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Palestra.net Weather: August 20, 2008

Penn State student meteorologist Andrea Michalenicz has your Palestra.net forecast for August 20, 2008.
How Much Extra Cash Do Students Need??

Schools suggest students need anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000 in spending money per year, but students say those estimates are way too low. A financial counselor gives students budgeting advice to help them get on track.
Lowering The Drinking Age: Good Or Bad?

More than 100 university presidents comprise the Amethyst Initiative, a group aimed at sparking a debate over the drinking age. Would lowering the drinking age to 18 help eliminate alcohol abuse among college students? Danny Ecker investigates.
August 19th Take 3 Sports

Who has the best helmet in college football? Raj Nair gives you his Top 3.
The Historical Side Of NYC

Palestra.net's Duke reporter, Katie Banks, is on internship in New York City, and she got to see a side of the Big Apple that has nothing to do with shopping, night life or Broadway.
Tailgating Is All About Brats

College football is right around the corner and tailgating season is in full swing. Sean Merinar went to the Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival to find out what's the best brat to tailgate with.
Palestra.net College Football Top 25: #17 Illinois

Palestra.net's Top 25 College Football Countdown continues at #17 with Illinois. Kidd Russell shows the Illini some love with "Rush."
Dawson Kicks Around Texas, Missouri

Before he plays on Sundays, Cleveland Browns kicker Phil Dawson has his mind on his Texas Longhorns. He talked about the 'Horns and a big game they have with Missouri this year with Mizzou reporter Will Maetzold.
The West-Bound Road Trip Begins...In Indiana

Palestra.net Valparaiso reporter, Dave Schroder, started his road trip across the Midwest. First stop: Colorado.
Business Headlines: August 19, 2008

EA and T2 Takeover Still Pending, BusinessWeek to Launch Business Exchange, and Family Guy Meets Burger King. Palestra.net's Shelby Holliday has your business headlines for Tuesday, August 19, 2008.
Palestra.net Music News: August 19, 2008

Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis rocks 'Acid Tongue,' the Hotel Cafe tour rocks the ladies, and Julie Garcia rocks the new albums coming out today. Get your daily intake of Music News right about now.
Greek Life Thriving at CSU

Colorado State reporter Emily Sutherland lets you know what's going on for the CSU greek community.
August 19th Take 3 Music

What was the best decade for music? Dave Schroeder tells you the Top 3 albums of the 1970's.
August 19th Gnarly News @ Noon

Gaming takes over a student's life, why this man should never become a cop, and police are allowed to make mistakes--Sean Merinar has your Gnarly News @ Noon for August 19th.
Palestra.net Gig Guide: August 19, 2008

Handsome Furs bring their show to Skully's in Columbus tonight.
Palestra.net Headlines: August 19, 2008

College presidents call for a lower drinking age, NATO trying to figure things out, and Hurricane Fay ain't so tough-- Danny Ecker has your headlines.
Palestra.net College Football Top 25: #18 Kansas

KTP (Kings of the Plains) bring the soundtrack for the 2008 KJH (Kansas Jayhawks) at #18 on our top 25 countdown.
Buckeyes Do Some Night Work

Some of Ohio State's biggest games this season will be played in prime time. So Monday night it was a prime time practice in front of some 12,000 invited guests. Palestra.net student reporter Matt Comer has more.
Bucks Thrill Fans With Open Practice

An open practice at Ohio Stadium brought out more than 10,000 Ohio State fans hoping to get a sneak peek at their beloved Buckeyes. Palestra.net's Lindsey Smith has more