Kristen Smith, a junior biomedical engineering major, is the presumptive new president of the Undergraduate Student Government Association for the 2008-2009 academic year. Barring a surprise write-in campaign, Smith's presidency is secured. The USGA has been put in a similar situation in years past - both John Dougherty and Dan Steinberg ran unopposed for the organization's presidency in 2004 and 2006, respectively.
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.
The stage was set for the men's lacrosse team to celebrate the first CAA championship in school history. Drexel led Hofstra 9-7 with under a minute-and-a-half to go and the celebration to follow seemed all too fitting for a team that had accomplished so much this year.
My senior high school "PROM" was such a thrilling event: the fancy dress, uncomfortable shoes, smelly corsage, bumpy limo ride, embarrassing poses, bad food, irritating music and plenty of characters. But aside from all of the annoyances, it was a night that I will never forget.
The Triangle hosted a town hall meeting May 6 for students to learn about USGA candidates' platforms and plans for the 2008-2009 school year. One of the major themes of the town hall was communication, ranging from students' experiences with co-op, to messaging and publicity on campus.
"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.
The women's softball team lost its chance to compete in the CAA Tournament as the Dragons were swept in their final three-game series by Georgia State. Drexel lost 8-5 and 5-4 in a doubleheader May 3 and lost its season finale 5-3 May 4. The Dragons started off well in the final game of the series, taking a 3-0 lead in the third inning.
Being a college student in Philadelphia, chances are you've attended either a show Larry Magid has booked or a venue where he has presented thousands of music legends. On May 7, Drexel University hosted Magid, the founder of Electric Factory concerts, as well as WXPN's midday host, David Dye, in an interview before a small group.
