Editorial | Ends don't justify means
Despite good intentions, Penn shouldn't have risked losing its students' trust.
Despite good intentions, Penn shouldn't have risked losing its students' trust.
A new Web site could make the dream of going to college a little bit clearer for low-income high-school students. Last week, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Government Initiative launched a new service called the FAFSA4caster; the online tool will allows students in their junior year of high school to get an early estimate of the government aid they are eligible to receive.
The Senior Class Board announced last week that the class trip to Atlantic City during senior week will be cancelled if behavior at this year's Hey Day does not improve. Wharton senior and class president Andrew Kaplan said the trip is one of the "most appealing events of senior week," making the threat of its cancellation a strong disincentive for seniors to haze juniors.
In a spectacular and emotional comeback, Penn managed to overcome a 7-3 deficit with five unanswered fourth-quarter goals, upending the Big Green 8-7.
A new Web site could make the dream of going to college a little bit clearer for low-income high-school students. Last week, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Government Initiative launched a new service called the FAFSA4caster; the online tool will allows students in their junior year of high school to get an early estimate of the government aid they are eligible to receive.
The Senior Class Board announced last week that the class trip to Atlantic City during senior week will be cancelled if behavior at this year's Hey Day does not improve. Wharton senior and class president Andrew Kaplan said the trip is one of the "most appealing events of senior week," making the threat of its cancellation a strong disincentive for seniors to haze juniors.
With 51 seconds left in the third quarter of Friday's game, Ari Sussman scored a goal for Dartmouth, putting Penn in a 7-3 hole with just one quarter to play. I was covering the game for the DP, and wrote in my notepad ":51, Sussman. Last nail in the coffin?" Shows how much I know.
SPEC has a number of exciting events planned for Fling - it's up to students to enjoy them responsibly.
12Maximum number of handguns law-abiding Pennsylvanians could purchase annually under a proposed law. Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer
When Philadelphia sidewalks don't get plowed, who you gonna call? Vern Anastasio hopes that Democrats in the first councilmatic district call him.
He may be in sixth place in batting average on the team, but junior Kyle Armeny's stats doesn't tell the whole story. That's what Yale found out on Saturday when the first baseman connected for a single in Game 1 of the doubleheader in extra innings. The timely hit broke the tie that had been knotted up at six runs apiece and served as the catalyst to a six-run inning to give Penn its first win in extras of the season, 12-6.
While the free cookies and apples encouraged passers-by to visit their booths, organizers of Friday's Earth Day celebration on College Green hoped their slogans would be equally appreciated. "Bike, walk or take SEPTA" and "Turn off your lights and computers!" were among a number of signs posted at the second annual Earth Day, sponsored by the Penn Environmental Group and 20/20 Vision, a Philadelphia-based organization that promotes environmental movements.
Police commanders have the stereotype of sitting around and idly eating donuts, but that's all changing. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Sylvester Johnson announced last month that Philadelphia's highest ranking officers would be required to join the rest of the force by patrolling the streets for at least four hours each week.
They say "those who can't do, teach," but at Wharton, "those who can't do" may be few and far between. Over this past year alone, two prominent Wharton faculty members, including the current dean, Patrick Harker, have announced plans to leave the business school for outside post.
Shortened Navy Invite suits M. Golf just fine After day one of the Navy Spring Invitational, Penn men's golf found itself in third place and only three stokes behind leader St. Bonaventure. For better or for worse, the team would never get a chance to improve on that opening showing.
Abdi Farah is a College sophomore from Owings Mills, Md. His e-mail address is abdm@sas.upenn.edu.
It is up to students to prove to the world that their political decisions are based on substance, not style.
The Kentucky Derby Festival will award Penn's New Bolton Center with the Silver Horseshoe award, according to an Associated Press report. The award is given to "a group or individual for significant contributions or service to the thoroughbred racing industry," the report said.
Daniel Schwartz is a College freshman from Decatur, Ga. His e-mail address is schwarm@sas.upenn.edu.
On a six-game winning streak and at the head of the Ivy pack, the Penn women's lacrosse team can continue its roll tomorrow at Harvard. And no one's guessing as to why. Off to its best start ever, the team's success is due to its balanced attack - rather than relying on one or two star players - according to head coach Karin Brower.