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There's nothing like rushing into the season. After its first match against Saint Joseph's on Wednesday, the men's tennis team will play two more this weekend, beginning with Central Flordia tonight. Last season, Penn coach Mark Riley and his team were able to pull out a 4-3 victory over host Central Florida, a matchup that will be played at Levy Pavillion this year.


PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Unlike Fran Dunphy's return to the Palestra, there would be no late drama in Glen Miller's return to Brown. The Quakers made sure of that, building a 15-point halftime lead and keeping the lead in double figures for the entire second half in their 77-61 win at the Pizzitola Center.

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KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. - Economics professor Rafael Robb will stand trial on charges of first- and third-degree murder, District Judge William Maruszczak ruled at a preliminary hearing yesterday afternoon. The court also upheld Robb's Jan. 8 charges of possessing an instrument of crime - though no weapon has been found as of yet - and tampering with and falsifying evidence. Robb, 56, who has consistently denied involvement in the murder, is being held without bail until the trial.

The start of the Ivy season has the potential to serve as redemption for a disappointed bunch. After a vicious rout at the hands of No. 6 Hofstra, the Penn wrestlers look to rebound this weekend with a slate of four matches at the Palestra. The Pride came to Philadelphia last Saturday and proved they deserve their top five ranking.

Penn's campus was graced by our very own Indiana Jones last night. Zahi Hawass, who has been compared to the adventurer for his daring and often dangerous excavations in Egypt - and who even owns a Jones-esque whip - spoke to a sold-out crowd at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology last night about his recent archaeological discoveries.


Famed Egyptologist visits his 'second home'

Penn's campus was graced by our very own Indiana Jones last night. Zahi Hawass, who has been compared to the adventurer for his daring and often dangerous excavations in Egypt - and who even owns a Jones-esque whip - spoke to a sold-out crowd at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology last night about his recent archaeological discoveries.


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PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Unlike Fran Dunphy's return to the Palestra, there would be no late drama in Glen Miller's return to Brown. The Quakers made sure of that, building a 15-point halftime lead and keeping the lead in double figures for the entire second half in their 77-61 win at the Pizzitola Center.



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Yi Li calls himself an "idea person." If it were up to this Engineering freshman, elevators would have "undo" buttons for inadvertently pressed floors, and dietetic drinks would be sold outside of restaurants to speed up diners' metabolisms after eating a five-course meal.


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Once again, a decision on upgrading Webmail has not yet been reached, and officials say there is no timetable for the switch. "We are working as quickly and as carefully as we can," School of Arts and Sciences Vice Dean of Administration and Finance Ramin Sedehi wrote yesterday in an e-mail.



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Penn Fencing has a tough weekend ahead of it as it faces NYU, MIT, Boston College and Brandeis on Sunday at the MIT Invitational. Both the men's and women's teams travel north to Boston on Saturday, but will be without sophomore Ben Wieder, who is currently competing in Goteberg, Sweden at the Junior World Cup.


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It looks like trans fats just can't find a friend in the world. Already banned in New York City and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, the artery-clogging acids used in food preparation may meet their match in Philadelphia as well. A bill sponsored by Councilman Juan Ramos passed without opposition through City Council's Committee on Public Health and Human Services last week, a first step toward banning trans fats in all restaurants, takeout eateries and food trucks.


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Economics professor and accused murderer Rafael Robb will find out today in a preliminary hearing if his case will move to trial. Robb, 56, was arrested in connection with the murder of his wife, Ellen Robb, on Jan. 8. Ellen Robb was found dead in the couple's home in Upper Merion on Dec.


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Feb. 1, 2007

33Homes, circa 2600 B.C., discovered in an archaeological dig near Stonehenge. Source: The Boston Globe


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It might not have rivaled The Line, but at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday an unmistakable sight appeared outside of the Palestra. Ninety minutes before the Penn men's basketball team tipped off against Saint Joseph's - and 30 minutes before the gates opened - fans were lined up, braving the cold as they waited to get inside.


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Penn's campus may look a little greener from the other side. A Jan. 24 report evaluating environmental consciousness on college campuses gave Penn a B for its overall greening efforts, but student environmental group leaders argue that the report fails to recognize numerous existing problems.


New Haven native gives Elis dose of local flavor

Casey Hughes has spent all of his 21 years in New Haven, Conn., but he has led two different lives. After growing up in Newhallville, a poor area of the city, he was heavily recruited by Yale, and is now a starting swingman for its basketball team. It may seem unremarkable at first glance, but Hughes is the first person in almost 25 years to do this.



Senioritis celebrated with month-long party, bar hopping

For some, February is reserved for Valentine's Day, the first round of midterms and Black History Month. For seniors, it's for one big party. Today marks the kickoff of FebClub, an annual tradition during which Penn's senior class board plans one event per day for seniors for the entire month of February.