College Headlines

Clinton campaign in debt to Penn

The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, PA

6 days ago by Colin Kavanaugh

Last March, Sen. Hillary Clinton spoke to a small crowd at Houston Hall about the housing crisis. That same month, Chelsea Clinton came to Wynn Commons to talk about issues relevant to students during the campaign. Almost a month later, Clinton held her final rally before the Pennsylvania primary at the Palestra with her family cheering behind her.

Market Street to be re-designed

The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, PA

6 days ago by Andrew Kener

When University City District Executive Director Lewis Wendell exited the subway station at 40th and Market streets for the first time three years ago, he was greeted by an unwelcoming scene.

He contrasted the "uninviting" area with what is otherwise a "relatively vibrant city.

Beijing Bound | Once a walk-on, now an Olympian

The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, PA

6 days ago by Neil Fanaroff

United States Olympic athletes often take up their sports at a young age, practicing for over a dozen years before competing at the Summer Games.

Gymnast Shawn Johnson began perfecting her craft when she was three years old. Swimmer Michael Phelps got in the water at age seven.

Making a fresh start

The Torch Online, Saint John's University New York, NY

2 days ago by Aliza Moorji, Copy Editor

Congratulations graduates of 2008! You have completed four years of high school with all the exams, pressure of doing well on SAT's and choosing the best college.

But now it's time to start a new chapter in your life: the next four years of college in which you will grow into a young mature adult and learn to be independent, have a little more freedom and really get to know yourself better as you grow.

Flames of The Torch

The Torch Online, Saint John's University New York, NY

2 days ago

Students here at St. John's have been complaining about the lack of campus life for the past few years. Residents say that the campus dies each weekend, forcing them to go elsewhere to have some fun on days off.

Sure, it gets quiet here on weekends, and perhaps more could be done by the University to foster life here on campus.

Red Storm make English big man third recruit for next season

The Torch Online, Saint John's University New York, NY

2 days ago by Katie Beckmann, Staff Writer

Men's basketball head coach Norm Roberts

announced early this month the signing of 7-foot-1 English center Phil Wait to a national letter of intent. Wait, who will join the Red Storm for the upcoming season, is the third edition to this year's incoming class.

State troopers stay in Race Street Dorm

The Triangle, Drexel University, PA

6 days ago by Noah Cohen

The Pennsylvania State Police have selected Drexel University's campus as the main base of operations as they provide security for the National Governors Association conference in Philadelphia.

Troopers from various units and locations across the state are staying in the Race Street Residence Hall from July 7 to July 15, officials said.

Controversial album speaks boldly

The Triangle, Drexel University, PA

6 days ago by Pujeh, Momoh

Last October, Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones announced during a performance at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City that the title for his next album was going to be "N****r." Immediately, buzz snowballed, and as the controversy spread, Nas was the object of lavish praise and trifling condemnation.

Residents question police involvement

The Triangle, Drexel University, PA

5 days ago by Stephanie Takach

Philadelphia community members spoke out July 8 against a lack of police involvement and voiced their concerns about drugs and violence at a town hall meeting with Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey at the Metropolitan Baptist Church at 3500 Baring Street.