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By REBECCA KAPLAN many believe needs a major Staff Writer overhaul. [email protected] Regina Koch , the IT Techni- Any senior hoping for a sim- cal Director for Student Regis- ple, streamlined class-registra- tration and Financial Services, tion system should stop holding said improving Penn InTouch their breath: Penn InTouch will now is an official project. not be updated this year. “We have to replace some But there is still hope for of the technology because the freshmen, sophomores and ju- systems are 15 years old,” she niors, who will likely see a big said. improvement to the system by Wharton senior Alex Flamm , the time they graduate. the Undergraduate Assembly Last Tuesday, members of representative spearheading the Undergraduate Assembly, the campaign for Penn InTouch Student Financial Services and change, said SFS and ISC are Information Systems and Com- planning a large change sooner puting met to find new ways to than anticipated. improve Penn InTouch, the on- line organization system that See INTOUCH, page 3 Sundance Kid set
Staci Hou & Kien Lam/DP File Photos for film screening Top: Morimoto, a Japanese restaurant in Center City owned by Steven Starr. Bottom: Amada, a tapas bar in Old City owned by Jose Garces. Both restaurateurs will bring Mexican establishments to University City soon. Hollywood legend Robert Redford will host a Opening of Starr, Garces restaurants could do wonders for area’s food scene Q&A session on latest film, ‘Lions for Lambs’ By PRIYANKA DEV his latest flick Oct. 10 at 7:00 By ANTHONY CAMPISI Grossbach, a longtime area resident square foot two-level restaurant this Staff Writer p.m. Staff Writer and board member of the Spruce Hill spring in the Hub at 40th and Chestnut [email protected] He will host a question-and- [email protected] Community Association . streets. Called Chilango, the restau- His career boasts acclaimed answer session following the A decade ago, when Barry Gross- But with the addition of two of the rant will showcase cuisine specific to performances in The Sting and screening to talk about the bach wanted to go out to dinner, he city’s highest-profile restaurateurs, Mexico City. Butch Cassidy and the Sun- content and production of the had only three options: Ethiopian, In- Grossbach’s dining plight may finally Starr is also planning on opening a dance Kid. film, moderated by Fels Insti- dian or Center City. be a thing of the past. Mexican restaurant on campus some- He won an Oscar for direct- tute of Government Director “We had difficulty, I guess, attract- Both Jose Garces and Stephen time next year, though he has yet to ing Ordinary People , and he’s Don Kettl. ing the higher end of … Starr have recently released details finalize his plans. starred alongside actresses “It’s a great chance for stu- more eclectic din- about the upcoming openings of two Taken together, the two establish- such as Meryl Streep and Mi- dents to ask questions and get ing spots,” said Mexican restaurants in the area. ments are only the latest sign of a chelle Pfeiffer. answers from somebody who Garces, whose other restaurants changing culinary scene in Univer- Hands down, Robert Red- has done a lot in Hollywood,” include tapas bars Tinto and sity City that may eventually make ford has made an epic journey SPEC Film Society Co-direc- Amada, plans on pre- the area a dining location in its own through Hollywood. tor and Engineering junior Jeff miering a 9,000 right. The next stop on his journey: Lee said. Once an enclave of ethnic food, the Penn’s very own Zellerbach Lions for Lambs is the tale area has seen top restaurants like Rx, Auditorium. of a professor (Redford) and a Marigold Kitchen and Pod move in Accompanied by co-stars Mi- journalist (Streep) whose lives and thrive over the last few years. chael Pena, Derek Luke and intertwine with the war story Andrew Garfield from his lat- of two soldiers struggling in See DINING, page 4 est movie, Lions for Lambs, Redford is scheduled to screen See REDFORD, page 4 Dems to butt heads STUDENT MURDER TRIAL For jurors, it’s off to see the crime scene in Phila. this October By EMILY BABAY By ASHWIN SHANDILYA October. Staff Writer Staff Writer A month before the event, [email protected] [email protected] a venue has still yet to be WILMINGTON, Del. — Apartment B4 in the Barack Obama sparring with confirmed, but state party Brandywine Apartments complex bears no trace Hillary Clinton, Dennis Ku- spokesman Abe Amoros said of the brutally beaten body of Irina Zlotnikov , who cinich trying not to be ignored the debate would go on as was found dead in her then-boyfriend’s kitchen and John Edwards’ hair — it’s planned. there in December 2004. all coming to Philadelphia next A source familiar with the But yesterday, prosecutors in the murder trial month. situation said officials have of Wharton undergraduate Irina Malinovskaya State Democratic party of- reserved space for the debate — accused of killing Zlotnikov — brought jurors ficials have confirmed that the at Drexel University, but the to the apartment in an attempt to increase juror Democratic National Commit- venue has been changed three trust in eyewitness statements. tee will hold its fourth official times in the past month and The jurors also visited other nearby places primary presidential debate in could be changed again. where Malinovskaya was spotted during the days Philadelphia Oct. 30. A spokeswoman at MSNBC, directly before and after the crime. DNC officials had previ- which is co-sponsoring the de- This is the first trial in which jurors were tak- ously announced in May that bate along with the state party Carla Varisco/The News Journal en to the site of the crime: Malinovskaya’s two a debate would be slated for New Castle County Police and Capital Police provide a perimeter for media Philadelphia at some time in See DEBATE, page 4 and jury at Brandywine Apartments, where Irina Zlotnikov was murdered. See MALINOVSKAYA, page 3
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By ALISSA EISENBERG Staff Writer [email protected] If you were thinking about fir- ing up a plump, juicy hamburg- er for dinner, health educators from the Office of Health Edu- cation suggest you think again. Last night at the launch of the new Cooking Series at the LGBT Center, students learned the art of healthy eating by grill- ing vegetable skewers and veg- gie burgers while discussing health-related questions. The series, similar to the “One Q Three” dance series of last school year, is a collab- orative effort between various minority groups on campus, in- cluding the LGBT Center, OHE , La Casa, Makuu, PAACH and the GIC. The series will take Jefferson Wen/DP Staff Photographer place the last Wednesday of ev- Members of student minority groups mingle after the first Cooking Series event yesterday evening. ery month, and plans for this The event featured healthy food options and advice from health-education experts. year include events highlighting Latin and Asian cuisine. there just “for a good meal,” Scott Walter said he tries to eat farmers, but the food has “ex- “We try to plan as many ac- shared concerns about staying as much seafood as possible. ceptional taste and freshness.” tivities as possible that are in- healthy while at college. Director of Health Education And students agreed that the clusive of the various resource College freshman Josh Lip- Susan Villari facilitated a dis- vegetables in the dining hall just centers. … People don’t only man said, “I’m not desperate, cussion about trends in nutri- aren’t the cream of the crop. belong to a sexual orientation, but I need advice [on] how to tion and eating locally. “The vegetables are often ethnic or cultural group, so keep the Freshman 15 off.” “Fad diets and rules about cooked in a buttery sauce and these jointly sponsored events A few graduate students in at- eating are sort of trends and not steamed,” Lipman said. demonstrate that people have tendance offered some advice. sort of come and go,” she said. Bottom line: If you still want multiple identities,” said Bob Microbiology graduate stu- “Moderation, balance and eat- that juicy burger, get lean meat Schoenberg, director of the dent Ryan King suggested go- ing a variety of food is what’s and have a side of veggies — LGBT center . ing for lower-fat goods as well important.” and maybe next month you can The students at the event, as eating grilled instead of fried Villari also noted how eating learn how to add some Latin many of whom admittedly were foods, while Medical student locally not only helps the local flavor.
for fixing the system. big changes, such as the ones have 12 windows open to add a UA hopes for “In the first round of the UA has proposed for Penn class,” College senior Andrew changes, the UA would like to InTouch, can often take up to Migdail said. see increased capability for nine months to implement. Migdail and Georgios helpful Web searching and scheduling,” Both Koch and Janet An- Drossinos , a College junior, said College junior Anthony sert , the assistant registrar are co-chairmen of the Dean’s site changes Maggio , who is working with for student records, stressed Advisory Board, a student the UA on the project. that improvements are con- group that serves as the li- INTOUCH from page 1 In the long term, Maggio stantly being made to Penn aison between College Dean said the UA hopes that a wait- InTouch, such as emergency Dennis DeTurck and College “Rather than trying to list feature will be made avail- contacts for the new Penn students that hope to work create a temporary stopgap able, and that students will Alert system and online grad- with the UA on Penn InTouch solution, they’re basically be- have the ability to search by ing. issues. ginning a project to complete- requirements for majors. But with desired changes Drossinos said the DAB ly overhaul Penn InTouch,” Although Koch said that still a distant dream, other would like to see a better Flamm explained. there are currently no firm student groups are joining the class-search system and a For the time being, the UA, plans for specific features UA’s call for improvements. wait-list function, as well as ISC and SFS are in talks to or a timeline for alterations, “I think everyone is a little a more centralized system in determine a list of priorities Maggio acknowledges that frustrated that you have to the long run.
Jurors take Want To Study Abroad? field trip to crime scene Information Sessions Friday September 28 MALINOVSKAYA from page 1 King’s 2:30-College,3:30 pm London Special Guest: previous trials for Zlot- Ian Fielding, Se nior I nikov’s murder have ended nternationa ficer l Of- in hung juries. The visit was aimed at adding context to courtroom statements for jurors. Monday October 1 For example, a group of 10-11 am England ty of Yor k, mailboxes — where one Universi cial Guest: Spe ch, apartment resident testi- Sarah Lea ional Officer fied she had been standing Internat when she saw a woman fitting Malinovskaya’s description Friday pacing outside the apartment October 5 @ penn abroad — was much closer to the 11 am-3 pm Pen large conference room building than it had appeared Carla Varisco/The News Journal n Abroad Fair Houston Hall meet and talk to past participants, on a map shown in court. Left to Right: Defense attorney Eugene Maurer, prosecutor Paul Hall of Flags special guests from universities Jurors also saw the loca- Wallace and Judge James T. Vaughn, Jr. stand outside Brandywine abroad and more... tion of the restaurant where Apartments, the scene of the murder of Irina Zlotnikov. Contact Us: Zlotnikov and Robert Bon- Penn Abroad, International House d ions offere dar, her then-boyfriend and out the trip. The prosecution will fin- 3701 Chestnut Street, Suite 1W More sess emester! Tel. 215.898.9073 out the s Malinovskaya’s ex-lover, Malinovskaya’s parents, ish calling witnesses today, http://sa.oip.upenn.edu through were eating the night before however, did go to the apart- and the defense will begin [email protected] the murder. ment and other locations. presenting its case. An off-duty police officer => (4* I< @ ; @C=> > B 5 2 3E # @ testified that Malinovskaya A =G ( @ := B ? asked him for directions to @ A >F />F>B< 54 2 ! )B + ! >B B E >J 44 ? Bondar’s apartment that " : ( * # FREE ADS! # A ; : 3 >B C night while she was lost at 4 A 7 F ?' 9@: !6 BC ; :BF B > B A * B> B B )(6 B the Brandywine Town Cen- $ C >B G@I 8+ CA 9 3:=E 2 : > CE9@>: C 4*/4 4GB 2 B I@> # 7 > B> @ - 9E ter, which is located across =E F ; @@ 2> 3C B= @ B ! > F 3 E; E: " I HC All Penn students ; :$ G> I 3 " " >B>B< > B *(< the street from the restau- + = I B : +( ; < ; < A C ; B : 64 *> &:: B < A I )/2 H F >@ > rant. C@ : $ ; :$$ /4 9@ @I .5 AB $ '$ 4+ - >B< BB Inside Bondar’s apart- =& ' +* (2 I@F B> B6 @ =$ +* )() >B => 8.+ I ( @ F >@ 9 *NE 4E . <7 E E " " @ @ C 3 /88+6 ; B > @ 7 ment, which is now occupied can now post >:= >AA :561 ED C I " A"CA ? A B (>:E@ @ MONE ( by a new tenant, Delaware ;> E ;>F = :@E; 2 C >B G " ! " + ,56 Y?* ><= +; A B B> C #6 447 8. = F : B; ; >@I <> 9>@>> Superior Court Judge James )(28 ,6548 5,,< + < >; ;> B< := 2 9 (4 *(/ 9 ; @>F >B C C@ :>9E> ; >B !) + >B F / 2< @ < @ E B 9 Vaughn instructed the ju- 3 6 @E 9 / (4 B B =E := 'E: , B: + 7 >B G : B; A B : B; 9 classifi eds for = A G= @ K: 78(,, @ B )B<@ >B 53 CA rors to view the kitchen, " @ B >@
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Scheduled for a week before AT PM 7EDNESDAYSby City Search 7IN 0RIZES leased. dent of the Penn Democrats, Amoros said all eight Dem- election day, the debate might But among the few pos- said his group had tried hard ocratic candidates are ex- also have implications for the 7!,.54 342%%4 2%34!52!.4 !.$ )2)3( PUB sible venues for the event to bring the debate to campus pected to participate. local political scene. 7% (!6% 4!+% /54 — Temple University and but couldn’t because of logisti- Because of its relatively With the mayor’s race all late primary, Pennsylvania but decided, Democratic of- hasn’t seen a presidential de- ficials have worried about low 7HDFK(QJOLVK bate since 1976, when Presi- turnout in the city affecting TTENTION: dent Gerald Ford debated their chances of capturing LQ-DSDQ A Democratic candidate Jimmy the five state judgeships up Do you sometimes… MIGHT YOU HAVE Carter in the Walnut Street for grabs. (QWKXVLDVWLFDQGSURIHVVLRQDOLQGLYLGXDOV $SSO\WRWHDFK Theater . 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Free tickets to the event will be distributed to the Penn & community via an online lot- tery, which opens today on SPEC’s Web site, Specevents. net. The lottery will close Oct. International Opportunities 3, and winners are entitled to two tickets; they will be available for pickup on Oct. 4, 5 and 7 outside the Office of Student Life. Fair Last year, SPEC Film Society welcomed actors Bam Margera and Johnny Knoxville for the screening of Jackass Number Two, as Bodek Lounge well as David Cross and Jon Benjamin for the screening of Comedy Central’s Freak Show. 11 am - 3 pm Fedorov said previous stars like Margera and Cross were more relaxed and were targeted at a younger demo- graphic, but Redford’s four- decade career makes him a standout. “It’s hard to find someone that hasn’t seen a Redford movie or a movie that he’s di- rectly influenced,” Fedorov Friday, October 5, 2007 Houston Hall said. “I can’t think of a better person to kick off the year for the Penn community.” THE DAILY PENNSYLVANIAN N EWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 PAGE 5 Writing prof releases poetry book By LYNDEN VOLPE Contributing Writer [email protected] There was no better place Start Your to for poet and Penn professor Thomas Devaney to share the Private Equity fruits of his labor. Devaney read from his new book of poetry, “A Series of Career at Small Boxes,” yesterday night at a book release party held at the Arts Cafe in the Kelly Writ- ers House. Seats filled with both fans and Bassich & Associates newcomers before the reading began — some audience mem- bers even sat in the adjacent room. Jessica Lowenthal, staff di- rector of the Writers House, in- Maria Harten/DP Staff Photographer Bassich provides market due diligence studies to troduced Devaney and praised Penn professsor Thomas Devaney reads from his newly released book middle market private equity firms. him as a literary figure. of poetry, ‘A Series of Small Boxes,’ at Kelly Writers House yesterday. “With Tom, it’s beyond just writing poetry: He shares his “I love Tom’s poetry,” said professor. Bassich is looking for hard-working, motivated enthusiasm with students and graduate student Jason Zuzga . “Professor Devaney teaches individuals who will thrive in a fast-paced, team teachers alike,” Lowenthal “It’s great to have a live perfor- my ‘Food for Thought’ class. He said. mance and an imprint at the is a great teacher and has a lot environment in Washington, DC. Devaney said he was excited same time.” of sage advice about writing,” by the release of his new book. Also in the audience was Cen- she said. Bassich, “I’ve written five books’ ter City writer Daniel Brook . And so he did. At you’ll gain exposure to dozens of worth of poetry in the past three “I’ve never read anything by “Aspiring writers should read leading private equity firms. You’ll study diverse weeks, ” he began, “and it’s nice Devaney before,” Brook said. other writers as much as they industries and gain insight into tactics and that this book has finally been “I liked his sense of humor and can,” advised Devaney. “I think released.” the way he involved the listen- younger writers want to write strategies used by successful companies. You’ll Listeners responded with ers.” but may not be as curious about learn how to gather business intelligence and laughter when Devaney read “Tom is one of my dearest what to read. Reading feeds from “William James and the friends,” added 2007 alumna writing.” motivate owners of privately held companies Giant Peach” and “Obi-Wan Arielle Brousse . “He has al- Devaney is a Senior Writing to discuss the sale of their businesses. Kenobi.” ways made poetry really acces- Fellow in the English Depart- “I think ‘William James’ has sible. People who don’t know a ment and was the program a funny title,” Devaney com- lot about poetry think it to be coordinator and producer of For more information about Bassich, email mented before reading the some sort of lofty art form, but “LIVE at the Writers House” piece, “Even though I consider with his amazing voice anyone at the Writers House for four ‘William James’ in all serious- can understand it if you pay at- years. [email protected]. ness.” tention.” “A Series of Small Boxes” is Those who attended the read- College sophomore Lucy his second published book of ing said they found it enjoyable. Voorhees came to support her poetry. Undergraduate seniors interested in a top MBA program and in jump-starting their private NEWS BRIEF equity careers should submit resumes through PennLink by October 12, 2007. Pa. student dies of student trade school. is not one of the five or six According to The Phila- strains covered by the vac- bacterial meningitis delphia Inquirer, Chester cine recommended for college A student at the Universal County Health Department students. Technical Institute in Exton, officials said Cox likely con- Neither officials from Stu- Pa., died this past weekend tracted meningococcal men- dent Health Services nor BASSICH due to a rare form of menin- ingitis, the same type that Philadelphia Public Health gitis. claimed the life of College officials have released what Jeffrey Cox , 21, of Bowie, sophomore Anne Ryan ear- tparticular strain Ryan con- Md., was found dead in his lier this month. tracted. West Chester apartment Officials also said that Cox The source of Cox’s infec- on Saturday, two days after contracted a strain of the me- tion is still unknown. classes ended for the 1,400- ningococcal meningitis that — Jared Miller PAGE 6 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 THE DAILY PENNSYLVANIAN DAILYDIGITS Excerpt of the day: Amount Defense Secretary Gates is My addition to the DP staff has considerably raised the level of requesting for Iraq war, $42.3 billion THE SPIN sexual tension in the office.” more than originally projected. 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Having freshmen run for student THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THOMAS | RINA THOMAS government at the beginning of the year is a disservice to the student body The kindness of strangers rom attacking a “sausagefest” to pictures of students urinating on Princeton’s crest, this year’s fresh- Conversing with a random stranger on the street may Rina Thomas is a Wharton man-election campaign posters set a seem crazy, but it just might pay off in the long run and College senior from New new bar for superficiality. And what Orleans. Her e-mail address is the mildly amusing posters make ay back during my fresh- a phone and consult someone else in the thomas@dailypennsylvanian. com. The Gospel According to abundantly clear is that Penn’s freshman fall elec- man year, a homeless firm. According to Sheen Levine, author F Thomas appears on Thursdays. tions are focusing more on rhetoric and less on sub- stranger led a couple of of The Strength of Performative Ties, this stance. my buddies on an epic can look an awful lot like friendship. Still, Undergraduate Assembly officials don’t quest for fried chicken. “Although these people are likely to Penn students generally come from well- seem worried. Instead, UA chairman Jason Karsh AfterW wandering around West Philly late be complete strangers, when they share educated, solidly middle-class families. optimistically commented that candidates are at night, they all ended up at Crown’s on knowledge, it’s done in an intimate trans- But there still exists a diversity of back- showing their “good sense of how to market their 40th and Market. Bonhomie flowed forth, fer as though the parties involved were grounds with which we may not otherwise names.” Exactly. and much crispy fowl was consumed. I actually close friends,” Levine said in an come in contact. hear it was finger-licking good. interview with Knowledge@Wharton. As incredible as it may seem, I had But, last time we checked, UA members aren’t During a career at Penn, unexpected This knowledge-sharing gives the firm never met someone from Jersey before elected for their marketing abilities. They’re sup- encounters with strangers are inevitable. a greater competitive advantage. And coming to Penn. posed to be student leaders. And the UA does a When I overtook a man on the Walk the likely helps land you that nice Christmas So how do you go about this job-enhanc- great disservice to its own credibility by suggesting other day, he commented sadly that ev- bonus. ing, democratic activity? You could always that an election run purely on flashy flyers will pro- eryone in Philadelphia walks faster than If you can’t envision yourself in the attend the campus events hosted by vari- duce student representatives capable of affecting him. I gave an inane response about how corporate world, this may all seem ir- ous student groups. real change. time is money. We both chortled heartily, relevant. But consider this: Talking to Or you can pounce on random people This year’s election gimmicks demonstrate that and I power-walked onwards. strangers strengthens democracy. This around campus. Here are some handy most freshmen candidates don’t take their class- When I passed the Wawa on Spruce, is nation-building that doesn’t require an techniques to ingratiate yourself without mates seriously enough to run campaigns based two freshmen tensed at my approach and invasion. being creepy, courtesy of Harpold.com: leaned forward. One asked me to count Danielle Allen , author of Talking to Be a co-conspirator. When your fake ID on real issues. But who can blame them? After all, to three. I obliged, and they ran like the Strangers, believes that the problems gets you kicked out of Smokes, smile sym- most freshmen have only lived on campus for less hounds of hell were after them. with American democracy are not insti- pathetically at the kid who gets ejected than a month when elections begin. They’ve barely You may think these random incidents tutional in nature. Rather, they stem from right after you. figured out where Logan Hall is, let alone that Penn have no meaning. Just a happy coinci- the distrust between groups of citizens, Cut to the chase. Start off by sharing Dining sucks (which is the wildly innovative plat- dence — a nutty encounter to brighten up especially in race relations. The best your profound observation about the form that many of them are running on). the day. The chance meeting of two lonely way to overcome that distrust is through weather. If you begin with the traditional Little wonder that most freshmen vote for the people who were strangers in the night. simple conversation. In an NPR interview, “Hello, my name is …,” people will think candidate with the most memorable name. (go Sami If so, you are grossly underestimating Allen confessed to chatting up strangers you’re either selling candy or religion. “Beard” Ahmed!). The UA practically begs them to. the importance of these brushes with des- on the bus and in the grocery store to do A compliment never hurts. I asked a The solution? Move future freshman elections to tiny. Talking to strangers can improve job her part as an American. kid on the elevator from whence came performance and build democracy. Maybe participative democracy and his oh-so odiferous fried chicken, and I December to give the incoming class time to identi- Seriously. active citizenship don’t excite you. Maybe learned that Savory has some damn good fy real opportunities for improvement at Penn. Then That 40 grand you dropped four years in you’ve never understood why Blanche poultry. make them run again in April. Freshmen would lose a row might not do you much good in the Dubois always depended on the kindness Have some self-control and know when representation for the fall, but given the nature of workplace if you haven’t already learned of strangers. to restrain yourself. A conversation is this campaign, does it really mater? how to talk to strangers. Or in business- But hopefully you appreciate the great supposed to involve listening. Also, if With a semester under their belt, the freshman speak, create performative ties. opportunity here on campus to talk to your number of Facebook friends starts class would be less receptive to candidates with Performative ties facilitate knowledge strangers. The Admissions Department to reach into the thousands, you have a catchy slogans. Instead, they would choose can- transfers within a firm. A recent college slaves away each year to acquire as problem. didates based on the strength of their ideas, and grad on a first assignment may not know diverse an incoming class as possible. So forget what your mom told you about that’s exactly what the UA needs. anything about the whaling industry. They are literally spreading an array of not talking to strangers. Don’t squander Fortunately, the new worker can pick up voices and opinions at our feet. Granted, the resources we have at Penn. FLASH GORDON | MARA GORDON The tenure track to parenthood In the world of academics, taking the time to cultivate a tour on Monday. But that’s 174 spots for literally thousands of family shouldn’t come at the cost of a career Penn employees. That’s 174 spots not only for the children of faculty, but of graduate students, Mara Gordon is a College senior from ack in 2002, Beth Linker was a third- Linker is on a tenure track. of doctors at the hospital, of lab technicians and Washington, D.C. Her e-mail is [email protected]. year graduate student at Yale. Like Getting there, however, wasn’t easy, and it College House employees. Flash Gordon appears on Thursdays. all Ph.D. students, she had a lot on isn’t easy for thousands of other female gradu- When Penn can’t offer resources for young her plate — preparing for exams, ate students around the country. When it comes parents, they’re forced to choose between kids teaching classes, doing her own to balancing work and family, many female and careers — or forced to choose another uni- mother in this position, I would have to be Bresearch, worrying about the job market. academics end up choosing family — and losing versity with more competitive offers. making more money to pay for the amount of And then she had a baby. tenure in the process. Take Yale’s policies, for example. As of this childcare that I would need.” That July was when her already busy life got That’s why Penn has an obligation to improve summer, Yale employees — including graduate Only the primary caregiver — who, of course, a lot busier. There was reading and writing, its piecemeal childcare services and parental- students — receive a paid leave of absence for is usually a woman — qualifies for the paid leave and there were diapers and baths. The only leave policies. at least one semester when they have a baby. On at Penn. Linker said she wouldn’t have survived way she survived, she said, was that her son When Linker came to the University, she top of that, many Ph.D. candidates can get an as a new mother without her progressive hus- “slept a lot.” thought about enrolling her daughter in the additional six weeks of paid time off. That means band, who was willing to share diaper changing By the time she was finishing up her degree Penn Children’s Center, a childcare facility for that new parents are getting at least some of the and bottle feeding fifty-fifty with his wife. Under and looking for jobs, she was pregnant with her faculty and staff. But the wait list was almost 15 financial support they need to pay for childcare Penn’s policy, he wouldn’t have been able to get daughter. Two weeks after she was born, Linker months, and by that time her daughter would when they go back to work. time off. started interviewing for assistant professor- be ready for preschool near Linker’s home in At Penn, on the other hand, new mothers get “The golden rule is don’t get married, don’t ships — and being a new mother didn’t exactly the suburbs. a paid eight weeks off and half their usual teach- have children,” Linker said. “Don’t have a life. make her the most appealing candidate. To Penn’s credit, the Children’s Center ing responsibilities. If they want to take more And then you’ll get tenure.” “That’s what they’ll tell you,” Linker said. expanded its facilities over the past several time off, they have to take a pay cut. And a pay But Penn can do its part to help end profes- “‘Don’t have kids, because you won’t get the job. months. According to Barbara Lea-Kruger , cut may mean that employees can’t afford the sional women’s desperate balancing act. The You won’t be competitive enough.’” a spokeswoman for the Center, they added $317 a week it costs to enroll their newborn in University can offer more childcare resources, There were lots of sleepless nights and des- approximately 54 new openings for children, the Penn Children’s Center. and it can make it easier for young parents to perate nanny searches, but Linker did find a bringing the total up to about 174. University Child care is “not cheap, and the only way I take time off. Women shouldn’t have to choose a job, in Penn’s History and Sociology of Science President Amy Gutmann — a vocal advocate for could have done that was [that] my husband family or a career, and with Penn’s help, maybe Department. Her kids are getting older, and women in academia — even took an honorary was working,” Linker said. “If I were a single our generation won’t. THE DAILY PENNSYLVANIAN N EWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 PAGE 7 U. Council raises agenda items Campus safety among issues Council hopes to discuss this year By JACOB SCHUTZ Council members to select, before voting at the end of Staff Writer with a cap on four items to the meeting. [email protected] cover over the academic Although the results of University President Amy year. the vote won’t be known Gutmann, Provost Ron Dan- Among the topics dis- until the Steering Commit- iels , faculty and student cussed were a full analysis tee’s next meeting on Oct. leaders met yesterday after- of mental health issues on 10th, the most discussed noon in Bodek Lounge for campus, comprehensive items were a full analysis the year’s first meeting of plans for campus and com- of mental health issues and the University Council. munity emergencies, the an emergency plan for the The Council discussed climate of diversity and campus and community. which issues the Steering pluralism on campus, com- “Safety and security are Committee would focus on municable diseases, Penn the most important issues when developing Council community initiatives, Penn that the University can cov- agendas for the upcoming Connect and the status of er,” said College senior and year. international students at the Undergraduate Assembly Julia Ahn/DP Staff Photographer Penn professor Larry University. chairman Jason Karsh , who India’s Finance Minister P. Chidambaram discussed India’s economic growth with a packed auditorium of Gladney , chairman of the Student leaders and fac- voiced his support for focus- students yesterday afternoon in Huntsman Hall as part of the Wharton Leadership Lecture Series. Steering Committee, pro- ulty voiced their opinions ing on campus emergency posed various topics for on which should be chosen planning. Ministering to India’s economy stuffs and fuel, unequal dis- Chidambaram, India’s finance minister, tribution of the GDP growth opens Wharton Leadership Lecture series and outside concerns such as the U.S. and Europe not By ARO VELMET “Fiercely competitive mar- being able to keep up with Contributing Writer ket economy, no room for sloth India’s development. [email protected] or inefficiency,” Chidambaram “We want them to continue American businesses took a said, have led to a situation consuming so that we could back seat to the largest democ- where Indian companies are sell them our products,” he racy in the world last night. world leaders in areas rang- said. Palaniappan Chidambaram , ing from pharmaceuticals to In general, Whartonites the finance minister of India, wind-energy equipment. considered the event a major opened the Wharton Leader- The country has enjoyed a success, emphasizing Chid- Find your future at ship Lecture series yester- 9.4 percent GDP growth over ambaram’s down-to-earth at- day with a speech followed by the last year. titude. a Q&A session in Huntsman The audience, comprised of “I like how he looked at a Hall. undergraduate and graduate macroeconomic approach Morningstar. 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Contact Wyn Furman at 215-718-3416 Sponsored by the Philomathean Society and Photo Lounge PAGE 8 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 THE DAILY PENNSYLVANIAN DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE NASDAQ S&P 500 Close: 13,878.15 High: 13,915.79 Close: 2,699.03 Close: 1,525.42 NEWSWIRE ▲ 99.50 Low: 13,779.30 ▲ 15.58 ▼ 8.21 NATIONAL BRIEFING MINNESOTA ARKANSAS Mistrial declared for Spector Engineers worried Six Catholic nuns are After five months, a jury deadlock results in about causing alarm excommunicated a mistrial for record producer Phil Spector ST. PAUL (AP) — State LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Six highway officials around the Catholic nuns have been ex- By LINDA DEUTSCH The juror said the holdouts country want the government communicated for heresy after The Associated Press also argued that Clarkson’s situ- to stop scaring the public by refusing to give up member- ation was different from those of using dire-sounding phrases ship in a Canadian sect whose LOS ANGELES — Five five women who testified about such as “structurally defi- founder claims to be the rein- months of testimony in Phil the music producer pulling a gun cient” and “fracture critical” carnation of the Virgin Mary, Spector’s murder trial wasn’t on them in incidents decades to describe bridges in need of the Diocese of Little Rock an- enough, jurors said yesterday. ago. repairs. nounced yesterday. For two panelists, they said, the “The difference may have In interviews and govern- The Rev. J. Gaston Hebert, possibility that an actress the been she didn’t know Mr. Spec- ment documents obtained by the diocese administrator, said record producer brought home tor,” said another juror who voted The Associated Press, some he notified the nuns of the deci- committed suicide was never guilty. “She was a bigger girl and engineers say the terms are sion Tuesday night after they quite erased. she may have fought back.” making America’s bridges refused to recant the teachings The jury came closer to con- One juror said Spector’s be- sound shakier than they re- of the Community of the Lady sensus after 12 days of delibera- havior during the 40 minutes ally are, and they would prefer of All Nations, also known as tions, but ended yesterday in a between the shooting and the less-alarming phrases, or per- the Army of Mary. 10-2 deadlock in favor of convic- time police arrived was enough haps a “Health Index” for the The Vatican has declared all tion. to convince him: “He acted like a nation’s spans. members of the Army of Mary “We would have liked to have guilty man.” The issue came up after the excommunicated. Hebert said a psychological profile of Lana A chauffeur who testified that Minneapolis bridge collapse the excommunication was the Clarkson,” said one of three male on the fateful morning Spector Aug. 1 that killed 13 people. first in the diocese’s 165-year jurors who spoke to the press came out of his home with a gun The span, along with more history. later. “The people who voted not in hand and said, “I think I killed than 73,000 other U.S. bridges, “It is a painfully historic mo- guilty were arguing whether she somebody,” while Clarkson’s had been classified as struc- ment for this church,” Hebert was suicidal.” body sat slumped in a foyer chair turally deficient, a term some said. A revolver went off in Clark- behind him. engineers say sent shudders son’s mouth early Feb. 3, 2003, af- Superior Court Judge Lar- across the nation because it FLORIDA ter Spector took her home from ry Paul Fidler polled the jury was widely misunderstood. the nightclub where she worked. and each member agreed that Crew of charter boat There were no fingerprints. a unanimous decision was not UTAH disappears at sea The jury had met for about possible. Last week, after the 44 hours since getting the case jury reported a 7-5 split, Fidler Damian Dovarganes/AP Photo Polygamist is charged MIAMI (AP) — A boat trip Sept. 10, and even did their own had ordered them back with Music producer Phil Spector, escorted by unidentified sheriffs with rape of ex-wife that began as a routine char- re-enactment of the shooting. new instructions. and his bodyguards, leaves Superior Court in Los Angeles. ter to the Bahamas turned SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — horribly wrong somewhere Prosecutors filed a rape charge on the high seas when four yesterday against the ex-hus- crew members vanished and band whose marriage was at the the two men who hired the center of polygamous-sect leader vessel were plucked out of a Judge rules against two parts of Patriot Act Warren Jeffs’ trial. life raft. The charge against Allen Kirby Logan Archer and ByWILLIAM MCCALL “now permits the executive The federal government Intelligence Surveillance Act Glade Steed came a day after Guillermo Zarabozo are in The Associated Press branch of government to con- apologized and settled part of violated the Fourth Amend- Jeffs was convicted of rape by custody on federal charges duct surveillance and searches the lawsuit for $2 million after ment’s guarantee against un- accomplice. while rescuers conduct a mas- PORTLAND, Ore. — Two of American citizens without admitting a fingerprint was reasonable search and seizure. Steed was 19 and his bride sive search in heavy rain for provisions of the USA Patriot satisfying the probable cause misread. But as part of the Aiken agreed with Mayfield, — also his first cousin — was 14 the crew of the 47-foot fishing Act are unconstitutional be- requirements of the Fourth settlement, Mayfield retained repeatedly criticizing the gov- when they were married in 2001. charter Joe Cool. Neither Ar- cause they allow search war- Amendment.” the right to challenge parts of ernment. He is accused of having sex with cher, who was a fugitive, nor rants to be issued without a Portland attorney Brandon the Patriot Act, which greatly “For over 200 years, this Na- the girl against her will after the Zarabozo is charged in the showing of probable cause, a Mayfield sought the ruling in expanded the authority of law tion has adhered to the rule of arranged marriage. disappearances. federal judge ruled yesterday. a lawsuit against the federal enforcers to investigate sus- law — with unparalleled suc- Steed, now 26, testified at Jeffs’ “All I can say at this point is U.S. District Judge Ann Ai- government after he was mis- pected acts of terrorism. cess. A shift to a Nation based trial that he did not force himself that the investigation is con- ken ruled that the Foreign In- takenly linked by the FBI to the Mayfield claimed that se- on extra-constitutional author- on the girl and said she initiated tinuing,” FBI spokeswoman telligence Surveillance Act, as Madrid train bombings that cret searches of his house ity is prohibited, as well as ill- their first sexual encounter. Judy Orihuela said. amended by the Patriot Act, killed 191 people in 2004. and office under the Foreign advised,” she wrote. 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Strip since Israel declared it a The march followed a tense “hostile territory.” UNITED NATIONS — Iraqi confrontation at the city’s famed The Israeli army said the Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki Shwedagon Pagoda between raids were a response to near told the U.N. General Assem- the protesters and riot police daily bombardment of Israeli bly yesterday that terrorism is who fired warning shots, beat border towns, including 20 mor- threatening to erase any gains some monks and dragged oth- tar shells and 10 rockets fired made in reducing sectarian kill- ers away into waiting trucks. yesterday, and Israeli Defense ings and establishing democratic The junta had banned all Minister Ehud Barak warned principles in his country. public gatherings of more that “we are moving closer to a He also warned that Iraq’s than five people and imposed broad and complex operation in neighbors must stop the con- a nighttime curfew following Gaza” to stop rocket fire. tinued flow into his country of eight days of anti-government Israel’s designation of Gaza weapons, suicide bombers and marches led by monks in Yan- as a “hostile territory” last funding for terrorism, saying gon and other areas of the week was a precursor to the there would be “disastrous con- country, including the largest possible cutoff of electricity and sequences” for the region and in nearly two decades. other utilities there, which is the world if they failed. The latest developments ruled by the Islamic militants “National reconciliation is could further alienate al- of Hamas. stronger than the weapons of ready isolated Myanmar from In yesterday’s airstrike, mis- terrorism,” al-Maliki said. But the international community siles killed at least four mem- said healing is “not the responsi- and put pressure on China, bers of the Army of Islam, a bility of the government alone.” Dima Gavrysh/AP Photo Myanmar’s top economic and small militant group involved “Today we feel optimistic that People watch the simulcast of the opening of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2007 season in Times diplomatic supporter, which in kidnapping a BBC journalist countries of the region realize Square yesterday. The Met opens with a new production of Donizetti’s ‘Lucia di Lammermoor.’ is keen to burnish its inter- and capturing an Israeli sol- the danger of the terrorist at- national image before next dier. tacks against Iraq, that it is not year’s Olympics in Beijing. in their interest for Iraq to be ITALY weak,” he said. IRELAND Al-Maliki said there have been Doctor alleges Pope many successes recently in Iraq. McCann photo is a dead end Irish PM narrowly violated doctrine He cited the calming of regions keeps job after probe like Anbar province, a recent By ABDELJALIL BOUNHAR Interpol said yesterday that Interpol said its office in Ma- ROME (AP) — A doctor al- drop in sectarian killings and the The Associated Press investigators have been study- drid, Spain, had received “a DUBLIN (AP) — Prime Min- leged yesterday that Pope John return of thousands of displaced ing the blurry detail of the photo. number of photographs from ister Bertie Ahern narrowly Paul II violated Catholic teach- families to their homes. ZINAT, Morocco — The par- Only vague outlines of the girl’s members of the public of po- defeated an attempt yesterday ing against euthanasia by re- “Our armed forces have been ents of missing British 3-year- face were visible in the picture, tential Madeleine sightings, to oust him from office because fusing medical care that would adamant in establishing law old Madeleine McCann had which showed a group of people including the picture taken in he took secret cash payments have kept him alive longer — a and order, as well as instilling a their hopes dashed again yes- that includes a woman wearing Morocco by a Spanish couple.” from businessmen. charge immediately dismissed sense of respect for the govern- terday when a girl resembling Moroccan-style clothing and The international police orga- Ahern faced his first-ever by Vatican officials. ment in many provinces which their daughter who was pho- carrying a fair-haired girl on nization, based in the southeast- “no confidence” vote in parlia- In an article in the Italian have diverse religious, sectar- tographed in Morocco turned her back. It did not suggest any ern French city of Lyon, said ment following his testimony journal Micromega, anaesthe- ian and ethnic affiliations,” he out to be the child of an olive effort by the woman to hide the the photos had been forwarded this month to a corruption tri- siologist Lina Pavanelli ques- said. farmer. child’s face. to Portuguese police, who are bunal, which has unearthed tioned why John Paul was only Although al-Maliki claimed The excitement over the An Associated Press report- leading an investigation into payments to Ahern in the mid- outfitted with a nasal feeding Anbar as a success, the calming photo, taken by Spanish tourist er reached the girl and her Madeleine’s disappearance. 1990s that exceed $140,000. tube on March 30, 2005, three of the province was a result of Clara Torres in northern Mo- family yesterday in Zinat in Madeleine vanished from Lawmakers in Ahern’s days before he died. She said the efforts of a coalition of Sunni rocco and widely published on northern Morocco, the moun- the Portuguese resort of three-party coalition voted he clearly was in need of ar- sheiks encouraged by U.S. mili- the Internet, testified to the in- tain village where the photo Praia da Luz on May 3, just to keep supporting him even tificial nutrition well before tary officers. Al-Maliki’s Shiite ternational frenzy the McCann was taken and where the fam- days before her fourth birth- though such payments break then. government has been cool to the case has sparked. Many people ily works a modest olive farm. day. Portuguese police have current ethics laws — and, Catholic teaching holds that it effort, paying it lip service while have hoped for signs that Mad- The girl is 3-year-old Bou- named the girl’s parents, according to opposition lead- is morally wrong to refuse “pro- at the same time only slowly al- eleine is alive more than four chra Ahmed Ben Aissa, and Kate and Gerry McCann, as ers, Ahern obstructed and told portionate” or ordinary care; locating funds for the area — un- months after she disappeared in the photo she was being official suspects in the disap- lies to the taxpayer-funded refusing such care amounts to der strong U.S. pressure from a Portuguese resort. carried by her mother. pearance. investigation. euthanasia. von Neumann photo: Courtesy of the Institute for Advanced Study EXTRA The Judith Roth Berkowitz Endowed Lecture in Women's Studies TheTheThe TerrorTerrorTerror DreamDreamDream FEAR AND FANTASY IN POST 9/11 AMERICA Thursday, September 27th at 5PM College Hall Room 200 Memorial Lectures Budapest: The Golden Years Living in Early 20th century mathematics education in Budapest and lessons for today von Neumann’s World Scientifi c creativity, technological advancement, Overview: and civilization’s accelerating Dilemma of Power István Deák, Columbia University Seth Low Professor Emeritus of History Lecturers: Tibor Frank, Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest Th omas Schelling, University of Maryland College Park Professor of History Nobel Laureate, Economics Panel Moderator: Paul Humke, St. Olaf College George Dyson, von Neumann biographer Panelists: Panel Moderator: Eric Gregory, Princeton University Ronald Graham, University of California, San Diego Panelists: Recipient of the Steele Prize for Lifetime Achievement Susan Faludi Freeman Dyson, Institute for Advanced Study Peter Lax, New York University Martin Nowak, Harvard University Recipient of the Wolf and Abel Prizes Tonight, Faludi will discuss her new Robert Wright, Princeton University László Lovász, Eötvös Loránd University book, The Terror Dream: Fear and Fantasy Recipient of the Wolf Prize 6 October 2007 | 8 pm Marina von Neumann Whitman, University of Michigan McCosh 50 Public Lecture Hall in Post 9/11 America. 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Rudy Fuller said. “I think that His back to the wall, other disappointing loss de- Down 2-1 with nine minutes we were fighting ourselves sends game spite playing Penn State evenly left to go in regulation, the with fatigue and we did well throughout the first half. The Quakers got a free kick a few to get through the first over- game went into half time tied yards outside the box. Keith time.” GK gives himself up into overtime at zero. Vereb kicked the ball over the As the second overtime “I think we came out and defenders, bending it David- started, the Quakers gained By SEBASTIEN ANGEL challenge.” M. SOCCER from page 14 played really well,” Healy said. Beckham style into the left cor- some energy and played in- Sports Editor Referee Mario Scilipoti sig- “We worked really hard, we ner of the net to send the game spired soccer. They again [email protected] naled for a free kick outside of decision,” Healy said. “It just moved the ball fast and I think into overtime. matched Penn State’s inten- When Penn State scored the box despite numerous Nit- ended up happening like that it was a hard fought game that “I think that was one of those sity, winning most 50-50 balls. the winning goal in its 3-2 tany Lion appeals for a penal- so I just tried to make the play went back and forth.” special moments where all his But one small slip-up cost Penn overtime win over Penn last ty. Penn blocked the kick, and outside the box.” However, the start of the sec- hard work paid off,” Healy said. the game. night, it was Kevin Sweetland Healy’s risk was validated. Sophomore keeper Kevin ond half did not go the Quak- All of the momentum that Despite the finish, Fuller — not starting goalkeeper “He did everything right on Sweetland came in to try to ers’ way, as they gave up the Vereb gained for the Quakers still has yet to count his team Drew Healy — who watched that play,” coach Rudy Fuller close the game out, but with first goal of the game less than led them into overtime, but out: “A result like tonight will the fatal header fly by. said. “He was aggressive, but 37 seconds left Penn State’s three minutes into the half. Penn State managed to control either break you or make you Four minutes earlier, Healy in the end he had to make a Frank Costigliola crossed the But three minutes later, for- the entire first overtime. stronger and I think that we had been sent off in a strange play on the man and the ball. ball to the far post and Jason ward Andrew Ferry tied the “They came out with a lot have a group that is going to incident that gave new mean- “Drew did what he needed Yeisley headed it past Sweet- game as he got by Taylor and of energy and deserve a lot of take it in the positive way.” ing to the phrase “sacrificing to do to keep our team in it.” yourself for the team.” Nor did Fuller take is- Penn State had a breakaway sue with the red card, which on a counterattack, putting NCAA rules state should be M. SOCCER: PENN 3, PENN STATE 2 (2OT) Healy in a tenuous spot — a shown to a defender if he fouls PENN SH SOG G A Pos. Penn State SH SOG G A Pos. ■ Lions forward bearing down an attacker with an “obvious Vereb 1 1 1 D Renfrow 1 D TEAM STATS ■ STAR OF THE GAME on him, almost sure to score. goal-scoring opportunity.” Mascarenhas MF Machi D Reihner 1 1 D So he roamed out of his pen- Healy was slightly less ac- Elicker DCasais D Penn State PENN PENN STATE Livingston D Miller 3 1 MF 21 Shots 8 Jr. F Jason Yeisley alty box and took the forward commodating, perhaps know- Hobson MF Parr D With the minutes ticking down intentionally — earning ing that he is suspended for Porch DDerkacz 1 1 D 9 Shots on goal 4 Unger MF Davidsson D away in double-overtime, him an ejection, but momen- Penn’s next game — at St. Gelsinger 3 1 1 F 6 Crnr. kicks 7 Yeisley got the job done for Grendi 3 MF Yeisley 5 3 2 1 F tarily keeping the winning Joseph’s on Saturday — be- Frank 1 1 F his team. Wide open six to Martini* MF 2 Saves 6 goal out of the net. cause of the red card. Ferry 1 1 1 F Cost* 3 2 MF eight yards in front of the net, the junior Costigliola* 2 1 1 MF Tasigianis* 1 1 M/F 13 Fouls 13 converted on a cross to the far post. He “That’s one of those things “I don’t think it was an out- Klein* 1 1 F Vera* F Correa* 1 1 MF 4 Assists 1 sunk the ball past Penn goalie Kevin where you just gotta make rageous call,” he said. “That’s Olopade* F Salvatico* 1 MF Sweetland, who took over for Drew Healy Total 8 4 2 1 Bohlen* D Attendance: 308 a decision,” Healy said. “It one of the dangers you have, *-substitute Total 21 9 3 4 after he received a red card. didn’t enter my head until the making a challenge out of the moment I had to make the box.” Carr leans on starting seven VOLLEYBALL to close out ’Nova sweep PENN 3, VILLANOVA 0 VOLLEYBALL from page 14 ers’ favor. When that didn’t work, she ■ INDIVIDUAL STATS ■ TEAM STATS nine kills behind a respect- brought the starters back in, able team attack percentage and they were able to right the of .243 . ship. The Quakers fought back PENN GP K E TA Pct. Villanova PENN The win was not without a with an 18-4 run and won 30- Shlimak 3 9 3 19 .316 29 Assists 37 37 Digs 44 hiccup in the last game. After 23 . Turner 3 7 3 19 .211 Swanson 3 9 5 27 .148 4.0 Team Blocks 5.0 game scores of 30-28 and 30-20 “We had a small bump,” 5 Services Aces 6 Black 3 10 2 22 .364 the Quakers fell behind 19-12 in Black said. “No one thought we 8 Service Errors 6 the third game. were going lose. No one hung Drucker 3 7 2 14 .357 “You always hope that your their head; we just refocused Zhang 3 3 2 9 .111 Game Scores team stays focused after you and took control.” Yeager 1 0 1 1 -1.00 PENN (3) 30 30 30 dominate games one and two, With this big victory in the Tryon 1 0 0 0 .000 Villanova (0) 28 20 23 but there is a tendency to relax books, plus another against Wojciechowski 3 0 0 0 .000 a bit,” Carr said. “You try to Temple over the weekend, the Total 3 45 18 111 .243 Team Records prepare your team for it, and I Quakers are sure other teams PENN 6-5, Villanova 9-6 hope that we have learned our will take notice. lesson.” “Teams will definitely go ■ STAR OF THE GAME Carr stayed with her start- hard and not overlook us,” Villanova GP K E TA Pct. ing rotation — Black, Swanson, Black said. Cherkez 3 10 12 42 -.048 PENN Shlimak, Linda Zhang , Madi- Princeton, who is next up Jr. Middle blocker Sellers 3 10 7 29 .103 son Wojciechowski , Natalie on Penn’s docket , might now Natalie Drucker Tartazky 3 3 7 14 -.286 Drucker and Kathryn Turner be looking past the Quak- Drucker ranks fourth on — until the Quakers got in ers’ fourth-place finish in the Studzinski 3 4 1 7 .429 the Quakers with 77 kills , trouble. league last year . Brown 3 0 0 1 .000 but her biggest contri- Then the coach tried jug- It took Princeton, who fin- Graman 3 1 0 1 1.00 bution last night may have come on gling the roster, making ished second in the league last Frizzell 3 0 0 0 .000 defense. She had two key block assists her first substitutions of the season , five games to beat the Ayala 1 0 0 0 .000 in Penn’s razor-thin 30-28 win in game one last night and four on the evening . match. She put in sophomore Wildcats earlier this season, Harrington 3 4 2 16 .125 Penn has now out-blocked its oppo- Christopher Chang/DP Staff Photographer Jesse Yeager and freshman setting up a competitive match Gulyas 3 1 0 4 .250 nents by a 95-65 margin this season. Kathryn Turner and Laura Black reach up for a block last night Megan Tryon, trying to swing for the Ivy opener this Satur- Total 3 33 29 114 .035 against Villanova. Black led the team with 10 kills. the momentum in the Quak- day. Never know what’s going on around Gonna rain? campus? Find out with the Sick of discovering great events at the DP last minute? THE PROBLEM: THE SOLUTION: UPS, FED EX and the Post Office Receive ALL of your mail and packages promptly, securely, and Want a quick, • confidentially in a safe environment. No more “yellow tags” for not able to leave packages at an attempted delivery, no more stolen letters or packages, no to the point, and unanswered address? more hassle with your mail. 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Nobody knows the implica- It’s unclear whether five- tions if the Ivy League were to and SPEC college years year eligibility can avoid a find itself as the lone D-I con- similar fate this time around, ference with only four years of HUOBER from page 14 FIVE YEARS from page 14 if and when formal legislation eligibility. is introduced. On the one hand, Orleans SPEC concert qualifies as a positive way. We’ve also found “The support for this seems pointed out, each year the rest “tradition.” But even if this that student-athletes who are to exist in a couple of BCS con- of the country would enroll proposed solution becomes a in school and are playing and ferences that … want two bites fewer football players, since reality, and students can in- are involved in their season of the apple,” said Drew Gal- each freshman class would deed experience both events generally do their best during braith , a Dartmouth associate be smaller. If some of the play- on that Friday evening, that time.” AD and the Ivy’s representa- ers who were not accepted to pressing problems remain. Tim Ford, an associate AD tive on the NCAA’s Academ- other programs came to the The conflict reflects a at Yale , sat on the Football ics and Eligibility Committee. Ivies, “maybe we’d be better,” glaring lack of foresight on Issues Committee as the Ivy “They want to be able to play he said. somebody’s part. Hershorn League’s representative. He kids as freshmen in a couple On the other hand, Galbraith puts SPEC’s decision some- said the FIC was presented of games and not lose that as a said, other schools would spin where in May or June, while with information indicating redshirt season.” the Ivy’s stance as a negative Athletic Department coordi- Courtesy Ray Lego that 64 percent of all football But nationwide, he said, “I during recruiting. Come to nator of marketing and pro- Ben Kweller will be playing at Penn during The Line, leading to a hasty players take more than four don’t think there have been our schools and you can play motions Brian Head says his compromise between SPEC and the Athletic Department. years to graduate. Moreover, significant changes in the for five years, they might say, office set the date sometime a survey revealed that 92 per- opinions.” while in the Ivy League you in August. planning, or the Athletic De- Head refers to includes the cent favor the chance to play in And even if the NCAA de- can only play for four. Both cited Penn’s jam- partment was too inwardly solidarity among a group of a fifth season. cides to adopt it, which could That stigma would be avoid- packed event schedule and focused to identify a poten- students forced to spend a The Ivy League neverthe- not take place until early 2009 ed, of course, in the event that facility availability as rea- tial problem. night in Penn’s famed bas- less finds this logic flawed. at the earliest, the Ivy League both the NCAA and the Ivies sons they were forced into If a compromise had been ketball arena, all after the “It’s a little bit backwards,” would then have to decide changed their requirements. selecting the date they did. reached that harmed neither ultimate prize: The sickest said Jeff Orleans, Executive whether it wanted to follow That could make recruiting But Head’s office lost in that event, none of this would seats in the house to watch Director of the Ivy League. suit. easier for Ivy coaches, Orleans jam-packed schedule the be relevant. Unfortunately, Penn’s most exciting team do “That’s changing the aca- Ford, from Yale; Galbraith, speculated, because they would minute detail that a 1,000- that is not the case. Allowing its thing. demics to meet the athletics. If from Dartmouth; and Erin Mc- “need to find fewer young men person student event would students to leave the Line Unfortunately, some of people are not ready to gradu- Dermott, a Princeton associ- who are good football players be taking place that week- for three hours puts the very them will be humming tunes ate after 4 years … because the ate AD, all believe that their and also good students.” end. nature of one of Penn’s best while their peers are sweat- football experience makes it respective schools, and the en- Yet these small concerns are According to Head, he sports traditions right in the ing it out. hard for them to be students tire League, would not budge clearly secondary to the larger and his office were not even line of fire. in the fall, then we ought to from the four-year standard. question. Unless Pederson can aware of the concert until “It’s a Penn tradition, and Ilario Huober is a senior International change the football experience Penn coach Al Bagnoli was convince his colleagues that recently, by which time we think all students should Relations major from Syracuse, N.Y., and so they’re ready to graduate.” unaware of this proposal. But, a fifth year will improve aca- it was too late to change participate,” Head said. “It’s a former Sports Editor of The Daily Pennsyl- The Ivy League is not alone. he said, “on the surface of it, demic performance, his initia- nights. Either SPEC was not great spirit-building event.” vanian. His e-mail address is Notre Dame coach Charlie it doesn’t make any sense.” tive will likely be defeated yet forthcoming enough with its But the spirit-building that [email protected]. Weis, for instance, told his He, too, was confident the again. 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THE DAILY PENNSYLVANIAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 PAGE 13 KEEP AN EYE ON DAILY DIGIT St. Louis at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. (MLB) Grand slams hit in MLB this year. That 132 equals the total hit all of last year SPORTSWIRE Why You Should Watch: The Mets haven’t fared well at Washington, and they’ll have to do better against St. Louis to hold off the Phils GAME PLAN NBA Pro Sports Phils stay hot on the trail Marion wants out of PHILLIES Kyle Lohse gave the Phil- 15th in 20 games, eliminated Suns organization 86-72 lies something they’ve sorely defending AL champion De- 2nd, East lacked down the stretch. Then troit from the postseason and PHOENIX (AP) — Phoe- YESTERDAY: W, 5-2 vs. Atlanta Washington helped them move set up a probable first-round nix Suns forward Shawn TODAY: at Atlanta, 7:05 p.m. closer to first place. matchup with Cleveland, the Marion, the team’s highest- Lohse became the first Central champion. paid player and a four-time NL Wildcard Race Phillies starter to pitch sev- All-Star, says he wants to be 1. San Diego 87-71 en innings in two weeks, and traded after eight years with 2. PHILLIES 1 GB Philadelphia moved within one NL Glance the club. 3. Colorado 1 GB game of NL East-leading New Yesterday’s games Marion said he decided PHILLIES 5, Atlanta 2 4. Atlanta 4 BG York with a 5-2 victory over the Florida 7, Chi. Cubs 4 to ask to leave because the Atlanta Braves last night. Pittsburgh 5, Arizona 1 team considered trading EAGLES Philadelphia remained one Houston 7, Cincinnati 6 him over the summer and 1-2 Washington 9, N.Y. Mets 6 game behind San Diego in the St. Louis 7, Milwaukee 3 won’t talk about a contract 4th, East NL wild-card. The Padres beat Colorado 2, L.A. Dodgers 0 extension. YESTERDAY: L, 56-21 vs. Detroit San Francisco 11-3. Colorado San Diego 11, San Diego 3 Marion told The Arizona beat Los Angeles 2-0 and re- Today’s games Republic late Tuesday that SUNDAY: vs. N.Y.G., 8:15 p.m. Arizona at Pittsburgh, 12:35 p.m. mained tied with the Phillies. Chi. Cubs at Florida, 4:05 p.m. he had informed the team Atlanta at PHILLIES, 7:05 p.m. of his desires and has strug- St. Louis at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. gled with the decision. George sees Yanks Houston at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. On the Air San Diego at Milwaukee, 8:05 p.m. “I’m tired of hearing my clinch playoff slot Colorado at Los Angeles, 10:10 p.m. name in trades,” Marion said by phone. “I love my fans in COLLEGE FOOTBALL ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. AL Glance Phoenix, but I think it’s time Southern Mississippi at (AP) — George Steinbrenner Yesterday’s games for me to move on.” moved to the front row of the Texas 16, L.A. Angels 2 Marion has two years left Boston 11, Oakland 6 Boise St. owner’s private suite, and the Detroit 9, Minnesota 4 (6) on his contract, which will celebration was on. Seattle 12, Cleveland 4 net him $16.4 million for this The New York Yankees Seattle 3, Cleveland 2 season and $17.8 million in 7:30 p.m. ESPN Toronto 8, Baltimore 5 clinched their 13th straight N.Y. Yankees 12, Tampa Bay 4 2008-2009. postseason appearance, beat- Chi. White Sox 3, Kansas City 0 GOLF ing the Tampa Bay Devil Rays Today’s games 12-4 last night to assure them- Toronto at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Knicks prez fires European PGA Tour, Seve Minnesota at Boston, 7:05 p.m. H. Rumph Jr./AP Photo selves of at least a wild-card N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. back at his accuser Trophy, First Round berth in the playoffs. Kan. City at Chi. White Sox, 8:11 p.m. The Phillies Greg Dobbs (right) celebrates with Jimmy Rollins The victory, New York’s Cleveland at Seattle, 10:05 p.m. after Rollins scored in the first inning last night. NEW YORK (AP) — New 3:30 p.m. TNT York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas testified yesterday that he never cursed at a MLB NFL fired team executive who Chi. Cubs at Florida has accused him of sexual harassment. 4 p.m. WGN CB Hall’s antics Association. Positive pot test puts electronic monitoring and or- In his second day on the The Falcons (0-3) acted dering him to submit to ran- witness stand at a trial in come back to bite quickly after their defensive Vick on short leash dom drug testing. federal court in Manhattan, SOCCER FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. star was called for three pen- RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A The urine sample was sub- Thomas denied allegations (AP) — In another distraction alties totaling 67 yards on federal judge placed tighter mitted Sept. 13, according to in a $10 million lawsuit that FIFA Women’s World Cup for the Atlanta Falcons, Pro one possession, including two restrictions on Michael Vick a document by a federal pro- he repeatedly addressed the semifinal, U.S. vs. Brazil Bowl cornerback DeAngelo personal fouls, then got into a yesterday after the Atlanta bation officer that was filed in plaintiff, Anucha Browne Hall said yesterday he’s been heated sideline confrontation Falcons quarterback tested U.S. District Court. Sanders, as “bitch” and “ho” 7:55 p.m. ESPN2 fined $100,000 and may be sus- with coach Bobby Petrino and positive for marijuana. Vick, who has admitted while they worked together pended for at least a quarter of an assistant. Because of the result, U.S. bankrolling a dogfighting op- at Madison Square Garden. MLS, Los Angeles at Kan- the next game for his meltdown The penalties led to a Caro- District Judge Henry Hudson eration on property he owns Degrading a woman that against Carolina. lina touchdown that tied the placed special conditions on in Surry County in his written way “is never OK,” he told sas City Hall wasn’t pleased with the game at 17 in the third quarter. Vick’s release, including re- federal plea, is scheduled for the jury of five women and ruling and wants to file an ap- The Panthers went on to a 27- stricting him to his home be- sentencing Dec. 10. He faces three men. “It is never ap- 8 p.m. ESPN2 peal through the NFL Players 20 victory. tween 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. with up to five years in prison. propriate.” “The Line” is coming... Keep checking PennAthletics.com for a surprise announcement telling you where to get your wristband for “The Line”! 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When Steve Pederson , ath- Pederson and his supporters, letic director at the University of including American Football Nebraska and chairman of the Coaches Association executive Division I Football Issues Com- director Grant Teaff, argue that mittee, briefed the media six a fifth year could benefit both weeks ago on the various pro- football and academics. More Extending Eligibility posals that the committee con- bodies on the roster would mean sidered, there was one topic at fewer injuries, Pederson said (al- ■ The Division I Football Issues Committee has the forefront of his mind. though the total number of schol- proposed granting a fifth year of eligibility to all “Those of you who know me arships would not be increased). know that I never miss the op- With redshirting no longer an op- football players portunity to talk about the fifth tion, freshmen could also gain ■ Chris Donadio/The Collegian year of eligibility,” he said. experience. The football community is divided, primarily Defender John Elicker struggles past Penn State’s Vincent Salvatico last Under his latest initiative, I- He refuted the notion that over the potential impact on academic perfor- night . The Nittany Lions pulled out the victory in double-overtime. A and I-AA football players who players’ education would suffer, mance finish at least 80 percent of their the main sticking point for op- courseload through four aca- ponents of the plan. ■ Even if the NCAA decides to adopt the initia- demic years would be allowed to “We’re talking about the 37 seconds separate play in a fifth season. Redshirt- chance to enhance education, tive, the Ivy League might stick to a four-year ing would also be eliminated. not drag it out,” Pederson ar- cycle. But the adoption of the initiative is un- This idea has been proposed gued. “We certainly believe it likely, although high-profile figures — like NCAA — and shot down — several will effect graduation rates in a M. Soccer from draw times over the past 10 years. And president Myles Brand — are in favor of it while Pederson is certain that See FIVE YEARS, page 11 Penn State’s Yeisley sinks game-winner with the clock ticking down in double-overtime By JOHN CESARINE the deciding factor. Staff Writer Penn had a corner kick and got Traditions on a collision course: [email protected] caught in a defensive lapse when Early in the first half, Penn the ball was cleared out towards midfielder Alex Grendi displayed midfield. It could not keep the remarkable footwork, dribbled ball in its zone, and Penn State Sleeping in and rocking out past two defenders, put a shot had a wide open breakaway with on goal that got past Penn State no Quakers in sight. goalie Conrad Taylor — and Goalkeeper Drew Healy was watched it fly over the net. forced to make a play on the ball, It was a sign of things to come which he did. But he also made for the Quakers, who played an- a play on the man. He was given other solid game but gave up a a red card and ejected, since he goal with 37 seconds left to fall was the last man defending. to Penn State 3-2 in double over- “That’s one of those things time . where you’ve just gotta make a One costly miscue late in the second overtime turned out to be See M. SOCCER, page 10 TAKING ONE FOR THE TEAM — A RED CARD, NO LESS | SEE PAGE 10 VOLLEYBALL: PENN 3, VILLANOVA 0 Christopher Chang/DP Staff Photographer The volleyball team gathers during halftime at Villanova last night. Penn swept the Wildcats easily for its sixth victory. Alex Small/DP File Photo Students wait in the Line at World Cafe Live to secure their basketball season tickets last November. Volleyball turns tables asketball season is right According to SPEC co-director around the corner, and it’s ILARIO and College sophomore Preston time to start thinking about Hershorn, his office contacted the and records big upset Bgetting season tickets. HUOBER Athletic Department Tuesday to try The Athletic Department has to work out a mutual solution to the By SAMUEL MONDRY-COHEN years. announced that the Line — when problem. Staff Writer “The energy and attitude go- students sleep over at the Palestra concert, and the Athletic Depart- Hershorn said that an agreement [email protected] ing into the match was so dif- to get their hands on the choice seats ment would draw as many students was reached that would allow stu- The Penn volleyball team may ferent from the last two years,” for the upcoming season — will take as possible to build a strong and spir- dents holding tickets to the concert have recorded its last upset of captain Laura Black said. “Even place on Oct. 5. But the line forming ited student section for basketball to check into the Line, then go with the season. From here on out it when they had a couple runs on outside of Irvine Auditorium on that games. a Line leader to and from Irvine Au- could be the favorite. us we kept our composure and very same night may put a damper But how can students be two ditorium for the Kweller show while The Quakers (6-5) defeated a kept fighting.” on Penn basketball’s annual kickoff places at once? How can students be the remainder of the basketball fans strong Villanova team (9-6) in No star player emerged from event. asked to choose between two events, remain at the Palestra, as usual. three games last night. the victory, which Black main- The Social Planning and Events especially considering they are bom- “We don’t want to make kids “We are an upset team this tained was a team effort. Committee has made an announce- barded by publicity from both par- choose between going to the concert year,” coach Kerry Carr said. “People covered and made ment of its own. Rock artist Ben ties urging them to take part? and getting season basketball tick- “They dominated us 3-0 last year good plays when it wasn’t a great Kweller will be headlining this year’s Somewhere along the line, there ets,” Hershorn said. “They’re both and the year before; tonight we set or pass.” main fall concert — on Oct. 5 at Ir- was a serious lack of coordination good Penn traditions and big Penn dominated them 3-0. We are that Black led the team with 10 kills. vine. between two groups integral to events.” good and I think some people are The Texas duo of Anna Shlimak On the surface, it would appear Penn student life that need to be For argument’s sake, I’ll drink starting to realize it.” and Julia Swanson each added that Penn has really shot itself in working in concert rather than butt- his Kool-Aid and agree that the There was a clear difference the foot on this one. Ideally, SPEC ing heads. between last night and previous See VOLLEYBALL, page 10 would sell all 1,100 tickets for its fall But all may not be lost just yet. See HUOBER, page 11 Sports Desk (215) 898-6585 x145 Visit us online at dailypennsylvanian.com Send story ideas to [email protected]