America created the Atomic Energy Commission to oversee nuclear power; nation should take up similar effort stem cells.

Ex-Wharton professor Scott Ward's arraignment date should be set by Saturday, according to the Clerk's Office at the U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va. A judge had set Nov. 10 as the deadline. At the arraignment, Ward could be officially charged. Ward was arrested in August for allegedly importing child pornography.

Pennsylvania State Treasurer Bob Casey Jr. is challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Rick Santorum for his seat in Congress. Casey, the son of former Pennsylvania Gov. Bob Casey, says that his strong record and solid character make him the right choice. On the issues, Casey says he supports a plan for withdrawal of American troops from Iraq, and has emphasized affordable health care and fiscal responsibility.

A list of recommendations for tomorrow's election from the Daily Pennsylvanian editorial pages.

Apology owed To the Editor: I just wanted to congratulate President Gutmann on an interesting choice for a holiday picture pose ("Controversary erupts over student in terror garb," DP, 11/3/06). The body language certainly is telling; naivete meets duplicity (I'll let you determine which is which).

No one can deny this measure has good intentions. Those who serve Philadelphians by saving citizens from fires and keeping them safe deserve our respect and our gratitude. And when they are killed in the line of duty, it's their children who are left to pick up the pieces.

As many of you have heard or seen by now, there was a photograph from our annual Halloween party that has taken flight over the Internet.

Penn men's swimming coach Mark Schnur had his first real look at his loaded freshman class, and he was impressed. The Quakers (0-1) made the long trip up to Boston to take on the defending conference co-champions Harvard (1-0) for their opening meet of the season.

The Penn sprint football team ended its season on a high note, especially for senior quarterback Mike Loguidice. The team ended its season with a second win over Princeton 35-12 at Franklin Field, as Loguidice became the all-time passing quarterback in Penn history.

When kicker Peter Stine took the field for a 23-yard field goal attempt against Princeton in the first quarter, the stage was set for the sprint football call-up to be the hero. Coach Al Bagnoli hoped that the senior would bring the Quakers out of their kicking slump, but when the ball hit the right post, it was clear that Penn's kicking woes could not be solved so easily.

As much as Bob Casey may claim, this election is not about electing Bob Casey to the U.S. Senate. This election is about removing Rick Santorum from it. Santorum, a two-term senator, is passionate and works hard for Pennsylvania. He has delivered, with major funding appropriations - and is in a position to become the No.

PRINCETON, N.J. - Any weaknesses the Penn men's soccer team showed on Saturday were briefly forgotten when Kevin Unger's overtime winner rippled the net. But only a few minutes later, coach Rudy Fuller knew his team needed to improve, even in spite of its dramatic victory.

You wouldn't arrive at class without the bulk pack or pick up a date without a wad of cab cash - so don't make your trip to the polls without preparing first, either. To avoid disenfranchisement, remember the following: In Pennsylvania, the polls open at 7 a.

With college life such a great environment for diseases to spread, the University should be helping students get vaccinated.

Political newcomer Michael Gessner (R) is challenging incumbent Chaka Fattah (D-Pa.) for the House of Representatives seat in Pennsylvania's 2nd District, which includes the University. Fattah, who holds a masters degree from Penn's Fels Institute of Government, is currently serving his 6th term in the House.

It happened just like a dream. Karen Pittelman discovered that she was the recipient of a $3 million trust fund when she became a senior at Brown University. Now, Pittelman is working for an organization called Resource Generation, reaching out to other wealthy young people - including Penn students - to help them figure out exactly what to do with newfound millions.

Lynn Swann, a political newcomer, is the Republican challenger to incumbent Gov. Ed Rendell. Swann is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where he was an All-American wide receiver. He continued playing football in the NFL and had a Hall of Fame career as a receiver with the Pittsburgh Steelers.