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The prize for the winner of the Fall Fest Battle of the Bands this weekend is a headline spot in the Quad for Spring Fling next April, but the musicians anticipate many other rewards.

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By Brian Kotloff · Oct. 7, 2009

Penn’s Christian Barreiro is avoiding the dreaded sophomore slump simply by being in the right place at the right time.



Tuning up for music showdown

The prize for the winner of the Fall Fest Battle of the Bands this weekend is a headline spot in the Quad for Spring Fling next April, but the musicians anticipate many other rewards.




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Two Penn researchers are combatting the problem of our society’s culture of obesity in an innovative way — by partnering universities with the community.







Redefining a spectator sport

Men's basketball player Jack Eggleston, known for cheering on his roommates from the women’s basketball and soccer teams, plans to attend a game for every 2009-10 varsity sport at Penn.


Lafayette, we are coming

Lafayette, we are coming

By Eli Cohen · Oct. 7, 2009

Defensive coordinator Ray Priore understands that Lafayette presents a completely different challenge than did Villanova. He’s confident that Penn (0-1) will be able to make the necessary adjustments when it takes on the Leopards (1-1) in Easton, Pa., tomorrow evening.


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George Smith, who graduated from the University in 1955, was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize for Physics Tuesday. He received the award with two fellow researchers.



Double drama, but no draw

For over 90 minutes yesterday, Penn men’s soccer was deadlocked with Temple at one goal apiece. The Owls emerged with a 2-1 double-overtime victory in Ambler, Pa.



Crime log: Sept. 25-Oct. 1

Crime Log

By Jared McDonald · Oct. 7, 2009

September 27 — Robert Hall, 19, unaffiliated with the University and of the 5200 block of N. Carlisle Street, was arrested at about 3 p.m. for allegedly becoming combative with a female University employee.