Month: November 2012
Nov. 30, 2012
What’s Happening in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Magazine’s Thinkfest This two‐day event will spotlight the boldest thinkers in our region. Take a look at Philadelphia’s bright future, and meet the thought…
Nov. 29, 2012
Diwali Lights celebration held for Hindi New Year
Diwali Lights, a collaboration between Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania to celebrate the Indian festival of lights, was held Nov. 18 in Drexel’s…
Nov. 16, 2012
Fry plans for 30th Street rail yards
Drexel University will spend at least $1 million on a study into the possibility of expanding the University City campus above the Schuylkill Rail Yards…
Nov. 16, 2012
Report explores economic impact
Drexel University President John A. Fry released the school’s 2012 economic impact report Nov. 12, detailing how the University has contributed to the growth and…
Nov. 16, 2012
M. soccer falls to Brown in NCAAs
All they could do was wait. As the 2012 NCAA College Cup bracket was revealed the evening of Nov. 12, the Drexel men’s soccer team…
Nov. 16, 2012
Crew earns six gold medals at Frostbite Regatta
The Drexel University men’s and women’s crew teams capped off their fall seasons on a high note Nov. 10 at the Frostbite Regatta on the…
Nov. 16, 2012
Drexel Players spell out success
The Drexel Players opened their presentation of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Nov. 9. The musical comedy’s final performances will take place Nov.…
Nov. 16, 2012
Manakeesh expands the palate
Before regaling you with tales of culinary adventure, let me make something perfectly clear: judging food is difficult. Now, that may sound as if I’m…
Nov. 16, 2012
Wash. and Colo. legalize marijuana
On Nov. 6, Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize marijuana across the board for both medical and recreational use without a prescription.…
Nov. 16, 2012
Paying off the national debt
Now that the elections are over, it is time to think about the federal debt. Most Americans seem to agree that our large federal debt…