With only four Undergraduate Assembly meetings left this semester, Sunday night's meeting was brief, with the body passing no new proposals. One of the first issues discussed was New Student Orientation, which may undergo some changes in the coming years.
Inside the beltway and to politicians around the country, Peter Hart is a highly regarded Democratic pollster conducting surveys for NBC and The Wall Street Journal. But to some Penn students, Hart goes by a different name - Professor. This fall, NBC and the Journal are the principal clients for the Communications professor's polling firm, Hart Research Associates, and Hart has spent much of his time working on questionnaires and analysis and appearing on television to discuss the results.
Yes, we can, says Senator Barack Obama. But will we? With the recent projection that youth voter turnout could smash all previous records, Penn's political groups are spending their final hours making sure student turnout lives up to the hype. Penn Leads the Vote, Penn Democrats and the College Republicans will be all over campus today encouraging students to go to the polls.
The reaction was the same everywhere. From the bleachers, the Brown sideline and the press box, everyone in attendance at Penn's 34-27 loss to Brown on Saturday had just one question. Who's playing quarterback? The answer was No. 13, Keiffer Garton, a sophomore from Castle Rock, Co.
Penn - along with the rest of the nation - watched the cable news networks with bated breath this evening. And when the outcome of the presidential election were announced at about 11 p.m., Penn students - who voted overwhelmingly for Obama - took the streets in celebration. Hundreds have marched downtown and are converged on City Hall.
The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania affirmed their commitment to expanding the school despite the economic downturn at their annual fall meeting last Friday. The group passed eight proposals that will pour millions of dollars into medical buildings, student housing and the University museum.
The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania affirmed their commitment to expanding the school despite the economic downturn at their annual fall meeting last Friday. The group passed eight proposals that will pour millions of dollars into medical buildings, student housing and the University museum.
Inside the beltway and to politicians around the country, Peter Hart is a highly regarded Democratic pollster conducting surveys for NBC and The Wall Street Journal. But to some Penn students, Hart goes by a different name - Professor. This fall, NBC and the Journal are the principal clients for the Communications professor's polling firm, Hart Research Associates, and Hart has spent much of his time working on questionnaires and analysis and appearing on television to discuss the results.
Yes, we can, says Senator Barack Obama. But will we? With the recent projection that youth voter turnout could smash all previous records, Penn's political groups are spending their final hours making sure student turnout lives up to the hype. Penn Leads the Vote, Penn Democrats and the College Republicans will be all over campus today encouraging students to go to the polls.
Sitting in his Quad single one day last spring, Brian Mascarenhas was bored. So the soccer midfielder started drawing in Microsoft Paint and came up with a logo he really liked. A few months later, that design became the icon for Elev8ted Basiks, a startup clothing company "I had never really done any graphic art before," he said.
Democratic nominee Barack Obama and Republican nominee John McCain have some similarities and differences concerning their approaches to foreign affairs. Obama believes diplomacy is important to achieving international security , and he is willing to sit down with the leaders of all nations.
Penn students and activists for Asian Americans United battled City Council on Saturday over the proposed Foxwoods Casino in the Gallery at 10th and Market streets. City Council listened to hours of testimony, largely from opponents of the planned casino, who spoke of rampant gambling addictions in the Asian-American community and Chinatown's history of being threatened with expressways, prisons and stadiums.
McCain The McCain plan is based on "Four Pillars of Reform:" Affordability, Access and Choice, Portability and Security, and Quality. The senator says he will make health care more affordable by ensuring competition between insurance companies, drug companies, hospitals and doctors.
In these volatile economic times, it's important that Pennsylvania have an experienced Treasurer to handle the state's finances. Democratic candidate Rob McCord is that person. As a venture capitalist, expert on budget and regulatory issues, and business leader, McCord has the economic savvy necessary to bring jobs to Pennsylvania, prudently manage state assets, and pursue policies that will put the state back on sound fiscal footing.
Incumbent Chaka Fattah (D.-2nd District) is running against Republican Adam Lang in his bid for the U.S. House of Representatives. Fattah, 51, has held this House seat - which represents North and West Philadelphia, as well as Cheltenham Township in Montgomery County - since 1994.
Philadelphians will vote on several ballot initiatives to amend the city's Home Rule Charter. The first ballot initiative asks whether Philadelphia should merge the duties of the Fairmount Park Commission and the Department of Recreation into a newly created Department of Parks and Recreation.
Quarterback Kyle Olson is officially done for the season. The team confirmed that Olson tore the Anterior Cruciate Ligament in his left knee in the second quarter of Saturday's 34-27 loss to Brown. That game was Olson's first start of the season after battling with senior Rob Irvin for the top job since training camp.
When Penn students enter their polling station tomorrow, they may see some familiar faces making sure everything runs smoothly. A number of students will be serving as poll workers and watchers to facilitate the voting process and to ensure that no illegal activities take place.
As the United States' financial sector melts down, the usually low-key race for Pennsylvania state treasurer has gained unusual prominence. The state treasurer acts as steward of the commonwealth's finances, directing taxes and managing state assets, such as pension funds.
On a day when a young, costumed Quakers fan was booed for donning the garb of Donovan McNabb as part of an Abner's Cheesesteak Giveaway, it was the ghost of another popular Philly punching bag that may have done in the Quakers. "These guys are good receivers, but I think a lot of us came into this game thinking they were Terrell Owens," All-Ivy Penn corner Chris Wynn said.
It's hard for me to remember a time before this election; it seems like it's been going on forever. Everyday we are bombarded non-stop with breaking news, election updates and attack ads. Every celebrity from Chuck Norris to that kid from Superbad has implored us to vote.
Name: Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. Party affiliation: Democratic Birthday: Nov. 20, 1942 Birthplace/Where he has lived: Biden was born in Scranton, Pa., and lived there until age 10. In his early teens he moved to Claymont, Del. and then moved to Wilmington several years later.
The record for the largest pinata in the world was broken in Philadelphia yesterday. But the pinata itself, to the dismay of the hundreds gathered for the event, stayed intact. A large crowd formed at Washington Avenue and South Broad Street yesterday afternoon to see the breaking of a six-story pinata filled with 8,000 pounds of candy, but many left disappointed after safety concerns caused the breaking to be postponed.
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