The South Asia Studies department has shrunk to about one third of its former size due to the combination of the struggling economy and a period of departmental transition.

Despite two overtime periods, the Quakers couldn’t score and were forced to settle for their first draw of the season, 0-0.

The No. 17 Red and Blue extended their winning streak to five on Saturday with a hard fought 1-0 victory over Dartmouth in Hanover, N.H.

Al Bagnoli likes to take things slow — on the football field, that is. That’s exactly what the Quakers did against Columbia, using a relentless running game to keep control of the ball and the clock.

Penn improves to 4-1, keeping Columbia winless against the Quakers for the 14th straight season.

The fifth Panhellenic Council extension presentation, featuring Alpha Delta Pi, took place Friday night in Irvine Auditorium. This marks the completion of another round in the extension process.

Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences Rebecca Bushnell will continue in her role until June 30, 2013, Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Vince Price announced in an e-mail Friday.

Five undocumented immigrants joined the freshman class this year, taking extra precaution to ensure that they kept secret the fact that they are in the country illegally.

Thursday, students and faculty lined up at the ARCH building for the first of three flu clinics sponsored by Student Health Service.

Columbia has not defeated the Quakers once over the last 14 seasons and has suffered six straight defeats at Franklin Field dating back to 1995.

Senior Daniel Keat will present a formidable challenge when No. 17 Penn takes on Dartmouth (6-3-1. 1-1-0 Ivy) at 4 p.m.

In reality, we have learned little about this year’s Penn football squad so far.

The Philadelphia Police have a plan to handle riots if the Phillies win the World Series this year, and it seems like they will do a good job.

I feel that not passing a bill like President Barack Obama’s anti-outsourcing bill will have dire consequences for our economy.

The Class of 1920 Commons’ basement is getting a makeover. We commend the UA and Business Services for making a relatively fast change to fill a campus need.

Zeta Tau Alpha, the fourth out of five remaining sorority candidates, presented to the Panhellenic extension committee on Thursday night. Watch a video interview with their representatives.

Penn was honored for its sustainability efforts at the Fourth Annual American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment Summit this past Wednesday.