9/11 10th Anniversary Issue

Minimum wage set to jump by two dollars

By Nicholas Joy · July 27, 2006

Many Pennsylvanians are getting a raise for the first time in nearly a decade, but Penn students hoping to see their paychecks swell may be disappointed. Governor Ed Rendell signed legislation on July 9 that will increase Pennsylvania's minimum wage from the federal standard of $5.

News Analysis: Unique circumstances led to Jeppesen decision

By Ilario Huober and Andrew Scurria · July 27, 2006

The decision by Penn Admissions not to consider Keenan Jeppesen's transfer application -- effectively keeping him at Brown for the time being -- was a routine decision complicated by Glen Miller's move from Brown to Penn earlier this year. When Miller accepted the job several months ago, he became the first man ever to lead two Ivy League programs.

Casey, Santorum battle for U.S. Senate seat

By Mara Gordon · July 27, 2006

It may not have the star power of the 2004 presidential election, but this November's upcoming election is generating heat in Pennsylvania. And the candidates are already working to win Penn students' votes. Hotly contested elections are springing up across the state.

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Opinion Art: Kaitlin Baggott

July 27, 2006

Kaitlin Baggott is a College junior from Floral Park, N.Y. Her e-mail address is kbaggott@sas.upenn.edu.

New vet facility to open in Oct.

By Ryan Townsend · July 27, 2006

For the first time in the last 25 years, Penn can finally look forward to the opening of a new Veterinary School facility. Set to open its doors on October 31, the four-story Vernon and Shirley Hill Pavilion, located at 38th and Woodland streets, underwent its groundbreaking in April of 2004.

Where have all the seniors gone?

By Jim Newell · July 27, 2006

I've spent the bulk of the last two summers in Philadelphia. Same house, same bedroom, (unfortunately) same landlord. Same car that won't start when I want to go home for the weekend. Same trips to 7-11 for donuts when I'm bored. Same. Old. Shit. It's not all the same though.

Where have all the seniors gone?

By Jim Newell · July 27, 2006

News Analysis: Unique circumstances led to Jeppesen decision

By Ilario Huober and Andrew Scurria · July 27, 2006

Casey, Santorum battle for U.S. Senate seat

By Mara Gordon · July 27, 2006

Cezary Podkul: Support should not equal blind faith

July 27, 2006

Last week, Stephen Morse wrote a column urging support for Israel in its fight against Hezbollah. It is a just fight. Hezbollah -- a terrorist organization with a lengthy history of attacks against Israel, the United States and other Western targets -- attacked a sovereign state in its own territory.

Zachary Levine: Penn Admissions crashed my little party

July 27, 2006

I ordered the party hats and balloons. The cake has already arrived. When I heard the news about Keenan Jeppesen's transfer being denied, it felt like it was time to throw myself a party. Finally a victory for guys like me. In a world where it seems that college athletes have privileges to no end, it was a victory for guys like me, who have no athletic talent beyond the ability to run for a couple of hours without stopping.