2008 Woodie Awards
As a slow, synchronized clap transformed into a raucous chorus of hoots and hollers in the moments before tip-off, Cavanaugh's morphed from a sports bar into section 115 of the Palestra.
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A 46-year old female attempted to commit suicide in the SEPTA station at 40th and Market streets this morning, Philadelphia Police Lt. John Walker said.
One witness reported that the woman jumped in front of the Eastbound Market-Frankford train at about 11:00 a.
The University has recently undertaken a critical examination of current background disclosure requirements for new hires and graduate-student applicants, but other institutions have demonstrated a rising interest in keeping their eye on the criminal background of student applicants, as well.
No trans fats? No problem, food carts say
Ban awaits, but more-healthful oils already used at local eateries
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For many of Penn's food carts, it's no trans fats, no problem.
In light of City Council's recent legislation banning trans fats citywide, restaurants have been scrambling to replace offending cooking oils and spreads before the bill goes into effect Sept.
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City Council passed a measure yesterday that will place a casino referendum question on the May 15 primary ballot.
The referendum will ask voters to decide to change the city charter to ban casinos from within 1,500 feet of all homes, schools and places of worship.
Complaints nothing new for keynote address
'80 Commencement speaker generated similar controversy
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The University hit some nerves earlier this week after it announced its decision to bring in James Baker to speak at Commencement.
And it wasn't the first time such an episode occurred.
In 1980, the late Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan was slated to speak at Commencement.
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A new University program will bring 41 young female professionals from abroad to campus for a legal and business fellowship program, Penn officials announced yesterday.
The Legal and Business Fellowship Program will run from March 18 through April 13, offering participants an executive education at either Penn Law or Wharton.
For curious seniors, college blogs a hit
As trend continues through higher ed, Penn still resists
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Admissions officers nationwide have officially entered the blogosphere -but don't expect to read posts from Dean of Admissions Lee Stetson anytime soon .
Schools like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Virginia and the University of Chicago have all recently started blogs aimed at assisting prospective students in the admissions process.
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Most people rely on nurses to draw blood, give shots and take temperatures at the doctor's office.
But for how much longer?
In his fiscal year 2008 budget, released last month, President George W. Bush called for a $44 million decrease in funding for Nursing Workforce Development Programs, which provide financial support for nursing schools nationwide- including Penn's.
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When Jodie Foster was selected as last year's Commencement speaker, University officials had little to worry about her views on the Middle East, the United States and politics in general.
But with a long career of divisive politics, James Baker is a different story.
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