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Fall 2013 Undergraduate Assembly Elections

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Four days until Caturday. That's Saturday for those who haven't yet caught on to the latest phenomenon to dominate the Internet and student lexicon - LOLcats. That's LOL for "laugh out loud." LOLcats are funny pictures of cats with captions attributed to them.


Montgomery County prosecutors say the controversial testimony from two mental-health experts in the murder case of Economics professor Rafael Robb should not be subjected to a hearing about its admissibility. But legal experts say a Frye hearing - which is used to determine if novel scientific evidence is reliable enough to be permitted in court - can apply to testimony from psychologists and psychiatrists.

I am not ashamed to say that, as a female at Penn, I fit quite neatly into several aspects of the "Penn girl" stereotype: I drink coffee from Bucks, eat salads from Gia, work out exclusively indoors and rely heavily on these luxuries to make it neatly and efficiently through the rush of my daily life.

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I landed here in a flying machine over a year ago. Officially, I'm a resident alien. Life as an alien can be hard. Imagine trying to learn the language of aliens that inhabit a distant planet very dissimilar to our own. A tough task. Philosophers call it "radical translation" and few believe it possible.

Pizza was a little different yesterday at Kings Court/English College House. On the standard college staple, the cheese, pepperoni and sausage were replaced with non-dairy products like soy cheese, soy meat and layers of vegetables. That dish was part of the dining hall's bi-annual entirely vegan dinner last night, in celebration of College Veg Pledge Day.

A female Temple University student was physically and sexually assaulted earlier this month inside one of Temple's main academic buildings, raising questions about the role of camera surveillance and open access in university buildings. Between 6 and 7 p.


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A female Temple University student was physically and sexually assaulted earlier this month inside one of Temple's main academic buildings, raising questions about the role of camera surveillance and open access in university buildings. Between 6 and 7 p.


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Montgomery County prosecutors say the controversial testimony from two mental-health experts in the murder case of Economics professor Rafael Robb should not be subjected to a hearing about its admissibility. But legal experts say a Frye hearing - which is used to determine if novel scientific evidence is reliable enough to be permitted in court - can apply to testimony from psychologists and psychiatrists.


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I am not ashamed to say that, as a female at Penn, I fit quite neatly into several aspects of the "Penn girl" stereotype: I drink coffee from Bucks, eat salads from Gia, work out exclusively indoors and rely heavily on these luxuries to make it neatly and efficiently through the rush of my daily life.


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The annual Harvard-Yale rivalry to end the football season is so old that it's known simply as "The Game." But since Yale and Harvard both kept their perfect league records intact last Saturday, the stage is set for the biggest Game in decades. On Saturday, the rivals will face off for the League championship at the Yale Bowl in an atmosphere that should be as bowl-like as one could find in the Football Championship Subdivision.


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With meetings getting increasingly shorter, the Undergraduate Assembly is trying to improve efficiency during meetings while still addressing a wide range of issues. Some topics from last Sunday's meeting include: n The UA Housing Committee is working with Housing and Conference Services to improve the housing-application process.


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The guys here at Penn are excellent cry babies, ready to pout at any given moment. "The dining hall food stinks; I didn't get an A," they cry. "The elevators are slow; I miss my maid; the great unwashed frighten me; boo-hoo." But there's one particular complaint I hear over and over again: The girls here are revolting.


An apple a day in University City

When Andy Anderson is a farmer, he's also a teacher, a salesperson and a cashier. The manager of Pennypack Farms in Horsham, Pa., Anderson both grows produce and runs educational sessions about sustainable living. He also brings his wares to the farmers' market in Clark Park every week, part of a rising trend of farmers' markets held both in the Philadelphia region and nationwide.


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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation donated a five-year, $3.5-million research grant to the African-American Collaborative Obesity Research Network. AACORN, based at the School of Medicine, will use the money to conduct community-based research to reduce obesity among black children and adolescents.


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A female student was sexually assaulted early yesterday morning inside an apartment on the 4000 block of Spruce Street, prompting the Division of Public Safety to issue an alert late last night. Vice President for Public Safety Maureen Rush said that police believe the assault was a stranger-rape, but that she could not provide any additional details.


Looking Ahead | At Franklin Field and beyond, Penn moves for pricey upgrades

When the University purchased 24 acres of postal lands on the eastern edge of campus and launched a $3.5-billion fundraising drive in October, Athletic Director Steve Bilsky saw the opportunity to finally revamp his department's facilities. "This is our best and maybe our last shot at getting this," he said. "Athletics has never been considered one of the priorities, but this time it is."



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Ever wonder what an Ecuadorian Amazon witch doctor looks like? Or have you pondered the image of an elephant caravan winding its way through the jungles of Thailand? These days, Penn students don't have to look far for them - or travel beyond their computer.



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In with the new, out with the old? Well, maybe. Last Tuesday, Philadelphia voters approved two misguided amendments to the City Charter that would create public-advocate positions: one for handicapped and disabled people and one for the families of public-school children.


Meet Virginia: W. Soccer draws JMU

After a six-year absence from the NCAA College Cup, what was another half hour of waiting? Crammed into the men's basketball locker room at the Palestra, the Penn women's soccer team gathered in front of a television to find out its NCAA College Cup matchup and location on ESPNews' selection show at 8 p.m. last night.


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As Mayor-elect Michael Nutter prepares to assume office in January, he hopes to change the way things operate in City Hall. Running a campaign against corruption and Philadelphia's rising murder rate, Nutter promises a break with the past and fresh new ideas to revitalize the city.


Todres: Don't sound the alarm just yet

The rebuilding process has officially begun, and it sure isn't pretty. In fact, the first several weeks of this season could get very ugly, especially when the Tar Heels come to town. But I'm not ready to write the Quakers off just yet. Since the men's basketball team has enjoyed so much success over the past several years, the Penn faithful has almost started to take winning Ivy titles and getting to the NCAA tournament for granted.