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Ryan Benjamin | Financially illiterate 5

The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

34 minutes ago by Ryan Benjamin

Have you noticed the financial crisis developing right before our eyes - this country's worst since the Great Depression? Most of us know it exists but don't understand it to the extent we should.

I randomly surveyed over 120 Penn students, and only 31 percent reported that they were "extremely confident" or "pretty confident" in their ability to understand the current financial dilemma.

Player of the Month: Theon Francis 3

The Lincolnian, Lincoln University, Lincoln, PA

14 hours ago by Jasmine Austin

Hailing from Trinidad and Tobago, Theon Francis is a force to be reckoned with on the soccer field.

During the month of September, Francis helped Lincoln break a two-game losing streak by scoring a goal and adding an assist during Lincoln's 4-1 victory over Penn State-Harrisburg on Sept.

CNN journalist sits down with the DP 2

The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

10 hours ago by Julie Steinberg

After sharing his tales of war-time reporting and primary-debate moderating, CNN host Anderson Cooper left Irvine Auditorium full of captivated students eager to learn more.

With the same mission in mind, The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with Cooper for a few minutes to discuss reporting, politics and his lack of culinary skills.

Proposal could lower the legal drinking age 2

The Whit, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

10 hours ago by Jo Anna Ciccozzi

The start of another school year at many universities is under a very exciting and heated debate between student and faculty alike. They are coming to terms with the Amethyst Initiative, a petition that was distributed in July 2008. The initiative, which is supported by the higher education leaders of 129 institutions, would lower the drinking age from 21 to 18.

Questions raised over Farish's salary, perks 2

The Whit, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

11 hours ago by James Sanders

In a recent Gloucester County Times editorial about Rowan University President Donald Farish's recent salary increase, concerns of policy and presidential responsibility were raised - in addition to the validity of the raise.

During the September 10, 2008 Board of Trustees Meeting, a $15,000 bonus was approved for President Farish.


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Merit scholarship up for elimination


		Merit scholarship up for elimination

The Laf, Lafayette College, PA

2 days ago by Amanda Whitbred & Jayne Miller

The Office of Enrollment Services recently recommended that the $8,000 a year merit-based Trustee Scholarship given to twenty students each semester be eliminated. Although the fate of the scholarship has yet to be determined, President Dan Weiss said the decision has less to do with the argument against merit-based awards than it does with a reallocation of funds to need-based scholarships.

Penn grads ranked 3rd in Ivy for entry-level pay | Interactive Feature

The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, PA

2 days ago by Kathy Wang

Penn graduates make a hefty salary - but not as much as their counterparts at Harvard and Princeton universities, according to a recent study.

The online global compensation firm PayScale conducted a study earlier this summer that compared the incomes of graduates from the Ivy League schools.

VP candidates debate economy, Iraq

The Triangle, Drexel University, PA

2 days ago by Cameron Birch

Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK) debated Sen. Joseph Biden (D-DE) on Oct. 2 as both politicians sought to be the next Vice President of the United States.

As the debate started out, Gwen Ifill, journalist for PBS and debate moderator, greeted the candidates. Palin broke the silence on stage by saying to the democratic candidate, "Hey, can I call you Joe?"

Ifill started the debate with Joe Biden and immediate focus was placed on the state of America's economy.

Vidas family donates $1 million to crew program

The Triangle, Drexel University, PA

2 days ago by Brett Fischer

Vince Vidas, a Drexel Alum and former football All-American, and his wife Judy donated $1 million to the Drexel crew in hopes of revitalizing the program.

The donation is part of a $3 million "Give Me Ten Campaign" to help bring prominence to the program and allow the team to better compete on a national level.

Lawsuit filed after harassment scandal

The Laf, Lafayette College, PA

2 days ago by Jayne Miller

According to The Express-Times, a lawsuit was filed against Lafayette College on Tuesday by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in the aftermath of the sexual harassment scandal which resulted in the firing of public safety officer Barry Stauffer last year.

Football | Pointing to history, and a win

The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, PA

1 day ago by Matt Flegenheimer

The year was 1896.

Gas cost four cents a gallon, Grover Cleveland ruled the Oval Office, "separate but equal" was all the rage and Dartmouth's football team visited Penn's newly erected home stadium for the first time - falling 16-0 to the two-time defending national-champion Quakers.

Professor snaps photos at local beauty salons


		Professor snaps photos at local beauty salons

The Laf, Lafayette College, PA

1 day ago by Crystal Burey

If you've ever gone to a salon you know that the relationship between stylist and client is one unlike any other. Conversation includes gossip and the pouring out of souls between a cut, color and shampoo.

Professor of Philosophy George Panichas jumped behind the camera lens and into the intimate space of stylist and client to uncover the things that make this relationship so unique.

Gregg Gillis mixes his sound at Starlight Oct. 9


		Gregg Gillis mixes his sound at Starlight Oct. 9

The Triangle, Drexel University, PA

2 days ago by Andrew Leib

What do you get when you concoct some Lil' Wayne with Chicago, a pinch of Missy Elliot, a thin layer of Phil Collins, whipped up with Procol Harum and dash of Kanye West to top it all off? A recipe for a musical genre created by the deejay Girl Talk.

These musicians rarely share a sentence together, let alone a genre.

Freshman class diversity shows slight improvement


		Freshman class diversity shows slight improvement

The Brown & White, Lehigh University, PA

2 days ago by Rosemary Saveri

The 1,130 freshman class is more ethnically diverse than previous classes at Lehigh and the percentage of international students has doubled, freshman class statistics show.

Edit desk: Palin: Don't blame the media

The Brown & White, Lehigh University, PA

1 day ago by Ryan Ruggiero

As college students, we are taught to open our minds and consider different viewpoints and opinions before coming to a conclusion. But how can we be expected to make an educated decision about our vote, a decision that will potentially have a huge impact on our future and the future of our nation, without having access to both sides of the issues?

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