NEWSBRIEFS: Car-jacking attempt made near campus

In the incident, the three males approached a 25-year-old male and attempted to take his car, according to Philadelphia Police Sergeant William Humes. Humes said a struggle ensued, and the complainant was shot in the left arm. He then drove himself to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania where he was treated and released, Humes said. – Marisa Katz Police fire shots at 39th and Ludlow Officers from the Millburn Police Department fired two shots on the 3900 block of Ludlow Street Wednesday, according to Philadelphia Police Sergeant William Humes. The officers were in pursuit of four males, who had committed an armed robbery in Upper Darby. When one of the perpetrators reached into his pocket, the police responded by firing the shots, neither of which hit anyone. Two of the men were apprehended and the other two escaped. – M.K. Rodin plans lunches with students University President Judith Rodin will eat lunch with 15 students on Wednesday, according to an ad in today's Daily Pennsylvanian. The first 15 students who call Jodi Sarkisian, Rodin's executive assistant, at 898-1314 before Tuesday will be signed up for the meeting. The Office of the President will provide food and beverages for the lunch, which will be held in Rodin's office from 12-1 p.m. Similar events are planned for April and May, according to the ad. – Mike Madden