The Triangle

Fans heartbroken over celebrity deaths

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Last week, the entertainment industry lost four of its greatest icons. Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon, and Billy Mays sadly passed away and will be forever remembered as icons in American culture.

Ed McMahon, the longtime pitchman and Johnny Carson sidekick whose "Heeeeeeere's Johnny!" became an extremely popular catchphrase, died last Tuesday.

Drexel partners with Jersey high school

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Drexel University and Haddonfield Memorial High School announced a partnership that will provide additional academic resources for Haddonfield's students and faculty.

John DiNardo, vice provost for academic affairs, said Haddonfield initially approached Drexel to try to see how the University could help the high school in regards to incorporating online components in their own programs.

FAFSA online form simplified under changes

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced several proposed changes to simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, June 24.

The application, used annually by college students to obtain government loans and grants, has been criticized by experts as being too lengthy with many unnecessary questions.

Congress, President push health care reform plan

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As President Barack Obama pushes for healthcare reform, Democrats and Republicans in Congress debate a measure to provide a single-payer healthcare system in the United States.

Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.), finance committee chairman, is currently drafting a proposal to cost a rumored $1.

University introduces graduate public policy program

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Prospective students attended an information session on Drexel's new Master of Science in Public Policy, June 30.

Richardson Dilworth, associate director of political science and director of Drexel's Center for Public Policy, which oversees the new graduate program, led the presentation.

Drexel receives nanotech funds

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Nanotechnology promises to create advances in fields ranging from health care to consumer products, introducing applications that could help locate target, and destroy cancer cells as well as ridding contaminants from the environment.

This past month, the Nanotechnology Institute announced a total of $2 million to be awarded to 30 scientists from five different universities and institutions within the Philadelphia region for research focused on advancing the field.

Groups contest Iranian election

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Drexel students and faculty view the Iranian election protests as a sign of popular discontent with the Iranian government and agree that while the United States should not be politically involved in the election results, the violence against protestors should be condemned.

Twitter use declines amomg students

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The social networking site Twitter may be losing the interest of its current users as quickly as it is generating new ones.

A Harvard Business study concluded that 10 percent of Twitter users generate 90 percent of the content. The study also found that more than half of the users who create an account only update their status or, "tweet," once in their lifetime.

Business competition held for start-ups

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship held their annual Business Incubator Competition June 4, in which startup businesses compete for funds and a designated space in the Baiada Business Incubator. Stabiliz Orthopedics, a company designing a new fracture fixation device to help trauma patients, won first place in the event.

Drexel Crime Report

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The following are crimes that occurred on or near campus and were reported to The Triangle by the Drexel University Department of Public Safety. All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement or DPS incident reports.

June 1, 2009

THEFT FROM VEHICLE

9:30 p.

Beach Blast

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Lambda Zeta Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha continued its tradition of competing in the annual Cape Express Beach Blast Soccer Tournament. The team won their respective bracket with winning scores of 9-6, 10-4, and 4-2. In the finals, Pi Kappa Alpha won a 4-3 victory to become the Men's Open Division Champions for the third straight year.

Constructing a Web site

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Have you ever been in a rush to get to classes and ran into a big blue tarp when trying to get through the Quad? Have you gotten lost amongst piles of poles and dirt while trying to find your way into the gym? Have you heard rumors about a Taco Bell in the Hagerty Library and went to check it out, only to find a crowded set of tables and no food in sight but lame Sodehxo snacks? Have you crashed into a fence surrounding Kelly? If any of the above situations apply to you, you may agree with our simple request.

Iran's protests strike chord in US

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Events that affect both society and the world at large in life-altering, unprecedented ways are rare to witness. For previous generations, the influence came in the form of depression, war, liberation of the society on political, social and sexual levels, the power of free speech and being able to change the world with direct action.

Cost of oil poses problems for the economy again

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Oil prices exceeded $147 a barrel on July 11, 2008. Before that, Goldman Sachs predicted that oil prices would reach $200 a barrel. But it did not. In fact, it dropped to close to $32 in mid January 2009 and some predicted that the price would go as low as $25 a barrel.

Careers in education remain underappreciated

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Much of our childhoods have been spent in the classroom, our teachers serving as our surrogate parents. No one person devoted more time or energy in their schedule caring for us. Education is the foundation of society. Our early social, cultural and intellectual growth stems from our educational system.

Benefits of video games outweigh the negatives

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As I write this, there are many issues going on in the world today. Economic woes, political woes, and all the celebrities that you like are dying off while the ones that you don't like continue to thrive and multiply like roaches. Fortunately, we're not going into anything serious or deep like that.

Bates resigns, headed to Princeton

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Drexel men's lacrosse head coach Chris Bates has resigned to take over the head coaching position at Princeton University.

"This is a great opportunity for me and my family," Bates said in a June 29 press release issued by Princeton's athletic department.

Bates will be tough to replace

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Chris Bates brought 110 percent to the lacrosse field everyday.

I never questioned that; I didn't have to.

I could see it in his facial expression or his body language any time one of his players made a careless pass in his own end or took a foolish penalty which led to a man-advantage goal for the opposition.

Hester receives Honda Inspiration Award in NYC

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Nicole Hester is as modest a person as you will meet.

Fortunately for the recently graduated women's basketball standout, her well-documented battle against Hodgkin's Lymphoma and ultimate victory against the potentially fatal disease, speaks for itself - as do the awards that come along with it.

New logo will not change mediocre Sixers

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Last week the 76ers unveiled their "new" team logo for the 2009-10 season. Well, it's not really new considering it's the same logo worn by the 1983 championship team, but it does serve a purpose.

Over the last few seasons the Sixers have been a very mediocre franchise.

'Producers' finds huge success on Walnut Street

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Walnut Street Theatre's 200th season is coming to a close with Mel Brooks' Tony-Award winning musical, "The Producers." The comedy came to life as the local and international cast kept the audience in stitches. Every aspect of the production was fabulous and a perfect complement to the high-energy performance.

'Away We Go' delivers a refreshing summer film

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

One of the things that I really enjoy about summertime is the movies. I love big blockbusters that are a little superficial and heavy on special effects and star power. Every summer, there is a new batch of big budget studio flicks that I cannot wait to see.

No Doubt returns to music after 5-year hiatus

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As well as "the year of the ox," 2009 is proving to be "the year of band comebacks." Many bands have reformed and returned to life on the road. No Doubt is one of these bands to head back out on tour this year. They were never officially broken up, but like many bands they were on a hiatus without a definite promise of when they would return.

Experimental beer captures wide variety of flavors

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful, exciting break. I have found quite the experience for our returning peers: Ommegang's Biere de Mars, literally, a trial-type brew. Biere de Mars is a Biere de Garde, a "beer to be guarded." Don't confuse this with the likes of the American Strong; Beire de Garde is strictly experimental, but the moniker is not catchall.

Liu brings light to American brand's globalization

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The American icon KFC is now a Chinese one as well. Beginning with a single store in 1987, KFC has grown to become the largest restaurant chain in the country, foreign or domestic. With over 2,000 restaurants in China, KFC outnumbers McDonald's two to one.