News-fuh-LASH: Books are expensive. Even with "used" pricetags, it's hard to avoid the jaw-drop at the register when some kid tells you that yeah, your total is $463.98. Students gathered downtown today in the sweltering heat to form a line at the Student Book Store to print out their schedules and, regretfully, pick up this semester's books.

So, pick your poison. Which store robs you of your (parents') hard-earned money the least?

The Student Book Store (you know, on the big blue corner)

Got Used (the one who claims to save trees by stuffing flyers in your school mailbox)

Penn State Barnes and Noble (the fancy one in the hub)


Sympathy and condolences to those of you who just blew $400 on books you probably won't read.