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Undergrad to open for Coldplay

The Triangle, Drexel University, PA

5 hours ago by Alysson Cwyk

Every year, Drexel students repeatedly excel in academia-related competitions around the world, but this summer, one music industry junior has rocked-literally. Singer/songwriter Jonah Delso won a contest to open for the popular British group Coldplay July 25 at Philadelphia's Wachovia Center.

Final Fantasy game for Wii trumps Playstation version

The Triangle, Drexel University, PA

8 hours ago by Brett Fischer

Very rarely has the Final Fantasy franchise ever created a game that was a disappointment, but one of the worst video games ever created in the franchise was "Chocobo's Dungeon 2" for Playstation.

Even though it was not too terrible of a play, Final Fantasy games are of another breed, and always lend themselves to high expectations.

DU to upgrade DragonFly across campus

The Triangle, Drexel University, PA

4 hours ago by Marshall Fleming

Drexel University will soon complete a project that will upgrade its wireless network across its main campus.

Aruba Networks was selected to take on the project that will fully upgrade DragonFly, Drexel's wireless network, for the first time since 2004.

"Last year we knew we would be starting the replacement cycle," Ken Blackney, associate vice president of IRT, said.

New dean restructures Admissions Office

The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, PA

10 hours ago by Alyssa Schwenk

Although it has only been three weeks since new Dean of Admissions Eric Furda took over, changes are already evident in the Admissions Office.

Furda, who began July 1, appointed two new vice-deans to serve as his seconds-in-command and has "restructured" the department to be more streamlined and efficient, he said.

Hundreds sign up for free Equifax

The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD

10 hours ago by Brady Holt

Students, university scramble after DOTS prints Social Security numbers

Back-to-back robberies occur in same area

The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD

10 hours ago by Megan Eckstein

Non-student robberies occur both Monday and Tuesday on College Ave., Rhode Island Ave.

Fire at 41st and Walnut streets

The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, PA

10 hours ago by Lara Seligman

A fire broke out at 4044-46 Walnut St. on Saturday evening, causing no injuries but displacing three Penn students.

According to Director of Operations and External Affairs at the Division of Public Safety Stefanie Cella, the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

Standing by my Coke addiction

The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD

19 hours ago by Adi Joseph

Adi Joseph examines the subtle nuances of the Coca Cola vs. Pepsi debate.

Making the big move to the HOF

The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, PA

10 hours ago by Neil Fanaroff

Throughout his lifetime, Walter O'Malley was a trailblazer. And now, even after death, he continues to be a pioneer among his kind.

As owner of the Dodgers, he was instrumental in bringing baseball to the West Coast. And now, with his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, he becomes the first Penn alumnus ever to be enshrined in Cooperstown.

Sacramone '10 going to Olympics

Brown Daily Herald, Brown University , RI

4 days ago by Erin Frauenhofer

The best gymnast in Brown's history will be heading to Beijing this summer. USA Gymnastics announced Thursday that Alicia Sacramone '10 has been chosen as one of six athletes who will compete for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for women's gymnastics.