An 8-8 start wasn't what the media had in mind when they selected Dartmouth to finish last among the Ivies. But after a poor winter break showing - dropping five of seven games - the Big Green have ridden their defense to three straight wins. With the bulk of conference play right around the corner, they seem poised to eclipse their win total from the 2006-2007 campaign, when they finished 9-18.

Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States. But if your heart skips a beat, or several hundred, it's not likely you will receive CPR until emergency help arrives, the American Heart Association said in a statement this month. However, Penn is working to provide training and equipment to University staff in hopes of remedying the situation.

Robbery Jan. 18 - John Williams, 56, no address available, was arrested by the Penn Police for allegedly forcibly attempting to leave the CVS on 34th and Walnut streets without rendering payments for items at about 10:40 a.m. Assault Jan. 18 - Christine Rogers, 28, of the 2400 block of Glenwood Ave, was arrested for allegedly becoming aggressive with a parking-enforcement agent after being issued a parking violation at about 5:25 p.

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright is already offering her advice to the next president. "The best part about not being Secretary of State is being able to answer questions," Albright said in front of nearly 600 people at the Free Library of Philadelphia yesterday afternoon.

Alicia Puglionesi is a College junior from Havertown, Pa. Her e-mail address is puglionesi@dailypennsylvanian.com.

The tension is evident on the men's tennis team. Coming into its matchup tomorrow against Saint Joseph's (0-1), two lines of thought permeate the squad. Coach Nik DeVore has been warning his players against underestimating opponents, a mental flaw that hurt the Quakers early on in their meet against Drexel, where they eventually earned their first and only win of the season.

The Jewish, Muslim and Arab communities at Penn made history last night. With the launch of a new collaborative initiative called Bridging the Gap, these communities took a step toward building long-lasting working relationships within the Penn community.

After compiling a 2-12 record and finishing dead last in the Ivy League last year, things are not looking too much better for the Tigers this season. Princeton finally snapped a 12 game losing streak with a 60-46 victory over Dominican on Sunday, improving its overall win-loss to an abysmal 3-12.

After a 3,700-mile trans-Atlantic journey and a police escort, the first cyclotron to be located in the mid-Atlantic region arrived at Penn's Roberts Proton Therapy Center yesterday morning. The 220-ton particle accelerator was constructed in Belgium and escorted through Philadelphia yesterday by the Port Authority of Pennsylvania on a specially built 19-axle, 200-foot long truck to Penn.

When the Penn women's squash team showed up at Princeton last season, it was full of optimism after just gaining the No. 1 spot in the country. Already, the Quakers had an eye on the possibility of winning their first national title since 2000. But the Tigers soundly dashed those dreams, as the Red and Blue finished fourth in the country, unable to recover from the 7-2 loss.

Amira Fawcett is an Engineering junior from Houston, TX. Her e-mail address is fawcett@dailypennsylvanian.com.

The oldest branch of student government just got a little newer. The Student Committee on Undergraduate Education, in charge of undergraduate academics, elected its new six-member Steering Committee this past Sunday. The board will be led by College and Wharton junior Zach Fuchs, who will be taking over for outgoing chair and College senior Elizabeth Slavitt.

Harvard scored Harry Potter mastermind J.K. Rowling for a Commencement speaker, and Princeton roped in Comedy Central's Stephen Colbert for its 2008 Senior Class Day. With graduation less than a semester away, students are wondering: Who will command Franklin Field at Commencement? The name of Penn's Commencement speaker - along with the other honorary degree recipients - will be released in mid-February, according to University Secretary Leslie Kruhly.

After what the men's squash team endured last Friday, tonight's match should be a breeze. The Quakers (5-4) saw their five-match winning streak snapped last Friday to No. 1 Trinity. Tonight at Ringe, in a match that was originally postponed due to inclement weather, the Red and Blue's opponent is the considerably less fearsome Franklin and Marshall.

Penn boys, get ready - this female Quaker is flaunting both her brains and her beauty. Rachel Brooks, a master's student in the Fels School of Government and the 2007 Miss Pennsylvania, competed in the Miss America pageant last Saturday night. Though Brooks did not make it to the top 10, she said the competition was "an awesome experience.

Whether it's CBS's latest poll, Anderson Cooper's post-debate special on Race and Politics or last week's blog post on ABC's "Political Radar" Web site, it seems that everyone is talking about the role of race in this unprecedented election. Everyone, that is, except for the candidates.

The preliminary hearing scheduled for today for Joseph Cho, the former Penn Law student facing charges of attempted murder, has been postponed. Cho is accused of firing 15 shots into the door of his downstairs neighbors on Jan. 31, 2007. Judge Frank Bailey issued a continuance yesterday, as Cho's attorney Peter Bowers was unable to attend the preliminary hearing.