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In a gesture of neighborliness and an acknowledgement of the climate surrounding influenza this season, Campus Apartments last week handed out flu shots to its residents, providing an alternative to students who were unable to find one at maxed-out private clinics or Student Health.

For me, Sundays at the Philadelphia Museum of Art were like going to church. I went because it was good for my soul, it got me thinking about the big picture (literally and metaphorically) and, like Sunday mass, it was free.

Penn lost after an unlucky deflection in the last seconds put the ball at the feet of Jamie Davin.

Former Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s stop in Philadelphia drew attention to the 2010 gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Head of Strategic Climate Projects Kristen Taddonio, students interested in a job at the EPA don’t necessarily need to major in environmental studies.

Despite his history of social activism and upcoming California gubernatorial campaign, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom told a crowd of Penn students yesterday that he is “the most unlikely guy to be sitting here in front of you.”

Although the Undergraduate Assembly is making efforts to bring students late-night dining options, Penn Dining officials say the initiative’s success will depend entirely on students.

Leaders say the freshmen have increased their groups’ diversity, but add that race shouldn’t be a factor.

The Multicultural Greek Council held special elections to fill vacancies on its executive board after the former president and vice president resigned.

Last night, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Professor Yigal Schwartz explored Israeli literature, culture and politics as part of the 24th annual Joseph Alexander Colloquium, which aims to address and discuss relevant Jewish issues at work in the world today.

Wharton Women's annual "Dress for Success" philanthropic event, which will begin at 7 p.m., aims to educate women on how to dress professionally yet stylishly.

Nursing freshman Kerry McLaughlin, who admits her mom occasionally calls her out for “over-scheduling” herself, has certainly kept herself busy so far.

Romney emphasized the Republican Senate candidate's focus on limiting spending and creating jobs.

The most notable feat this weekend occurred in New Haven, Conn., when Penn volleyball conquered defending Ivy champion Yale.

Philanthropist Anne Heyman spoke Monday night about a new international development project — a youth village called Agahozo Shalom, created to help rebuild the lives of Rwandan teenagers who have been affected by the 2004 genocide.

Sunday night, College sophomores Cornelius Range and Adam Hamilton resigned from their seats on the Undergraduate Assembly. College juniors Rico Moorer and Michael Chen will step up to replace them.