The Triangle

Pennoni outlines DU status

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Drexel's administrative leaders gathered Jan. 28 for a University Assembly that outlined the current state of the University and plans for its future. The presentation, which was delivered to a mixed group of students, faculty, and administration, covered a wide variety of topics from the effects of the recent economic hardships on Drexel's finances to a look at the University's enrollment increases throughout the last decade.

College of Medicine starts clinical trial

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Drexel University's College of Medicine and Hahnemann Hospital are recruiting for a phase two clinical trial of Prochymal, a stem cell therapy developed by Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. The therapy is designed to treat patients with recent heart attacks to minimize scar formation and promote cardiac function by infusing patients with stem cells capable of differentiating into heart muscle cells.

Panelists discuss school violence

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Twenty-six South Philadelphia High School students, all of Asian descent, were attacked throughout the school day Dec. 3, 2009 by a group of predominately black students.

In the aftermath of the attack, many of the Asian students at the school boycotted classes for a period of time.

Students study 'sudden stories'

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Drexel University Writing Center collaborated with One Book One Philadelphia to host the second of its three-part "Sudden Stories" creative writing workshop Feb. 3.

The workshop focused on themes from "The Complete Persepolis" by Mary Jane Satrapi, a novel about a girl's every day life during the revolution in Iran.

LeBow hosts global business forum

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Drexel University's LeBow College of Business, in collaboration with the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia, hosted the 7th annual Global Business Conference Feb. 3. The keynote address was given by U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Dennis F. Hightower.

DU discusses LGBT problems

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Drexel University hosted a multicultural Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender panel discussion in Hagerty Library Feb. 4.

The panel was led by Lee Carson of the Black Gay Men's Leadership Council; San Van of Queer Philadelphia Asians; Jaci Adams, an independent speaker; Molik Harvey of Trans Masculine Advocacy Network; Norman Medina of the Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Education Initiative; Robert Burns of COLOURS; and Monet Hawkins of Beta Phi Omega, a lesbian sorority.

Students garden Philly with UC Green

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Do you have a green thumb, but no way to put it to good use within the confines of your dorm room, high-rise apartment, or house with less space in your yard than your bathroom? Many Philadelphians feel that they have to sacrifice the sight of flowers and trees for the culture and convenience of living in a city.

Obama addresses nation through YouTube

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

On Jan. 27 during the State of the Union Address, President Obama utilized communication technology to reach the public by allowing thousands of people to submit questions to be answered by Obama himself via YouTube.

Between Jan. 27 and Feb. 1, people could vote for their favorite questions, and those with the highest approval ratings were selected to be discussed by Obama.

Police search for male in domestic dispute

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Drexel Police announced Thursday that they were looking for a man who may have been armed and was involved in a domestic dispute with two Drexel students. The man, Darius Aponte, was described as a 19-year-old who did not attend Drexel but had reportedly made threats against two Drexel students during an argument.

Officials debate content in digital health records

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

When Kaiser Permanente started giving patients online access to their medical records nearly five years ago, it offered the same lab reports doctors saw-complete with warning flags highlighting any abnormal results.

The capital letters - such as "H" for "high" -- alarmed many patients.

Crime & Policy Violation Report

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 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 between Jan. 21, 2010 and Jan. 31, 2010. All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement or DPS incident reports.

Conflicting thoughts on Liberty Scholars Program

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Our University will create 250 full tuition scholarships for city graduates over the next five years. These scholarships are expected to cost around $28 million. Announced in the wake of widespread calls to ameliorate the education system across the board in Philadelphia, some have met this announcement with unwavering approval.

Hall of Fame in the steroid era

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The start of spring training for the new baseball season is less than two weeks off, leaving only the minor distraction of the Super Bowl remaining on the winter sports schedule. So with what Commissioner Bud Selig has told us, the steroid era is behind us.

Marginean honored at 106th Annual PSWA Awards

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

As a member of the Romanian Under-20 National team, Gabriela Marginean averaged 19.5 points and seven rebounds per game and was named a team captain.

Sounds like an international talent that should be highly touted.

Fortunately for Drexel, Marginean was relatively unknown and turned out to be a great discovery for her coach, Denise Dillon.

Fouch, free throws carry Dragons

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Freshman Chris Fouch continued to light up the scoreboard during the Drexel men's basketball team's 97-55 thrashing of Towson at the Daskalaskis Athletic Center Feb. 2.

Fouch dropped 28 points on the Tigers, including a ridiculous 6-of-7 from beyond the three-point arc.

Sellout ignites Drexel victory

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In order to prepare her team for a Jan. 31 home matchup with Delaware, Drexel women's basketball head coach Denise Dillon put up a specific statistic on the board in the locker room for all of her players to see.

"[Elena] Delle Donne gets 35 [points], the rest of the team gets 20.

SMT students make NGWSD hit

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The students at Penn Alexander School in West Philadelphia only have gym class once a week.

But a surprising visit from Drexel University sport management students in Amy Giddings' women and minorities in sport class made their latest session a memorable one.

Birds failed to fill Dawkins' void

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

For the Philadelphia Eagles' fan base, the 2009 season ended before it even began. Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels surgically removed Philadelphia's heart and soul when he plucked seven-time Pro Bowl safety Brian Dawkins from free agency. And once the season began it was more of the same, or what Eagles President Joe Banner would refer to as "insanity.

Drexel loses lead, win streak

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Drexel women's basketball team was stunned by Towson 53-48 Feb. 4 at the Towson Center in Towson, Md. as the Tigers snapped the Dragons' six-game winning streak.

Senior forward Gabriela Marginean had a game-high 28 points for Drexel (14-7, 8-2 Colonial Athletic Association), but it was not enough.

Saints carry sympathy card into Super Bowl

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Since the Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills met in Super Bowl XXVII, there haven't been two number one seeds in the Super Bowl - until now.

The two best teams in the regular season are set to face off at Sun Life Stadium Sunday, Feb. 7 in Miami as the AFC's No.

La Citadelle is a hidden delight

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

To get away from the stress of school, I headed south of Walnut St. in hopes of finding a hidden getaway that many had raved about online. I made my way in the blistering cold until I spotted the quaint La Citadelle at the corner of 16th and Pine in the middle of a quiet residential neighborhood.

'John' showcases Tatum's talent

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

As a 22-year-old male, my first inclination of a movie to go see would not be the romantic/drama "Dear John." I have nothing against the genre, it just isn't my thing. Having said that, I really think that films of this genre can prove preconceptions wrong and thankfully "Dear John" really caught me off guard with the caliber of the filmmaking.

Dear Mon

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

What's the best way to tell my roommate that I don't want to live with her next year?

Gently but firmly. If you are friends (or were before you moved in together), stress that it's for the sake of your relationship. Tell her you love hanging out with her and you want her in your life, but think that continuing to live together will put too much strain on your friendship.

'Monk's Blood' resembles Belgian beer

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It's great how the weather dropped the temperature back down to where it belongs - right where I expect it to be during what are supposed to be the coldest months of the year. It really isn't even that cold, but there's less guesswork to do when I don't have time to check the weather.

Academy misses prime Oscar contenders in '10

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Honorable Mentions: Every person or film included in this top 10 list had the support for an Oscar nomination, but ultimately the support died out or wasn't strong enough. The following people and films are ones which received even less support but are just as deserving.