The Triangle

State troopers stay in Race Street Dorm

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Pennsylvania State Police have selected Drexel University's campus as the main base of operations as they provide security for the National Governors Association conference in Philadelphia.
Troopers from various units and locations across the state are staying in the Race Street Residence Hall from July 7 to July 15, officials said.

Friends, colleagues remember Bilgutay's successes

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Dr. Nihat M. Bilgutay, 56, a professor and former head of Drexel's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, died July 1 at his home in Wallingford, Pa., after a two-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
During his 26 years at the University, Bilgutay was a driving force in the ECE department's success and growth, according to Moshe Kam, ECE department head and professor.

Residents question police involvement

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Philadelphia community members spoke out July 8 against a lack of police involvement and voiced their concerns about drugs and violence at a town hall meeting with Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey at the Metropolitan Baptist Church at 3500 Baring Street.

Archives release former President Papers

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Drexel University Archives and Special Collections have released the University's Presidential Papers, which chronicle changes over the University's history as affected by events including World War II and the civil rights movement.
The papers include letters and other records from past University presidents, rosters of previous Drexel students, information on previous Drexel programs and a variety of other information relating to the University, according to Robert Sieczkiewicz, university archivist and the supervisor for the project.

Crime Report

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

July 2, 2008
FORCED ENTRY
5:35 a.m. 3400 Block of Powelton St.
An unknown individual broke into a house by forcing open the roof access door and gained entry to the house via the attic stairs. Nothing was reported stolen.
THEFT FROM VEHICLE
9:07 p.

Drexel students create brain-controlled video game

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In the age of highly interactive games such as the Wii, a group of six Drexel students have develeoped Lazybrains, a video game which requires no movement and only one's brain for the controller.
Lazybrains is a brain-computer interface that uses the brain's concentration levels to control the character.

CNHP awarded five- year $1.5 million faculty development grant

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Linda Wilson, assistant professor of nursing for the College of Nursing and Health Professions, has been awarded a five-year grant of nearly $1.5 million from the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration.
The grant, "Faculty Development: Integrating Technology into Nursing Education and Practice," will enable Drexel to work with three other schools that "have entered into a collaborative agreement to incorporate the use of technology in their respective nursing undergraduate and graduate programs," according to a summary of the grant.

'Smart Energy' presents alternate energy sources

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As gas prices climb and the concern for environmental consequences and limited supply of natural resources grows, people such as Jason Baxter, assistant professor at the College of Engineering, are attempting to understand and educate about technologies that may lead to alternative sources of energy.

Ross Commons Closes for Renovations

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Friday, June 13th Student Union Operations closed Ross Commons for the summer term for renovations. When the doors re-open in September, Ross Commons will provide students with more meeting room space, a small reception area for private events, an upgraded game room and a resource center that will include a copier and computers.

Drexel "greening" pays off

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Triangle Editorial Board is pleased to congratulate Drexel University for placing first in Pennsylvania and ninth in the nation for partial campus recycling programs. The award comes from a program called "Recycle Mania" and is sponsored by the federal Environmental Protection Agency.

Institution of marriage evolves with society

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In his June 27 letter to the editor, Lux Gurusamy wrote: "Marriage is not just a religious symbol or social status or even a spiritual status. It is an identity. It is an identity that has been present ever since time began. � Our ancestors, who were relatively smarter than us, never fooled with that identity.

Drexel earns Tony P. Crest Award for concrete canoe

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Drexel concrete canoe team recently won the Tony P. Crest Award for demonstrating superior and creative use of technology and materials in the construction of their canoe.
"It feels excellent," Pat Perhosky, a member of the team, said. "We put a lot of hard work into this project this year.

UMass and Penn State to join Drexel lacrosse in CAA

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Just as Drexel was beginning to dominate the conference, lacrosse competition will only get stronger.
UMass and Penn State will be joining the Colonial Athletic Association's men's lacrosse conference in 2010.
My initial reaction, like many others, was to jump to the conclusion that their additions would be purely beneficial to the CAA.

Controversial album speaks boldly

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Last October, Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones announced during a performance at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City that the title for his next album was going to be "N****r." Immediately, buzz snowballed, and as the controversy spread, Nas was the object of lavish praise and trifling condemnation.

Gay film fest showcases art, not just sexuality

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Open your mind. Have you ever encountered something out of your comfort zone, but grown to love it after it was done? Or maybe jumped to conclusions too early in the game, only to find that your initial thought just pulled a 180 on your mind? One might experience this phenomena if they attend the 14th Annual Philadelphia International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, taking place at venues across Center City July 10-22.

Documentary exposes intense life of American hero

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

What constitutes distinguishing someone as an American hero? Must they lead their country? Fight for their country? Or even die for their country? At this time in the United States, we sometimes overlook the individuals who have represented our nation with the highest honor and respect and only look to what is directly displayed in front of our eyes.