Senate discusses possible tuition rally

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) discussed the possibilities of a tuition rally at their meeting last night.

The rally would serve as an addition to the Rally in the Rotunda, held annually each spring.

"I've heard increases in tuition upwards of 7.5 to 13.5 percent," Angelo Pontillo, USG governmental relations coordinator, said. "It's definitely going to be raised more than the price of inflation, which is a problem."

Pontillo said he is working with members of Black Caucus to thwart interest and possibly hold a small protest this semester.

"We might hold a small one behind Old Main," he said. "We have also considered camping on the Old Main lawn."

He said he would like to get as many interested organizations as possible.

A meeting will be held tomorrow in 223 HUB-Robeson Center at 8 p.m. for any organization or individual interested in planning possible tuition protests and rallies.

"It's only going to get worse," Pontillo said. "It's important that we do something about it."

Promotion ceremony to take place

State College Police Chief Thomas King said yesterday that Officer Barrett Smith and Officer Gregory Brauser will be promoted today to the rank of Corporal. A ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.m. today in the Borough Council chambers on the third floor of the Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St.

Dinner held to benefit Stidd family

A spaghetti dinner to benefit Aaron Stidd will be held Nov. 29 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Delta Upsilon, 229 Locust Lane, social chair Steve Bachalis said.

The dinner will cost $5 per person be prepared by Gamma Sigma Sigma sorority. All proceeds will go to the Stidd family.