The Daily Pennsylvanian

Crime Log

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Theft
June 19 - A male unaffiliated with the University, 48, reported that an unknown suspect broke a window of his vehicle in a parking garage located at South Street and Convention Avenue and removed a GPS device at about 1:30 p.m.
June 19 - A male unaffiliated with the University, 36, reported that an unknown suspect broke a window of his vehicle in a parking garage located at South Street and Convention Avenue and removed a laptop and personal property at about 2:30 p.

Glee Club 'stunned' by loss

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Last Saturday, Penn mourned the death of Bruce Montgomery, 44-year Penn Glee Club director and long-time member of the Penn community.

Montgomery - or "Monty", as many called him - retired in 2000 after 50 years of service to the University.

He was an active participant in the Glee Club, Penn Singers, Mask and Wig, Penn Band and other Penn performing arts groups, even after his retirement, right up until his death at the age of 81.

ICA to offer free admission to all

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but there is such a thing as free admission.

At least at Penn's Institute of Contemporary Art, that is, where a donation from '88 Wharton alumnus Glenn Fuhrman will eliminate admission costs for the next five years, beginning July 1.

News Brief | Kelly Writers House announces 2008-2009 fellows

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Kelly Writers House announced the 2008-2009 House Fellows last week.

Robert Coover, Joan Didion and Mary Gordon will visit the Writers House in spring 2009 to speak to Writing House Fellows seminar students - who prepare for fellows' arrival by reading their works over a month before they arrive - and deliver readings to students.

Penn appoints PIK professor

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If robots really are the way of the future, then Penn is lucky to have Professor Robert Ghrist on board for next semester.

Ghrist, an applied mathematician who specializes in topology - the study of abstract spaces and shapes - was recently appointed as the Andrea Mitchell University Professor and the seventh Penn Integrates Knowledge faculty member.

School of Rock features Penn musician

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Penn students looking for something fun to do this weekend should look no further than Festival Pier where one of their own, College junior Stevie Roberts, will be playing alongside the Dropkick Murphys, Less than Jake, Goldfinger, Westbound Train, Suburban Legends and other School of Rock All-stars.

Students to select SAT scores

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While to the average college student taking the SATs may just be a painful memory, for current high school juniors the experience may become considerably less stressful.

Beginning in March 2009, students will be allowed to choose which of their SAT scores colleges see, the College Board announced last week.

Trustees hold June meetings

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After spending all day last Thursday in committee meetings that covered everything from budget and finance to student life, the University Board of Trustees spent their evening relaxing at a cocktail reception and dinner with Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter in Irvine Auditorium.

Man killed in Market Street shooting

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Philadelphia Police have arrested two suspects in relation to a fatal shooting that took place early Sunday morning on the 3900 block of Market St.

Tyree Musier and Jonte Slater, both 22, were arrested Sunday afternoon and charged with murder and related charges, Philadelphia Police Sgt.

Students plan Kimmel Center improvements

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When students from last semester's Graphic Design Practicum course visit the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in the future, it may look pretty familiar.
The 12 graphic design and architecture undergraduates spent the spring conceptualizing ways to make the Kimmel Center a more inviting and invigorating public space, and some of their designs are becoming reality.

Workers protest non-union construction

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Lubavitch House has been a center for Jewish life at the University since 1980. However, recent picketing efforts by Philadelphia union workers have disrupted the House's $2.8 million expansion project.

For the past two weeks, picketers from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 98, have protested the use of non-union workers on the project, disrupting house activities, as well as residential life.

Big Red nab key UMass transfer

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Only a few months after winning its first Ivy League title in 20 years, the Cornell men's basketball coaches are not standing pat. They're working to insure that the team stays stronger for longer and, having added Univeristy of Massachusetts transfer Max Groebe according to The Cornell Basketball Blog, the staff just took a big leap in the right direction.

Neil Fanaroff | Gymnastics trials just the beginning

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For most of the competitors at the U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials, last weekend's events at the Wachovia Center were the culmination of years of preparation and hard work. For the biggest participant there, though, the Trials were just a baby step toward a goal much more global and grandiose.

Sports Brief | Carlin garners even more honors

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jesse Carlin's career as a Penn athlete may be over, but the awards keep piling on. Yesterday, the outgoing senior was named to the ESPN the Magazine track and field Academic All-America team. She earned Indoor All-America honors twice in March, butfell just short of achieving that status in the Outdoor Championships two weeks ago.

Sports Brief | Yale tabs Phillips as new w. lax coach

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Anne Phillips, the 2007 Division III Coach of the Year, will take charge of the women's lacrosse program at Yale, the school announced Monday. Phillips led Franklin & Marshall to an undefeated season and a Division III national championship last year. Yale finished the season ranked No.

Waxman the nation's best � again

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It may not be the national championship she coveted, but women's lacrosse goalie Sarah Waxman will take this award just the same. For the second consecutive season, Waxman was named the C. Markland Kelly Goalie of the Year by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association.

The Penn baseball experience

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A casual passerby may have been confused if he witnessed the baseball game at Meiklejohn Stadium on Friday. Both teams wore jerseys identifying themselves as Penn and none of the athletes looked quite old enough to go to the school. And that's beside the fact that the only colleges still playing NCAA baseball at the time were the national tournament semifinalists.

Your Voice | Letters

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gas prices and urban health

To the Editor:

Lara Seligman's article, "With rising gas prices, SEPTA ridership up," highlights how high gas prices have created a strong economic incentive that has compelled many to choose SEPTA over driving for their daily commute to work.

Christina Domenico | If I had a million dollars...

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Alternatives to spending a million dollars to keep our president from defecting to semi-rural Massachusetts.

Julia Harte | A finger in the wind

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Bucking the American trend set by the Bush administration, Penn leads the investment march toward a cleaner future.

Alicia Puglionesi | Opinion Art

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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