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13Percent of gonorrhea cases in the U.S. that are resistant to antibiotics. Source: The Washington Post
Securing Spring Fling
There may be more than a few people you shouldn't offer a beer to this weekend. In response to the increased number of students on and around campus this weekend, Penn Police will similarly raise the number of officers on the streets, said Capt. Gerald Leddy, special events coordinator at Penn's Division of Public Safety.
Wharton's 125th comes to a close
One hundred and twenty-three speakers are gathering today to conclude the year-long celebration in honor of Wharton's 125th anniversary. This year's two-day conference, taking place at the Philadelphia Convention Center, is the biggest event in the business school's history, Wharton Associate Dean Steve Oliveira said.Fling 2007: Last chance for tickets - at $80?
Did you enter the lottery for the last remaining tickets to Ben Folds and Third Eye Blind, and still miss out? Hope may not be lost - yet. An anonymously student-created Web site, www.pennbenfoldstickets.com, is providing tickets for the Spring Fling headliner concert tomorrow night.A big-time catch: Harvard reels in Amaker
For a program desperate for respect, Tommy Amaker is a match in more ways than one. Amaker, who has spent the last 13 years coaching big-time basketball at Michigan and Seton Hall, has accepted an offer to become the new head man at Harvard.
Race For Philadelphia (Part 2 of 3): Chaka Fattah: Arrogant to some, hopeful to others
Critics say his arrogance and defensiveness make him resemble Mayor John Street, but mayoral candidate Chaka Fattah argues that he's passionate about improving the lives of voters.Alex Weinstein | A wrongfully tarnished reputation
Penn's failure to disclose its relationship with CitiAssist has little to do with crimes committed at other implicated schools.Daily Digits
7.26Billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions released into the atmosphere by the U.S. annually. Source: The Associated Press36 hours in support of Darfur
Sitting on a blanket next to a large "Call to Your Conscience: Save Darfur" banner, College sophomore Elliot Gordon relaxed yesterday with some friends on College Green. "It's nice just hanging out," he said, sprawled out on the grass. "It's more than just yelling at people on the walk, and a surprisingly large number of people [walk by and] drop a dollar.
Penn breaks La Salle's rhythm, but can't stop the beat
In what should have been a tune-up for this weekend's series, Penn couldn't get anything going, falling 6-3 to the Explorers.
Matt Meltzer: Freshmen sweeping down to lift program up
With 10 games left in the season, the baseball team has already won more games than in either of the two previous seasons. Penn (13-14, 7-5 Ivy) owes a lot of that success to a deep and talented freshman class. There are 11 freshmen on the roster and they are pivotal to the team.Recent assaults target Penn Police
Four assaults, including three against security officials, and one robbery hit on or near campus since last Friday, marking a week with an unusually large amount of violent crime. Two Penn Police officers were assaulted early Tuesday morning, and a store security guard at Fresh Grocer was assaulted Saturday afternoon.
In defensive battle, Quakers drop the ball
La Salle entered yesterday's game with four home runs in 26 games and a slugging percentage that resembled a batting average. The Explorers' modus operandi is no secret - grab a few runs here and there, and lock down with pitching and defense. Thanks in part to Penn's sloppy fielding, the plan worked to perfection.Dining at Lacroix - alumni style
What sells out even faster than Ben Folds tickets? Last night's Penn Alumni Club of Philadelphia event, which, with a private tour of famed French restaurant Lacroix, a three-course dinner and an intimate discussion with Psychology professor Paul Rozin, sold out in fewer than 24 hours.Economics professor maintains innocence
Through his defense lawyers, Economics professor Rafael Robb pled not guilty yet again at his arraignment at Montgomery County Courthouse yesterday morning.Soaking up Fling - take two?
Weather is always a concern for the outdoor Spring Fling, and this year is no different: There is a 30 percent chance of rain on Saturday and temperatures ranging in the low 50s all weekend.Joanne Tong | Opinion Art
Joanne Tong is a Wharton junior from Manila, Philippines. Her e-mail address is tong@dailypennsylvanian.com.Mara Gordon | Winning the war for drugs
Penn's medical school has the power to make sure that the world's impoverished populations are properly medicated.
Race For Philadelphia (Part 2 of 3): Michael Nutter: Falling in polls, but with Penn Dems' support
One of the University's own, Nutter graduated from the Wharton School in 1979 and held a position on City Council from 1991 to 2006.
