Year: 2012
Oct. 26, 2012
Portable, radiation-free device will supplement mammogram tests
Wan Shih, a Drexel University professor and biomedical engineer, created a handheld, radiation-free device that can detect breast cancer in instances where mammography has failed.…
Oct. 26, 2012
Candidates take on foreign policy in final debate
President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney met at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla., Oct. 22 for their third and final debate…
Oct. 26, 2012
Crew competes in front of 300,000
The Drexel University men’s and women’s crew teams took a trip to Boston Oct. 20-21 to compete in the most anticipated event of the fall…
Oct. 26, 2012
DU field hockey looks to rebound
Heading into the final two games of the season before the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament, coach Denise Zelenak and the Drexel University field hockey team…
Oct. 26, 2012
Scotch ale mixes vanilla, heather and citrus notes
This week I picked a beer I’ve been hearing about for a long time: Innis and Gunn’s Original. This beer is a scotch ale, which…
Oct. 26, 2012
Philly Artist of the Week: Songwriter Jesse Ruben
In 2008, Philly-bred singer-songwriter Jesse Ruben self-released his first album, “Aiming For Honesty,” which included some fan favorites such as “Ace of Spades” and “A…
Oct. 26, 2012
The Maine, Mayday Parade rock out at Union Transfer
Arizona natives The Maine co-headlined Union Transfer Oct. 24 alongside pop-rock legends Mayday Parade from Tallahassee, Fla. The two bands and The Postelles had fans…
Oct. 26, 2012
Drexel tennis sweeps Rider, 7-0
As the fall portions of their respective seasons wound down, the Drexel men’s and women’s tennis teams were both looking to go into the break…
Oct. 26, 2012
Swimming and diving team falls to rival La Salle
The La Salle University Explorers handed a tough season-opening loss to Drexel’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams Oct. 20 at Kirk Pool. Drexel’s…
Oct. 26, 2012
Vox Populi Gallery shows unique exhibits ‘Chariot’ and ‘Punctum’
In honor of the artists of the month, the Vox Populi Gallery held a free gallery tour Oct. 21 with its featured artists and moderator…