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Keeping his cape on 13

Washington Square News, New York University, New York, NY

1 day ago by Carol Kuruvilla

What do Batman, Darth Vader and Tisch freshman Kenneth Malloy have in common? They all wear capes, of course. Black capes. Malloy, known on Facebook as "Gothicus Maximus," has achieved almost legendary status on campus for his interesting choice of accesories: skeleton gloves with cut-out fingers, big black boots, a cane - and, of course, a cape.

Atheists protest by donating blood 11

Washington Square News, New York University, New York, NY

18 hours ago by Lindsey Thomas

While New York's worshippers are filling churches, mosques and synagogues to pray tomorrow on the National Day of Prayer, atheists in the city will be gathering to protest. The Center for Atheism, a national group of atheists based in New York City, will be holding its annual Gift to Life Day as an alternative to the National Day of Prayer on May 1.

Harvard legal scholar to be commencement speaker 10

Washington Square News, New York University, New York, NY

23 hours ago by Ariel Siegel

NYU will announce tomorrow that Harvard Law professor Laurence Tribe will be the 2008 Commencement speaker, according to an early copy of the announcement provided to WSN by the university.

Tribe is a scholar of constitutional law who has argued more than 30 cases in front of the U.

Smoking battle on campus lights up 8

Acorn, Drew University, Madison, NJ

11 hours ago by

Banning cigarettes does not stop smokers

-Steven Graboski

As a non-smoker who has seen friends and relatives addicted to cigarettes, I understand that smoking is a dangerous habit. At the same time a policy merely preventing cigarettes from being sold in our campus bookstore would ultimately do nothing to stop students from smoking.

Evolution and the Word "Theory" 7

Statesman, SUNY Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY

1 hour ago by Michael Giardinello

The theory of evolution is arguably the most misunderstood theory in all of science. In a recent poll conducted by USA Today, it was found that almost half of Americans (47%) believe that evolution is either definitely or probably not true. But almost all scientists (95%) believe the theory to be either definitely or most likely true.


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Student misbehavior increases as semester ends


		Student misbehavior increases as semester ends

The Laf, Lafayette College, PA

2 days ago by Jayne Miller

Students, faculty, and administrators gathered in Oeschele Hall Wednesday evening to discuss the growing need for conversation and community after several incidents on campus went beyond what President Dan Weiss described as "garden variety" mischief.

Following alleged racial remarks aimed at students sidewalk chalking messages for Presidential Candidate Barack Obama two weeks ago, Public Safety reported two more serious incidents Sunday.

Administration seeks to unify two campuses

The Hawk, Saint Joseph's University, PA

1 day ago by Rachel Robins '09

LaSalle has 130. Haverford has 200. Villanova has 254. Currently occupying just 65 acres of space, landlocked Saint Joseph's University is a tight squeeze.

When Episcopal Academy hands over its keys to Saint Joseph's in mid-August, Saint Joseph's will stretch another 35 acres.

Calathes may hear his name called on Draft Day

The Hawk, Saint Joseph's University, PA

1 day ago by Pat Carney '08

"With the 18th selection in the second round of the 2008 NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards select: Pat Calathes, Saint Joseph's University".

In just 47 days, Calathes, '08, hopes to hear these words from NBA Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver. For now, it is only a reality in the latest mock draft on draftexpress.

Griffin and Martelli relive great Fieldhouse moments

The Hawk, Saint Joseph's University, PA

1 day ago by Kathleen Radebaugh '08

The memory of Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse will forever extend beyond the red gym, 54th street, and the Philadelphia zip code. It will forever be the home of the Hawks, and no multi-million dollar blueprint will ever change that.

Dedicated in November of 1949 to alumni who gave their lives in World War II, the first basketball game played on its court was a 62-46 loss to Rhode Island.

Some homeless do not deserve help


		Some homeless do not deserve help

The Triangle, Drexel University, PA

2 days ago by Theodore Speedy

Should you reward a disobedient child with candy? No - at least, you aren't a good parent if you do. So, should you reward a bum for his laziness with your spare change? No - at least, you aren't a good citizen if you do.

You may ask yourself, "What does this guy know about kids?" or, "Why does this guy not like homeless people?"

To begin with, I have always known there are a lot of homeless people in Philadelphia; you see them around 7- Eleven all the time.

Student struck by car near Main Building


		Student struck by car near Main Building

The Triangle, Drexel University, PA

1 day ago by Noah Cohen

A Drexel student was struck by a car May 5 shortly before 10 p.m. while riding a bicycle at 32nd and Chestnut streets, according to Domenic Ceccanecchio, senior associate vice president for public safety.

"It was reported that while he was riding a friend's bike in the street, west on Chestnut [Street], he was struck by a white four-door 2002 Hyundai Sonata driven with its headlights off," Ceccanecchio wrote in an e-mail.

Student orgs deserve more from SAFAC

The Triangle, Drexel University, PA

1 day ago by Editorial Board

"It is important to remember that SAFAC is a subsidizing funding source and exists to help student organizations meet some of their financial expectations. SAFAC should never be depended upon as financial means for any student organization to exist. We strongly encourage student organizations to look at other funding options such as fundraising, soliciting donations, and collecting dues if they are not satisfied with their SAFAC Allocation," Joseph Gonzalez, advisor for the Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee, wrote in a letter to The Triangle.

Nate Parker wins 2008 Pepper Prize


		Nate Parker wins 2008 Pepper Prize

The Laf, Lafayette College, PA

1 day ago by Adriane Marcellus

When Nathan Parker '08 came to Lafayette, he said had no idea he would participate in so many activities both on and off campus, nor did he ever think he would be the representation of the Lafayette ideal.

But Parker's dedication to civic engagement has earned him recognition as this year's George Wharton Pepper Prize winner.

Proud of our Pards

The Laf, Lafayette College, PA

1 day ago by Luke Trovato

A .227 batting average, seven RBIs, and zero home runs are certainly numbers worth forgetting, but shortstop Daniel Bierce '09 made sure he would remember these numbers from his admittedly sub-par season. "My sophomore year was the worst baseball season of my life," Bierce said.

Student Passes Out At Roth Regatta, Later Dies In Hospital


		Student Passes Out At Roth Regatta, Later Dies In Hospital

Statesman, SUNY Stony Brook, NY

3 days ago by Erin McKinley & Scott Moore

Stephen Stakey, a freshman at Stony Brook University, passed out during the annual Roth Regatta on May 2. He was taken to the Stony Brook University Medical Center where he died later that day. He was 19.

The cause of Stakey's death is still unknown, pending an autopsy, his mother, Cathy Stakey, said.

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