Michele Bachmann’s comment that the human papillomavirus vaccine causes mental retardation has done a lot of damage to America’s public health.

College senior Victor Galli writes that the University is failing to abide by national and Penn-specific animal research policies.

1959 Wharton MBA recipient Alberto Vitale established the Wharton Innovation Fund which will award 25 $5,000 grants to fund students’ business ideas.

Engineering juniors Eric Berdinis and Jeff Kiske won a Google Zeitgeist Young Minds Award for the invention of a waist belt that helps the visually impaired.

A group of “super seniors” have chosen to complete five years at Penn for various reasons, ranging from submatriculating into graduate programs to completing major requirements. Although some colleges offer four-year degree guarantees, Penn says it will not do this.

The Political Science department failed to cancel “Citizenship and Democratic Development,” taught by Professor Henry Teuene, who died in April.

A former Penn Vet student wasn’t surprised by reports of violations of the Animal Welfare Act; meanwhile, University officials responded to criticisms.

Sponsored by the “We’ve Had Enough” Campaign for reproductive rights, the rally followed lobbyists who are against state legislation that could potentially close abortion clinics across Pennsylvania.

The National Medal of Science — the highest scientific honor from the United States government — was awarded to Ralph Brinster, a professor of Reproductive Physiology at Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine, on Tuesday.

The new store will feature a Ben & Jerry’s, a Philly Soft Pretzel Factory and Wholly Cow Chocolates, all behind one counter.

If the proposal is adopted, Pennsylvania electoral votes will be given to candidates based on congressional districts rather than the state’s current “winner-take-all” approach.

The Wharton School has raised $480 million of its $550 million Making History goal. This campaign, which raises money for faculty research, student support and campus facilities among other initiatives, will end in December 2012.

Caroline Olt, a senior and co-captain, and her sister, Olivia, a sophomore, both describe their relationship as “very close.” Two years ago, when Olivia was being recruited to play college field hockey, the choice was clear.

On the sprint football team, where players often find themselves at different positions or even on opposite sides of the ball.

“Hi! My name is Bobby Frosh! Will you sign my petition for student government?” “Sure, Bobby, what exactly does student government do again?” “Uhh… we do whatever it takes to make your collegiate experience better!” “Really?

Every league game, starting with Dartmouth Saturday, is win or go home. One off day means sharing a trophy; two bad games and it’s better luck next year.

For left-hadned Ragone and the rest of the Penn offense, the minor adjustments to a righty’s game of football have become a nonfactor.