A determined second-half effort proved too little too late for the Quakers, who got off to a familiar nightmare start last night against Temple and fell, 80-64, at the Liacouras Center. Penn (5-12, 0-4 Big 5) lost its third contest in a row - all city-series matchups - to go winless in the Big 5 for the first time since the 2000-2001 season.

The Recording Industry Association of America sent another wave of pre-litigation letters to colleges earlier this month, though Penn did not receive any letters in this round. The RIAA sent 407 pre-litigation settlement letters to students at 18 universities nationwide, continuing its strategy of primarily targeting college students.

For Soniya, age 11, interacting with the police is all about cheerleading and homework. At the Police Athletic League's after-school program, Soniya practices her cheerleading and does her homework with around 60 other kids who participate. The Tucker PAL Center, where Soniya spends her afternoons, is located in the Alexander Wilson School on 46th Street and Woodland and is one of the 27 branches of the Philadelphia Police Athletic League.

Amira Fawcett is an Engineering junior from Houston, TX. Her e-mail address is fawcett@dailypennsylvanian.com.

Last year, the Penn men's basketball team spoiled the homecoming of former coach Fran Dunphy by defeating his new team, Temple, 76-74, at the Palestra. But this season, it's the Owls who look to spoil any chance of the Red and Blue posting a "1" in their Big 5-standings win column.

Burglary Jan. 15 - A male student reported that an unknown suspect entered his secured home on the 400 block of 41st Street and removed electronic gaming equipment at about 9:45 a.m. Theft Jan. 14 - A female student reported that an unknown suspect broke her vehicle's passenger side window and removed an I-pod from her cup holder on the 200 block of 41st St.

The restoration of the fence surrounding the Quadrangle has faced many hurdles as Facilities and Real Estate Services work to maintain historical accuracy. The fence, which has surrounded the Quad since the first phase of its construction in 1880, is "historically significant," Facilities interim managing director Mariette Buchman said.

West Philadelphia is on its way to becoming a battleground for area residents' palettes - but not without a few delays. Chilango, a high-end Jose Garces restaurant that will be located in the Hub at 40th and Chestnut Streets, has delayed its planned spring opening until June.

Teams scouting the Owls tend to focus their energies on stopping much-acclaimed junior Dionte Christmas. But while Christmas leads the Atlantic 10 in scoring, senior Mark Tyndale might be Temple's most important player. Second on the team to Christmas in points and rebounds per game with 15.

Every week, my roommates and I start out with the best of intentions. We place our bottles and cans neatly in our bin marked "recycling," ready to make the world a little greener come next trash day. Then, the bin starts to overflow. By the end of the weekend, our kitchen is filthy and somebody takes out some of the bottles with the trash.

A six-figure salary and an apartment in Manhattan are hard to part with, especially when you're 23. Yet that's just what 2002 Wharton and College alum Doug Tansey did and he hasn't looked back. During his high school years in Sacramento, the lucrative, fast-paced lifestyle of his aunt and uncle, both of whom were investment bankers, intrigued Tansey.

Penn's getting more global by the day. That's because over the past few years, administrators have especially tried to emphasize the University's role as an international institution. This push has led to many admirable programs, like Penn's efforts in Botswana, which apply research on campus to support developing communities around the world.

As Penn faces the possibility of becoming the first Ivy League university to require self-disclosure statements from prospective faculty members about their criminal backgrounds, it remains unseen what, if any, impact the issue will have on faculty recruitment.

The presidential primaries and the United States' economic downturn are making headlines together, and for voters, the two are becoming increasingly related. The economy has become one of the most important issues in the campaign for voters and candidates in both parties.

After more than five months of clamorous work, the eco-roof atop English House in Kings Court/English House has been completed. Well, almost. According to Business Services, Penn's first 'green' roof was finally completed during the winter recess. Yet, there's still time before students can walk through patio gardens and bask in eco-friendliness.

This year, the men's tennis team knows better than anyone that sharing is meant for the playground - not the Ivy title race. After two consecutive seasons of settling for joint Ivy League championships, the Quakers seek to shake off their defending co-champion Columbia and win the league outright for the first time in 37 years.