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By Shelli Gimelstein · Oct. 12, 2011

Sukkahs, temporary outdoor dwellings, have been set up around campus for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot which began Wednesday at sundown. In celebration of the harvest, students will spend time eating, studying and socializing, among other activities, in the sukkahs.

While Penn students took to Amtrak or the airport for a quick trip out of Philadelphia for Fall Break, Penn athletes boarded their usual buses as Ivy seasons continued for many teams. Here’s the action you missed while you were apple picking:




Brendan Van Gorder, a College freshman from Boiling Springs, Pa., stayed out at Occupy Philly over fall break weekend.





Over the weekend, Occupy Philadelphia protesters transformed the western end of City Hall into their own one-level office building. VIDEO: What do students think of the movement? LETTER: Penn profs express solidarity with Occupy Wall Street MAP: The Occupy Philly camp RELATED: A protester’s personal experience TOPICS: Occupy Philadelphia




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The Opening Night Concert and Gala for the orchestra’s 2011-2012 season was moved from its original location at the Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall due to ongoing labor negotiations between the Kimmel Center and Philadelphia Union Local 8 of the International Alliance of Theatrical-Stage Employees.








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Inspired by the Occupy Wall Street protest in New York, Occupy Philly continued its third day in front of City Hall, with Penn students lending support to the movement. PHOTO GALLERY: 88 shots from Occupy Philly Tweets from the scene Letter: An unfocused effort VIDEO: What Occupy Philly means to protesters Topics: Occupy Philly