Articles by Laura Francis
04/28/11 1:07am
Retail theft sees slight decrease
While most theft has remained consistent since 2010, petty theft has lessened at many retailers. 04/20/11 6:31am
Crime Log: April 8-14
The DP's weekly crime blotter for April 8-14. 04/19/11 3:29am
New report could shake up stem cell debate
The study uncovered a new method for producing induced pluripotent stem cells — or iPSCs — has potential to affect stem cell politics. 04/18/11 3:14am
Fling incidents see 27.5-percent drop
This year, overall crime during Spring Fling decreased 27.5 percent compared to last year — hospital cases and disturbance complaints went down, and no arrests were recorded. 04/18/11 2:09am
Allied Barton patrol guard struck by car
A drunk driver struck an Allied Barton patrol officer on the southeast corner of 38th and Walnut streets last Friday, April 15, at about 1:30 a.m. 04/13/11 3:58am
Title IX investigation at Yale raises concerns
It is unclear how an ongoing Title IX investigation at Yale University might affect other Ivy League campuses. 04/13/11 3:26am
Crime log: March 26 - April 7
The DP's roundup of crime on and around campus from March 26-April 7. 04/07/11 4:02am
Student arrested for assault on cop Friday
Wharton sophomore Jan Egeman was arrested for aggravated assault and resisting arrest, among other charges. 04/07/11 1:55am
March crime drops 34 percent
Property crimes decreased 35 percent, while violent crimes went down 28.5 percent. Total crime for 2011 is 10 percent lower compared to the same period last year. 04/05/11 4:32am
*DPS scans for Houston thieves
Faced with startling food theft rates and declining profits at Houston Market, Penn announced Monday that the underground eatery will install a series of full body scanners. 03/31/11 5:20am
DPS identifies pattern of burglaries
In the past two weeks, there have been four burglaries in the residential area around 40th and 41st streets from Pine to Sansom Streets, Penn Police said. 03/31/11 12:37am
TD Bank robbery suspect in custody
The suspect in a robbery at the TD Bank on Walnut Street is now in custody, DPS confirmed. No injuries were reported. 03/30/11 4:19am
Caffeine may detract from effective study
Despite popularity, drinks like coffee and Red Bull often have negative effects if overused. 03/23/11 3:38am
Crime log: March 11-17
The DP's weekly crime blotter for March 11-17. 03/22/11 2:15am
Penn Reading Project announces book for 'Year of Games'
The Office of the Provost announced Penn’s theme for 2011-2012 will be the “Year of Games: Body and Mind” at Penn. 03/18/11 5:42am
Drinking may affect crime levels
Though St. Patrick’s Day meant green costumes and Irish music for many students, the holiday’s focus on booze also brought the potential for more crime. 03/17/11 6:14am
Four Penn policemen honored for work on November carjacking
Four Penn Police officers were honored Wednesday night for their work in the carjacking incident that turned violent on the edge of campus last November. 03/03/11 3:59am
Crime log: Feb. 19-25
The DP's weekly crime blotter for the week of Feb. 19-25. 03/02/11 6:03am
Bullet shells found after 41st, Pine gunfire
Police discovered bullet casings on the 4100 block of Pine Street Tuesday morning, following investigations of gunfire in the area around 12:45 a.m. No suspects have been detained. 02/28/11 5:08am