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Study: Average debt increases for seniors
A new study conducted by the Project on Student Debt found that between 2004 and 2008, average debt for graduating seniors with loans increased from $18,650 to $23,200.
November crime declines 28%
November crime decreased by 28 percent this year compared to rates from November of last year, while year-to-date crime has also decreased by 13 percent.
Judging Tasers’ impact
A new study conducted by researchers in the Criminology Department shows that conductive energy devices, such as Tasers, may be safer to use than physical force.
Explaining study abroad gender gaps
Women study abroad in much higher numbers than men — and a new study may help explain why.
Penn Police conduct Thanksgiving checks
While many students return home for Thanksgiving, Penn Police and Allied Barton security officers will remain on campus to be on the lookout for criminal activity.
Penn Police and PennDOT stress safe driving
“Click it or ticket” — that’s the message Penn Police is trying to get across as part of their “Thanksgiving Seat Belt Mobilization” campaign.
Crime Log
Nov. 12 — Nateria Morrison, 37, unaffiliated with the University and of the 300 block of N. 41st Street, was arrested at about 6:15 p.m. for allegedly assaulting a male, 38.
Suspect in custody after burglaries at frat houses
A series of eight recent burglaries in fraternity houses across campus have Division of Public Safety officials taking stricter measures to prevent similar incidents.
Teens arrested for assault
Police arrested three female juveniles on Sunday evening for allegedly attacking two female students on Locust Walk.
Crime Log
Oct. 30 — A male student, 31, reported at about 2:45 p.m. that he and a known suspect were in a physical altercation while at Hutchinson Gym.