Amira Fawcett is an Engineering sophomore from Houston. Her e-mail address is fawcett@dailypennsylvanian.com.
As I roll out of bed this morning, it's time to embark upon the most dreaded part of my day, at one of the scariest places on campus. No, I'm not referring to making the long trek to my 9:30 a.m. class or even walking around West Philly with a screwdriver-wielding criminal on the loose.
Today, for the last time, The Daily Pennsylvanian was published by its 122nd Board of Editors. Beginning on Monday, the names listed above - along with those on page two - will change, and a new board of editors will take the reins of Penn's newspaper of record.
The Latest
A letter from the DP's Executive Editor, Shawn Safvi.
Daily Digit
Jan. 16, 2007
393Detainees being held at the U.S. military base on Guantanamo Bay. Source: The Washington Post
Alicia Puglionesi is a College junior from Haverton, Pa. Her e-mail address is puglionesi@dailypennsylvanian.com.
Alicia Puglionesi is a College junior from Haverton, Pa. Her e-mail address is puglionesi@dailypennsylvanian.com.
As I roll out of bed this morning, it's time to embark upon the most dreaded part of my day, at one of the scariest places on campus. No, I'm not referring to making the long trek to my 9:30 a.m. class or even walking around West Philly with a screwdriver-wielding criminal on the loose.
Today, for the last time, The Daily Pennsylvanian was published by its 122nd Board of Editors. Beginning on Monday, the names listed above - along with those on page two - will change, and a new board of editors will take the reins of Penn's newspaper of record.
As college students, we Quakers love free stuff. Free Nalgene bottles at a career fair despite no interest in the company? We're there. Free 'A's in "Ideas in Math" or "Sociology of Media and Pop Culture?" Welcome to two of the most popular courses at Penn.
Daily Digit
Jan. 11, 2007
9Average percent of holiday gift cards that are never redeemed by the recipients. Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
On Monday, a DP editorial called on officials overseeing 3900-block construction to use all resources possible to keep students informed about their progress.
Not safe enough To the Editor: In response to recent articles about Public Safety's efforts to curb crime on campus: I have recently been a victim of a break-in at 40th and Spruce St. I live at 4010 Spruce and over the break someone broke into our house and stole two flat-screen TVs, two guitars, a computer monitor and many other items.
Joanne Tong is a Wharton junior from Manila, Phillipines. Her e-mail address is tong@dailypennsylvanian.com.
Opening up club sports to all interested students - regardless of talent or experience - is a win-win situation.
Mood-enhancing medicine and psychotherapy are no longer the only options for stressed-out students.
Grading policies that leave students in the dark until they see their final grades do more harm than good.
Alicia Puglionesi is an College sophomore from Haverton, Pa. Her e-mail address is puglionesi@dailypennsylvanian.com.
This week, Delaware Attorney General spokeswoman Janice Fitzsimons announced that Irina Malinovskaya will be retried a second time for the murder of Irina Zlotnikov.
Ethics pledge is a good first step, but candidates must go further.
The low number of male students and faculty in gender studies devalues the discipline's relevance.
Daily Digit
Jan. 10, 2007
$499Cost of Apple's newest product and first mobile phone, the iPhone.Source: The New York Times
Political and activist groups on campus should not be afraid to make waves.
