed Paternoville Coordination Committee (PCC) will meet with administrators today in an effort to extend the time students can camp outside Beaver Stadium before home football games.

Today, control of Congress hangs in the balance.

Joe Paterno underwent surgery Sunday, and though expected to fully recover, he won't be able to sustain weight on his left leg for an estimated six weeks, according to team doctor Wayne Sebastianelli.

Penn State President Graham Spanier said Friday that he expects the pace of construction of new buildings at Penn State Commonwealth Campuses to slow because of increasing costs.

With just a few walls separating them from their son, Connie and Jay Stidd sit in a small waiting room filled with support from friends, family and the Penn State community.

Defense attorneys are hopeful that newly released evidence related to the beating to death of a Penn State student will shed light on whether a third person played a role in the incident.

Q: What would you do to lower or stabilize the cost of tuition at Penn State?

Toss the preliminary numbers -- Pennsylvania is still swinging.

Candidate Platforms

News in Brief

It looks like something a tech-savvy handyman could have built over a few weekends.

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SPORTS

The No. 15 Penn State Lady Icers split a back and forth two game series against the No. 6 UMass this weekend at the Penn State Ice Pavillion.

What makes someone want to wake up early every morning to run endless miles in cold? What is the motivation for letting yourself get hit by another man in combat? Perhaps the unwilling drive to win.

One small square of fans sat behind the Shippensburg bench snapping photos of the Red Raider players and coaches posing for a team picture.

The Rec Hall locker room of the Penn State women's soccer team went through a plethora of emotions yesterday afternoon.

While many will likely best remember Joe Paterno's second half misfortunes against Wisconsin Saturday, the end of the first half got the Penn State's head coach as riled up as he'd been all season.

Luke DeLorenzo lit the lamp more times than a light bulb last season.

Through patience, diligence and hard work, virtually any one can achieve anything. At least that's what the students in Penn State's Quantum Ju-Jitsu club believe. They incorporate these practices daily in trying to attain their goals. Not simply goals on the mat, but goals of everyday life.

Sports in Brief

My Opinion: Mark Viera


OPINIONS

Election Day: No excuses; it's time to vote

My Opinion: Jen Winberry

Letters to the editor

SCIHEALTH

For years, the responsibility of controlling pregnancy has mainly rested in the hands of a woman, but that soon may change.

This year, a new University Health Services campaign is encouraging women to be "smart" about their drinking habits through a new program called the Smart Women campaign.

Just as "Google it" has become an everyday phrase, two Penn State researchers hope to make the words "ALIPR it" just as common.

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ARTS

The bar scene


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