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Trustee returns after more than seven years off the Board

23 October 2007

After more than four months of deliberation, the Board of Trustees unanimously voted Jane Scaccetti as its newest member Oct. 9. “She brings with her an enormously good financial background and a proven love for

Students mail thanks for troops’ sacrifice

23 October 2007

Some showed up willingly, some with a little coaxing, but regardless of their political agenda or personal beliefs, all were there to do one thing: support United States troops in Iraq. At the Bell Tower

Journalists praise shield law passage

23 October 2007

An overwhelming majority in the House of Representatives voted for a law for the protection of journalists last Tuesday. Bill H.R. 2102, officially titled “The Free Flow of Information Act of 2007,” provides for a

A ‘new day’ dawns

23 October 2007

Under an unseasonably warm sun, thousands of men swarmed the Liacouras Center Sunday to hear local leaders discuss a plan to curb violence by sending 10,000 volunteers to patrol the streets of Philadelphia’s worst neighborhoods.

Democratic candidates skip Temple for debate

23 October 2007

The Democrats are coming! The Democrats are coming! On Tuesday, Oct. 30, the presidential candidates for the Democratic Party will hold a debate at Drexel University. Dr. Michael Hagen, a Temple associate professor in the

University City? Not really.

16 October 2007

Despite the massive student population found in University City, the real lure of West Philly is not immediately connected to education. West Philly is that part of the city where fringe is the norm –

Get your hot yoga on downtown

16 October 2007

Life causes stresses from school, work and daily crises. Yoga offers people a way to deal with these issues while also providing a great workout. The fitness practice, which is thousands of years old, attempts

Bilenky Cycle Works: custom tandems, retro styles

16 October 2007

Bilenky Cycle Works looks like a run-down shack stuffed into a small forest on a dead-end street. This is probably because this custom bike shop, located at 5319 N. Second St. in Olney, is not

A win and a loss

16 October 2007

Last week, it was a 17-point deficit. This week, it was the football team’s quarterback and team leader suffering a season-ending injury. The Owls overcame adversity again, defeating Miami (Ohio), 24-17, Saturday at Lincoln Financial

Lokey erupts for four goals

16 October 2007

Alli Lokey tore apart the adage that a good defense beats a good offense. Ripped it to shreds, actually. Lokey carried the field hockey team to a 6-1 victory Sunday at Geasey Field, scoring four