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Combat Ray-tions | The trials and tribulations of vegetarianism
There are always difficulties making a transition from one form of diet to another. My one-week attempt at being a vegetarian was no exception.
Combat Ray-tions | Donations show support for victims and friends
Donating money won't solve Japan's problems, but the aid will show support.
Combat Ray-tions | Let’s be a little more Penn-sive
One reason students don’t engage in stimulating activities more often is because the pre-professional atmosphere at Penn dissuades intellectual curiosity.
Combat Ray-tions | Chocolate, candy and a wedding ring
I’m thinking of doing something a little bigger for Valentine's Day this year. I’m thinking of getting married.
Combat Ray-tions | Why tiger moms aren’t always superior
If Amy Chua intends for her book to serve as a parenting guide in any way, then what she forgets is that you cannot raise a child in a vacuum.
Police Athletic League honors Penn's Public Safety VP
The Police Athletic League of Philadelphia — an organization with the stated mission of “Cops Helping Kids,” which operates 27 centers across Philadelphia — honored Vice President for Public Safety Maureen Rush at its annual award dinner Tuesday night for her contributions to the organization.
AirPennNet upgrade to be completed June 2011
AirPennNet — the University’s residential wireless network — is expected to have completed a multi-phase upgrade to enhance both the speed and security of wireless service provided on campus.
Journal showcases international relations students' research
The launch, which took place at Irvine Auditorium Thursday afternoon, was the first time the International Relations Program officially celebrated the publication of the Sigma Iota Rho Journal, which features an essay from Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Spring Fling incidents rose 34 percent
The Division of Public Safety responded to 51 Spring Fling-related incidents this year — 30 hospitalizations and 21 disturbances — a 34-percent increase from last year’s 38 incidents.
Penn Police receives fourth reaccreditation
The only university force in Pennsylvania to receive accreditation, Penn was also voted a flagship agency by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
U. starts Fling room checks
Starting bag checks one week later and implementing a room check policy mark the University’s new approach to ensuring student safety during Spring Fling this year.
Cops and kids make PALs on court
Tuesday night, the stars at the Palestra were not Zack Rosen and the Penn men’s basketball team but Jordan Burney and his teammates from the Southwest Police Athletic League Center.
Session on women's safety abroad draws more students than usual
Keeping in line with national trends, Penn women who study abroad typically outnumber men by a ratio of two to one. But there was an unprecedented increase in attendance at Wednesday’s “Women Abroad: A Traveler’s Toolkit” workshop.
Students work to keep Fling safe
To help keep Spring Fling festivities under control, the Social Planning and Events Committee is recruiting 250 student volunteers for this year’s FlingSafe, a student-run program created five years ago encouraging safe decision-making among peers.
'Flash mob' proves false alarm
The Division of Public Safety warned Wednesday that a “large gathering of juveniles” may convene in the afternoon near 40th and Market streets, but no such incident occurred as of 8:30 p.m.
Phila. native to headline SPEC-TRUM comedy show
He may be coming a day after April Fool’s, but comedian Kevin Hart’s presence at Penn is no joke.
SPEC to host 'Boondock Saints' director, producer, actor
Writer and director Troy Duffy, producer Chris Brinker and actor David Della Rocco from cult series The Boondock Saints will speak to the Penn community as Social Planning and Events Committee Film Committee’s keynote speakers this Friday.
Police up presence for St. Patty's
The Southwest Police Division’s patrol personnel worked overtime to make sure Wednesday’s festivities ran smoothly.
