News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
1 day ago by Celeste Lipkes
When you note on a medical history that you've smoked a pack a day for three years, how does your doctor use this knowledge to help him reach a diagnosis?
Though doctors routinely ask us about our diet and exercise habits because of their connection with conditions like heart attacks and lung cancer, it's sometimes unclear how these activities affect our bodies' biochemistry.
Spokesman, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
8 days ago by Elias DuBose
BUFFALO, NY-- As the clock finished its inevitable decline towards zero, crowds of tearful spectators applauded their teams; one in victory and the other in saddened defeat. The Morgan State Bears (27-10) fell Friday, March 19, to the West Virginia University (WVU) Mountaineers (28-6), at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY, 77-50.
The Triangle, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
5 days ago by Aaron Sakulich
At first glance, there is no phenomenon creepier than crop circles - huge geometric designs that appear in fields overnight without explanation, cause, or reason. According to UFO enthusiasts, hundreds of thousands of these things have appeared all over the world, and some go so far as to claim that similar designs can be found in the sand at the bottom of the ocean.
The Quad, West Chester University, West Chester, PA
7 days ago by Brian Fudge/Guest Column
I love America. I was born here. I was raised here. And after a few divorces and a subsequent battle with alcoholism, I will eventually die here. Pound for pound, America is the best country on Earth. But holding this coveted position comes with a great deal of responsibility, the most important of which is being contemptuous of all other countries.
The Triangle, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
5 days ago by Sean Smith
On March 6, MAD Dragon Records and MADKo Concerts held their annual concert at the Mandell Theater. The concert showcases the talent of the record label's roster and gives Drexel students a chance to get a free show. This year, however, the headliners were not part of the MAD Dragon family, but local Philadelphia indie trio, Good Old War.
Spokesman, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
8 days ago by Tionah Lee
Wu-Tang Clan rapper turned actor, RZA, is stepping in front of the silver screen to play a role in the Sci-fi thriller, "Repo Men." The movie takes place in the "near future." "Repo Men" is about a society that finances body parts to people who need them, but when people are unable to make the payments, Remi the Repo Man (played by Jude Law) comes to repossess them.
News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
1 day ago by Amy Dusto
NASA recently selected the Hopkins Applied Physics Lab (APL) to be one of seven teams in its newly instated Lunar Science Institute. According to the Institute's Web site, "Competitively selected team investigations will focus on one or more aspects of lunar science investigations of the Moon (including lunar samples), from the Moon and on the Moon.
The Triangle, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
6 days ago by Aditi Dubey
University Crossings, used by many Drexel students for off-campus housing, has been receiving a number of complaints from its residents.
The building is owned by College Park Communities, which currently owns 77 student housing properties and manages 17 student housing properties owned by their clients, according to its web site.
The Triangle, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
8 days ago by Tony Harrison
The recent Gulf of Mexico oil spill is on pace to go down in history as the greatest ecological disaster of this era. As I'm sure most are aware by now, an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico suffered a terrible accident April 20 that left 11 people dead and allowed thousands of barrels of oil to spew into the waters of the Gulf daily.
News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
4 days ago by LISA CAREY
Now playing at the Merrick Barn is Johns Hopkins University Theater's production of Five Women Wearing the Same Dress. The playwright is Alan Ball, writer of the acclaimed television series Six Feet Under and the Oscar-winning American Beauty. Billed as "a hilarious comedy," the show has talented cast that does not disappoint.
The Triangle, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
12 hours ago by Robert Belardi
Philadelphia Police from the 16th District, assisted by Drexel Police, entered University Crossings July 22 to serve a search warrant on an apartment occupied by three Drexel University students, according to Associate Vice President of Public Safety Dominic Ceccanecchio.
News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
6 days ago by Pooja Shah
Chemistry professor Kenneth D. Karlin has received two awards affiliated with the American Chemical Society (ACS) for his study of the structure and reactivity of molecular oxygen binding to copper and iron complexes.
Wharton Journal, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
23 hours ago by Claudia Tordini, WG'07
One of the most shocking moments at the beginning of my first year was to realize that I was not the same person in English than I am in Spanish. Unexpected and weird to say, but my personality is not the same in my native language as in a second one.
News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
8 days ago by Catherine Murray
When I first started having sex, I spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to be good in bed.
Progressive Nation, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
2 days ago by Catharine Bellinger '12
When Barack Obama and his Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, announced the Race to the Top fund this summer, they made the federal government a key player in education reform. In a July 24th op-ed for The Washington Post, Duncan wrote, "The Race to the Top fund marks a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the federal government to create incentives for far-reaching improvement in our nation's schools.
The Triangle, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
3 days ago by Editorial Board
For those of you who were shocked to learn of the sudden departure of the AJDrexelBank and all of its ATMs, do not feel uninformed or out of the loop. There was little to no warning to the campus at large when the only University-related bank disappeared faster than Lehman Brothers.
The Triangle, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
3 days ago by Tony Harrison
Health care reform is one of the most widely debated topics among politicians today. Recently, a bill was passed that was initially intended to rework the industry in order to provide cheaper health care to all citizens. The method to be employed is to require that everyone purchase health insurance, or face an economic penalty.
Spokesman, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
5 days ago by Melissa Jones
Is what Masake Kane, Howard University alumna, graduate student, and member of the Political Education and Action Committee, warns will possibly destroy the future of historically black colleges and universities across the country.
Recently the school's Board of Trustees, comprised of members like Earl G.
Wharton Journal, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
7 days ago by Wharton Journal
Late last semester forty members of Wharton's Culinary Club had the opportunity to attend a dinner at Fork restaurant in Old City and speak with its owner, Ellen Yin, W'87 and WG'93. Ellen left her job in project management at Jefferson Hospital in October 1996 to focus on opening a restaurant, and while working on getting the restaurant started, she made ends meet by doing some consulting work.
News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
1 hour ago by Julia Dischell
With the construction on Gilman ending this summer, Hopkins will then start a new project: the building of the Brody Learning Commons. This $30 million project will begin in June.
The administration came to the conclusion that the Milton S. Eisenhower Library (MSE) was not sufficient as the main study area of Hopkins.
The Lincolnian, Lincoln University, Lincoln, PA
3 hours ago by Shauntee Bailey
The Lincolnian, Lincoln University's student newspaper, is being upgraded.
Students will now be informed of news, events, and other happenings around campus through the web. The "Lincolnian Online" is launching its first isssue in November 2007 under the advisorship of Dr.
Wharton Journal, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
7 days ago by Laxman Vaida (WG'09), Staff Writer
The Wharton Journal was fortunate to speak with K.G. Krishnamurthy, the Head of HDFC Property Ventures, about the real estate industry in India.
Wharton Journal, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
8 days ago by Cui Wang (WG'10)
On April 19th, Dr. Ma Weihua, President and CEO of China Merchants Bank, came to Wharton to share details of China Merchants Bank's history and the bank's strategy going forward with over 100 students. As the first share-holding commercial bank wholly owned by corporate legal entities, China Merchants Bank developed over 23 years to become the sixth largest bank in China with assets of $ 200 million.
Progressive Nation, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
21 hours ago by Francisco Unger '12
While one must guard against hyperbole, Mexico's recent wave of uncontrollable violence-a product of increasingly powerful and confrontational drug cartels-deserves the attention of President Obama and his staff. Mexico's democracy has faced questionable legitimacy over the last few decades, but its current state is staggering.
The Comenian, Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA
1 day ago by Maggie Riegel
Typically, when the U.S. president enters office, he has 100 days to show the country what he is capable of achieving.
Rookie President Barack Obama has been in the White House for only half of that time and has already accomplished more than George W. Bush did in his eight year term.
The Comenian, Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA
2 days ago by Jill McCloskey
Rock music-I mean, great rock music-is hard to come by these days. What we hear on the radio is watered-down, consumer-driven fluff that generally has little meaning at all.
But, lucky for us, there are exceptions.
Taking a step away from the over-produced sound that plagues the airwaves, rockers The Take are on their way to some real success.
Spokesman, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
7 days ago by Kevin Smith
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows (Tivo them) and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, "My purpose is to ______ today.
The Quad, West Chester University, West Chester, PA
1 hour ago by Rae Dunbar
Seeing the Phillies win the World Series on Wednesday. Oct. 29, 2008 was a great experience for many. Seeing West Chester after the Phillies won, was not a great experience for those whose property was damaged.
Some time after the baseball game ended, people gathered on Walnut Street, which quickly turned into a riot.
The Quad, West Chester University, West Chester, PA
6 days ago by Carol Fritz
As students begin their dry-erase board countdowns for the end of the academic year, finals week is just days away from rearing its ugly head. Golden Rams will soon embark on their biannual journey of migrating east to the Francis Harvey Green Library, but here are some handy tips in order to stay afloat in the sea of textbooks and notecards.
The Quad, West Chester University, West Chester, PA
6 days ago by Alejandro Carrillo
What is your first thought about Mexico? Is it crime, drugs or immigration? Is it the beaches and tourist attractions? Whether negative or positive, many people have different conceptions and opinions of such a historical and cultural country. Many times, stereotypes and news media dictate preconceived views of Mexico and its people.
News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
14 hours ago by Alex Vockroth
Col. Steven Cohen, of the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at Hopkins, recently released a report that may improve soldiers' return-to-duty rate after non-combat injuries.
Spokesman, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
3 days ago by Tarrah Sabir
College is an invigorating experience and having a baby may not ruin it, but can alter it in so many ways. When that little white stick indicates that you are pregnant, so many thoughts may run through your head. You might be happy at first, sad, disappointed, confused, shocked or angry.
The Triangle, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
6 days ago by Shawkat Hammoudeh
Many of us expected the U.S. economy in the second half of 2010 to surpass its performance in the first half of this year. We even expected 2011 to be an expansion period. But the economy made a bad turn in the second half. Instead of expecting an economic growth of between 3 and 3.
The Triangle, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
6 days ago by Zachary Shevich
The 2010 Daytime Emmy nominations were released July 8 to several shocks, but most of them welcome. With long time television favorites like "Lost" and "Damages" ending, as well as big new hits like "Glee" and "Modern Family" capturing audiences' attention, this year's awards should actually pack some real surprises for the first time in some years.
The Triangle, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
6 days ago by Julia Fisher
At the end of the NFL season, there is only one team that earns high honors and recognition; that team, of course, is the Super Bowl champions.
The Super Bowl is a dream come true for sports writers and commentators nationwide. The media rushes to the scene every year to watch the winning team pour ice cold Gatorade on their ecstatic coach.
The Triangle, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
6 days ago by Alex Falk
Will Tiger Woods ever be Tiger again?
That's the question that has been swirling around the world of professional golf for the last seven and a half months.
Before every tournament since his return, the common theme is that this is the one where Tiger will finally pull out of his slump and return to his rightful spot as the world's best golfer.
Progressive Nation, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
6 days ago by Ashley Mitchell '11
It has been a dismal summer for New Jersey governor Jon Corzine. Despite his campaign team's aggressive efforts to promote Corzine's accomplishments and highlight his Republican opponent Chris Christie's shortcomings and inexperience, the governor's poll numbers and approval rating have not budged since May.
The Comenian, Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA
6 days ago by Carli Timpson
On Feb. 19, the Theta Tau chapter of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity at Moravian College was allowed to keep their charter following an investigation into their involvement in the alleged embezzlement of large sums of money by former president Jason Cote this past winter.
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