Drexel University was ranked 89th "Best National University" by U.S. News' "America's Best Colleges, 2009 Edition," released Aug. 22, moving the University up 19 spots from its 108th ranking last year. "I was so delighted because I thought this distinction came three years too late," Drexel University President Constantine Papadakis said.
Generally, crashing in a living room denotes a rough night, a nice visit or a pity stay. In any case, crashing usually is usually free. Now imagine your first time getting to Drexel, a time that should be marked by excitement, and having to live in the "living room," or lounge, of your new dorm while paying the same exorbitant fees as students living in regular private dorm rooms.
There's no question that the men's soccer team is looking for redemption this season. Last year, after starting off with a 6-0 record, the Dragons finished the regular season with an 8-2-1 record in conference play and an 11-4-3 record in the regular season.
It seems as though the themes to this summer season are to "go green" or "support local organizations," whether it be businesses, farmers, restaurants, etc. But supporting local artists may be an aspect that you could possibly be over-looking. As college students, some of us might not look too far beyond what is directly in front of our reach.
The stage for the 2008 presidential election is being set by the upcoming Democratic and Republican conventions on Aug. 25-28 and Sept. 1-4, respectively. Besides formally nominating each party's candidate, the conventions will also focus on the vice presidential candidates for Sens.
The subject of MOVE is the third rail of Philadelphia politics. MOVE was, at its inception, nonviolent; its members got their livings in the wage-earning economy; it was drug-free. In the larger context of the 1960s and 1970s, it was one of many communal movements around the country that rejected a society regarded as poisoned by racism, imperialism and corporate-engendered consumerism.
Frank Elegar has signed a contract with Bremerhaven, a professional team in Bundesliga, Germany's top league. Terms of the deal were not released. Elegar, who left Drexel ranked 15th on the all-time scoring and rebounding lists, will begin training camp with Bremerhaven later this month.
The release of Sound Tribe Sector 9's fourth studio album has hauled audiences into an unforeseen expression of enchanting disconnect, motivated by our present day state of affairs. STS9 is a five-piece collective consisting of Hunter Brown (guitar), David Phipps (keyboard/laptop), Zach Velmer (drums), Dave Murphy (bass) and Jeffree Lerner (percussion).
