News Archives - Page 378 of 397

News

Weekend Roundup: Iraqi women and British conductors

We here at Weekend Roundup had a realization recently. You know how this column always tells you to get out of the library/Paces/dorm/whatever and explore the wilds of Philadelphia? And [...]

February 10, 2006

News

Momenta Quartet to premiere new work, “Intelligent Design”

The Momenta Quartet will perform an eclectic concert this Saturday at 8:00 in Lang Concert Hall, including the world premiere of "Intelligent Design," by Daniel Koontz. The quartet, including alum [...]

February 10, 2006

News

“Darkness into Light”: Chris Staley at the List Gallery

Renowned ceramic artist Chris Staley, Head of Ceramics at Penn State University, is the sole focus of the current exhibition at the List Gallery. Considering that all of the works [...]

February 8, 2006

News

Middle Eastern Film Festival goes beyond the headlines

This year, the Middle Eastern Film Festival will showcase several movies that depict everyday life in the Middle East. Fahra Ghannam, Peace Studies professor and the overseer of the series, [...]

February 8, 2006

News

What happened to the electric stapler?

In an "Ask the Gazette" last week, we tracked the location of the Beardsley electric stapler to the ResTech help desk; however, it is on the move again. Late last [...]

February 7, 2006

News

Reconsidering Raphael’s “embarrassing failure”

Assistant Professor of Art History Patricia Reilly delivered the provocatively-titled lecture "When Imitation is not the Sincerest Form of Flattery: Raphael's Michelangelesque nudes in the Vatican Fire in the Borgo" [...]

February 7, 2006

News

College Corner: Interview with David Rosen, computer game-creator extraordinaire

While some Swatties find themselves calling home for cash, at least one of us is an entrepreneur already. David Rosen '08 has found a way to turn his love for [...]

February 6, 2006

News

Weekend Roundup: French film and experimental music

Hey. The Super Bowl is this weekend. We at Weekend Roundup only found out a few days ago, but we know you can't wait to watch those commercials, er, the [...]

February 3, 2006

News

Super Bowl Sunday: The one day Swatties are like everyone else

As a long bye week draws to a close, Super Bowl Sunday is finally on the horizon. Some salivate with anticipation for the big game, while others wonder why two [...]

February 3, 2006

News

What happened to the printer and electric stapler in Beardsley?

Fear not, Beardsley fans, at least for now. The Beardsley printer, one of the few two-sided printers on campus, was moved recently to the new Parrish student center. However, according [...]

February 2, 2006

Suggestions

News - Page 378