Knife-point robberies have police on patrol
by Melinda Young
ATHENAEUM STAFF

A string of local knife-point robberies could put students at risk as they walk down High Street at night. Police are currently searching for the men responsible for the attacks.
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House passes $268 billion defense spending bill
by Tom Raum
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday approved a $268 billion defense spending bill that finances the biggest military pay raise in nearly two decades, scales back the Air Force’s prized F-22 “stealth” fighter program and seeks to reverse a Pentagon decline in readiness.
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German actors bringing a little culture to campus
by Laura Janovich
ATHENAEUM STAFF

After a long night of flying into Pittsburgh Airport, 35 German actors arrived Tuesday morning to West Virginia University by van, for a two-week culture sharing experience.
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Cheap shot
Gore’s recent personal attacks on Bradley are inappropriate

hen in doubt, smear. This age-old political adage still holds very true today, and Bill Bradley is finding that out much too quickly.
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To be or not to be a superstar? That is Mary’s question.
Mary Katherine Gallagher stretches her five minute skit into an hour and a half in the latest SNL-based flick, Superstar
by Danny Forinash
ATHENAEUM STAFF

My first kiss came when I was only about two years old. That was so long ago, it is kind of hazy in my memory. But I do remember it lasted a very long time, ten minutes maybe, and all the while I fought against it. And I do remember it involved the tongue. At such a young age, I felt very uncomfortable, as you can imagine. Soon after that first kiss, my parents got a restraining order against Aunt Gladys, who was apparently experiencing some sort of dementia. No one has spoken about that disgusting display at the family reunion since.
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This bird has flown
Basketball practices moved to Shell; 
Catlett hopes for NCAA leniency on 12-hour rule
by Rob Rossi
ATHENAEUM STAFF

Less than two weeks after announcing the relocation of all men’s and women’s basketball games from the Coliseum for the 1999-2000 season, West Virginia University Vice President of Administration, Finance and Human Resources Scott Kelley announced Wednesday that practice sessions — which begin Saturday — for both teams will be moved to the Shell Building.
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