Admissions officers nationwide have officially entered the blogosphere -but don't expect to read posts from Dean of Admissions Lee Stetson anytime soon . Schools like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Virginia and the University of Chicago have all recently started blogs aimed at assisting prospective students in the admissions process.

It was a game Texas A&M; was supposed to win easily. Thirteen-and-a-half point underdogs, the Quakers were so outmatched that some probably thought they shouldn't have even made the trip. So why should Penn fans who are unaffiliated with the basketball team make the trek all the way down to Lexington, Ky.

LEXINGTON, Ky., March 15 - Penn was shooting itself in the foot offensively, but the 14-seed took a 39-37 lead by scoring 21 points in the first seven minutes of the second half. From there, the Aggies decided to take things into their own hands. In the first half the Quakers were bricking open threes, throwing ill-advised passes along the perimeter and missing more than their share of open layups.

Matt Valenti was once again crowned champion at 133 pounds last night at the NCAA Championships held at the Palace in Auburn Hills, Mich. Valenti defeated Coleman Scott of Oklahoma State, 4-2, to take home his second title in four tournament appearances. The first points of the match went to Scott, as he rode Valenti for a takedown in the middle of the first.

Pennsylvania's 'Right to Know' laws are badly in need of revisions.

Abdi Farah is a College sophomore from Owings Mills, Md. His e-mail address is abdm@sas.upenn.edu.

Daylight saving time's early appearance this year hopefully made students realize just how precious their time is.

So far this season, Penn lacrosse has given up just 35 goals. Yale's Lauren Taylor already has 26 on her own. When the two teams clash at Franklin Field on Saturday, something's gotta give. Penn will take on the Elis in its first Ivy League contest of the season, with each team coming into the match ranked in the top 20 in the latest IWLCA poll - Penn (4-1) at No.

The University has recently undertaken a critical examination of current background disclosure requirements for new hires and graduate-student applicants, but other institutions have demonstrated a rising interest in keeping their eye on the criminal background of student applicants, as well.

City Council passed a measure yesterday that will place a casino referendum question on the May 15 primary ballot. The referendum will ask voters to decide to change the city charter to ban casinos from within 1,500 feet of all homes, schools and places of worship.

A 46-year old female attempted to commit suicide in the SEPTA station at 40th and Market streets this morning, Philadelphia Police Lt. John Walker said. One witness reported that the woman jumped in front of the Eastbound Market-Frankford train at about 11:00 a.

It was an up and down day on the Matts. If your name was Valenti or Herrington, you cruised through the first day of competition at the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Auburn Hills, Mich.; if you were an Eveleth, you were sent packing after an upset. Eveleth, a senior coming in as a No.

With the Philadelphia School District facing budget cuts of $67 million, it's possible that funding for Penn's partnerships with West Philadelphia may take a hit once again. City officials announced last week that the school district will have to cut $67 million in programs next year unless the city and state governments contribute a significant amount of increased revenue.

When the baseball team was 3-2 partway through its Florida swing, it was the first time it had a winning record in three seasons. Then Penn lost three-straight, but after beating Temple in their home opener, the Quakers can emerge from a four-game trip to the nation's capital above .

For many of Penn's food carts, it's no trans fats, no problem. In light of City Council's recent legislation banning trans fats citywide, restaurants have been scrambling to replace offending cooking oils and spreads before the bill goes into effect Sept.

A new University program will bring 41 young female professionals from abroad to campus for a legal and business fellowship program, Penn officials announced yesterday. The Legal and Business Fellowship Program will run from March 18 through April 13, offering participants an executive education at either Penn Law or Wharton.

68Percent of college students who drink, according to a new survey; 40 percent binge drink and 23 percent are substance abusers.Source: The Associated Press