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This Weekend: Performing Arts Night
by Alissa Eisenberg | September 5, 2008 1:00AM
From beat boxing to African drumming, if you have a performing-arts talent, Penn has a group for you. But with over 40 groups that are part of PAC in addition to other performing arts groups on campus, how do you get the scoop on which dance troupe or a cappella group to join? Freshman Performing Arts Night, sponsored by the Performing Arts Council, showcases many of Penn's dance, theater, a cappella, comedy, spoken word and other musical groups on campus in one night.
Formerly homeless student to enter Penn
by Alissa Eisenberg | July 31, 2008 1:00AM
When Elizabeth Murray joined the Harvard class of 2003, her story became a national sensation. She lived on the New York City streets for years after being born to drug-addicted parents and eventually found inspiration in education after her mother's AIDS-related death - a story that was turned into the Emmy-nominated Lifetime movie, Homeless to Harvard.
White Dog Cafe celebrates its 25th anniversary
by Alissa Eisenberg | July 24, 2008 1:00AM
In the cold of January 1983, Judy Wicks brought home cooking to new heights when she opened a humble take-out coffee and muffin shop on the first floor of her residence at 3420 Sansom St. 25 years later, White Dog Cafe is commemorating its past with a year-long celebration of the restaurant and its social and environmental activism.
Signs speak louder than words
by Alissa Eisenberg | April 4, 2008 1:00AM
To Penn students interested in foreign languages, learning a language without words is as foreign as you can get. But for the approximately 125 students who study American Sign Language each semester or those who are deaf or hard of hearing, there are not many movies that target deaf culture - until now.
Romantic tapas at Center City wine bar
by Alissa Eisenberg | February 19, 2008 1:00AM
As you enter the dimly lit Tinto Wine Bar on 20th and Sansom, it feels as if you really did take that holiday to Spain. Nestled in Center City, Tinto's black bent wooden chairs and visible tapas preparation offers a romantic, rustic atmosphere for any couples looking for an escape from Penn's campus.
Word on the Walk
by Alissa Eisenberg | January 28, 2008 1:00AM
Schuyler Ferguson - College senior - "It's been available online for free for a while, but I guess it's always nice to have paper copies." Wharton junior"I don't read the newspaper too much, but it seems like a good thing . and the Times reports on a wider range of topics than The Journal.
News Brief: Bio prof. sheds light on Lyme disease
by Alissa Eisenberg | December 4, 2007 1:00AM
Bio prof. sheds light on Lyme disease Recent research by Penn biology professor Dustin Brisson suggests that chipmunks and two shrew species account for nearly three-quarters of carriers of ticks infected with Lyme disease. The widely held belief was that mice were the main animal carriers of the disease.
Dating site aims to spread some Latino lovin'
by Alissa Eisenberg | November 28, 2007 1:00AM
Fun loving SF NS in search of athletic M, 18-25, for NSA relationship, NBM, enjoys long walks on the beach, romantic dinners - and Latino culture. QuieroLatino.com, a new online-dating site started by two Penn alumni, will aim to bring together young Latino professionals when it launches in January.
Philadelphia students learn to be feisty
by Alissa Eisenberg | November 20, 2007 1:00AM
At Parkway Center City High School in Philadelphia last year, two shy students reluctantly enrolled in a pilot after-school debate program. After disappointing performances at a spring tournament at Drexel University, the two students went to the Philadelphia Debate Institute's week-long summer program.
Michigan launches P2P alert system
by Alissa Eisenberg | November 16, 2007 1:00AM
Do you know what you're uploading? When Penn launched Ruckus at the beginning of last year, the University was aiming to stop students from illegally downloading. But are students actually aware of the dangers of illegal uploading? Not really, officials at the University of Michigan say.
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