The dance floor at Smokey Joe's is packed on a recent Saturday night when the song comes on. "YOOOOOOUUUUU!" As soon as the crowd recognizes it, hoots and squeals rise throughout the bar. "Ayy, I got this new dance fo y'all called the Soulja Boy. You gotta punch den crank back three times from left to right."

Rows of desks, stacks of books and middle-aged librarians insisting on quiet: The image of a library is not necessarily the most appealing. But Penn Libraries, the University's umbrella group for all 15 libraries at Penn, may have a solution. Launched at the end of October, Learn to Fish - the official name of a new Penn Libraries campaign - features quirky photographs of students in an assortment of costumes, ranging from preppy attire to a military uniform.

Most people probably don't take ice baths or play Gatorade pong as part of their regular regimen. But Penn soccer players Alex Fairman, Ryan Porch, Johnny Elicker and Lee Rubenstein are no strangers to either of those. The four have known each other since middle school.

Think you know which musicians should come to Penn? Speak up. The Social Planning and Events Committee released its fourth annual Student Body Survey today in an attempt to gather opinions and recommendations for future mainstream events, like the Spring Fling headliner concert.

Princeton's Bill Foran knows how to make his mark on a football game. In last year's double-overtime victory over Penn he led the Tigers in rushing yards (with 84), recorded a couple of tackles on special teams and downed the ball inside the five late on a crucial punt.

A robbery was attempted at the Wachovia Bank located in the Domus apartment complex yesterday morning, Division of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigation officials said. No money was taken and no injuries occurred.

When you think of offensive linemen, you might think of mammoth 325-pounders who look like the only running they're capable of is to the nearest all-you-can-eat buffet. But second-year offensive line coach Jon McLaughlin has other ideas.

Two heads are better than one. The UA and GAPSA have worked together on several projects this semester, a stark change for two organizations that previously attacked student problems with separate agendas. UA chairman Jason Karsh and GAPSA chairman Dan Grabell have been the main force behind the newfound collaboration.

Nursing faculty, staff and students gathered with outside guests in the auditorium of Claire Fagin Hall yesterday to celebrate the official launch of the NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health and the landmark $5 million gift from the NewCourtland Elder Services.

Despite tables of chocolate mousse and gallons of apple cider, last night's fourth-annual Halloween party was a letdown for some students. The event, hosted by Penn President Amy Gutmann, was the first to be held at Wynn Commons instead of the President's House at 38th and Walnut streets.

The third shooting of a Philadelphia police officer this week sent the force on one of the largest citywide manhunts in recent history yesterday.

Summary of crime in the Penn area.

As amazing as Philly Diner is, there are times when you want a diner where you can eat eggs without getting sick . or shot. Little Pete's, located at 17th and Chancellor streets, provides the perfect daytime alternative to Penn's late-night favorite. Little Pete's looks like what a diner should look like.

"Timeout, timeout, a media timeout." Ever wonder who is behind the mic at the Palestra? Now's your chance to find out about the mysterious character. The beloved voice of the Palestra, Rich Kahn, sat down and told us about everything from announcing Joe Namath's induction into the Hall of Fame to Fran Dunphy's bad memory.

Who says you can't throw a changeup in a football game? By carrying the ball almost as often as they threw it in Saturday's 31-17 win over the Quakers, the Bears were able to mount a balanced offensive attack against a Penn defense that had been gearing up all week to limit the damage through the air.

Saying that Thai Singha House is at the same level as its local Thai cuisine peers isn't a dig; considering the quality of Thai cuisine around campus, it's a good find like any of the others. The establishment gets high marks for service - fast, personable, and easy on large groups and small couples alike.

Wharton undergraduate Irina Malinovskaya still remains in limbo as the jury failed to reach a verdict on the fourth day of deliberations. Malinovskaya is accused of bludgeoning to death Temple University graduate student Irina Zlotnikov, the girlfriend of the accused's former boyfriend, Robert Bondar, on Dec.