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Phila. top cop to lead nat’l task force on police-community relations JOE LI Staff Writer

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey will co-chair a presidential task force on police-community relations, the White House announced on Monday. In response to recent events — including the shooting of Michael Brown by officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Mo., which sparked protests around the country — the White House has created the Task Force on 21st Century Policing to research and examine how to effectively reduce crime while building public trust. Ramsey will co-chair the task force with former Assistant Attorney General and George Mason University professor Laurie Robinson. Besides serving as the Philadelphia Police Commissioner, Ramsey is also president of the Major Cities Chiefs Police Association and the Police Executive Research Forum, which is a think tank for policing strategies. Vice President of Public Safety Maureen Rush, who works with Ramsey on the executive board of the Philadelphia Police Foundation, said “Commissioner Ramsey is a well respected leader in the police community. I think he is the best candidate for this position.”

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MARCH AGAINST FERGUSON DECISION Over 100 people protested the decision not to indict Darren Wilson in the shooting of Michael Brown

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Students and others took to Philadelphia streets Monday — literally stopping traffic at 34th and Walnut and 33rd and Market streets — to protest in the wake of the grand jury decision not to indict police officer Darren Wilson in the

shooting death of teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. The protest, organized by Students Organizing for Unity and Liberation, began at 1 p.m. at DuBois College House. Before the march, event organizer and College senior Emanuel Martinez spoke to those that were gathering from the steps of the Du Bois entrance. “Even though

students of color are a minority at Penn, we want to show that our voices are loud,” he said. A banner in front of him read, “No Justice, No Peace.” Members of African Rhythms and other students handed out buckets — makeshift drums that would animate and energize the students during the march.

Protesters walked in fierce solidarity, responding to the leaders’ chants: “No justice, no peace. No racist police.” “I just don’t want my son, the child of an Ivy League graduate, to walk down the street in fear for his life,” a student who preferred to remain anonymous said at the protest. The group grew as the protestors made their way through

Penn’s campus. They stopped outside major buildings, including the high rises and the Quad, chanting for the buildings’ occupants to “walk out for Mike Brown.” Police and a few photographers trailed the procession down Locust Walk. About 100 protesters marched into the Huntsman SEE FERGUSON PAGE 2

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Mental health hotline to centralize resources

The HELP Line, launched Monday, lets students call a central number for help JOE LI Staff Writer

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Penn has taken a step forward in addressing the decentralization of student mental heath resources with the creation of a 24/7 hotline, which was launched on Monday. The HELP Line, which will be administered by the Division of Public Safety, will be a resource for students, staff and faculty who

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are seeking time sensitive help for mental health issues. DPS dispatchers who have been trained by Counseling and Psychological Services staff will answer calls made to the HELP Line and connect students in need with professional counselors from CAPS. Previously, students would have to call different numbers, depending on whether they were calling CAPS during business hours or after hours. With the new HELP Line, a trained dispatcher will be able to pick up a call any time and talk to a student or staff member on the phone while another dispatcher

reaches out to a clinician. If the dispatcher senses that the student might be in danger, he can send a police officer to the student’s location. Professor Rebecca Bushnell, who co-chairs the mental health task force, said that the new central hotline will be beneficial because many Penn students and staff don’t know what number to call when feeling troubled. “We’ve talked to many people since last spring, including parents, students, staff, faculty members and many of them just didn’t know,” Bushnell said. “This is how we concluded that a new hotline needs to be set up.”

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Vice President for Public Safety Maureen Rush emphasized that the HELP Line is not a substitute for CAPS, but an extension of its service. “This number is just one more tool for people to know where to call,” she said. “It’s a number that’s easy to remember.” CAPS Director Bill Alexander, who trained the HELP Line dispatchers, said the HELP Line will be a great central resource for students. “It helps them get to the right place when they don’t know where to call,” he said. Apart from the HELP Line and CAPS’ regular number, students can also call the Reach-A-Peer Helpline

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for help with mental health. President of RAPline Antonia Diener said that the major difference between RAPline and the HELP Line is that the RAPline is a peer help line. “When you call RAPline, you will talk to a fellow Penn student instead of a professional counselor. We will listen to you and try our best to help you,” she said. The creation of the HELP Line stems from the work of the mental health task force, which was commissioned in February after several student suicides. The task force is expected to issue its full recommendations early next semester.

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Glowing orbs illuminate energy consumption in Harrison and Rodin The orbs glow red when excess energy is consumed ALEXIS BLOCK Contributing Writer

Harrison and Rodin residents who pass by a glowing red orb might want to turn their lights off. Wharton sophomore Jason Choi launched his eco-friendly initiative, PennOrb, in Rodin and Harrison College Houses last week. PennOrb is an energy indicator that monitors energy consumption in buildings. Choi and his team have developed an algorithm that calculates an expected energy value that considers temperature, humidity and visible light. It then compares the expected value of energy consumption with the actual usage. The orb lights up green if the consumption is less than the expected value and red if the consumption is greater than expected. The orbs are placed in visible areas, where residents can easily see them. When the orbs glow red, individuals are encouraged

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Forum and Houston Market. Inside Houston Market, dining employees clapped and shared embraces with students as the protesters filed out. “This is about more than just the Mike Brown decision and Ferguson protests,” protestor and College of Arts and Sciences freshman Gomian Konneh said in an email. “It’s about exposing racial prejudices behind

he added that there are currently few student-led sustainability efforts at Penn. “We want to pioneer the student-led environmental campaign,” Choi said. PennOrb is working closely with Facilities and Real Estate Services, which provides the team with real-time energy consumption data. Although the team has yet to assess any existing data, they plan to within the next few weeks. “We are coordinating with [PennOrb] so they can use the data in their project and see if it changes behavior,” Executive Director of Operations and Maintenance Ken Ogawa said. “[The project] is all about education, and with more information, you empower the occupants to make educated choices.” The pilot project will continue until Dec. 8, when Choi and his team will analyze the data YOLANDA CHEN/NEWS PHOTO EDITOR to see if there are any decreasAs of yesterday night, the Penn Orb that monitors Rodin College House’s energy consumption was lit up green, while that for Harrison College es in energy usage in Harrison House was lit up red. or Rodin. Although PennOrb is restricted to the two college to reduce energy use. Accord“Ultimately, we just want comes down to students to make pus, such as the new eco-friend- houses for now, Choi hopes to ing to PennOrb’s website, “We to send a message that regard- energy changes on campus,” ly college house, which will expand his project to all three want to help you save energy by less of how many policies that Choi said, citing various sus- have a green roof and other en- high rises and other universities showing how you use energy.” school officials enact, it all tainability initiatives on cam- ergy-saving features. However, in the future.

the hyper-decriminalization of black and brown bodies … I think it’s basically about reinforcing the idea that black lives matter too.” About 20 police officers gathered on College Green, watching the protest. “Hands up, don’t shoot,” the protesters — who now numbered more than 100 — shouted as they marched onto College Green. Stopping in front of Van Pelt, they chanted facing the library: “Penn, who do you serve,

who do you protect?” When the group reached 34th and Walnut streets, the protesters gathered at the center of the intersection, laying down on their backs for four and a half minutes of silence in memory of Brown. Protest organizers said the time represented the four and a half hours Brown laid on the street after the shooting, before his body was taken away. There was a still silence at the intersection; the protesters’ harmonious — yet weighty —

repose was surrounded by the police’s tense vigilance. The only noise at the scene came from a police radio. Police officers surrounded the protesters about 20 feet away. When officers tried to use their bicycles to block off a lane for turning vehicles, protesters moved quickly to lay down and block the passage. After the silence, they chanted a call-and-response led by Martinez: “We are not just angry. We are not just doing

something carelessly. We are building our power.” “And we are going to take — by force — what is not being given to us,” the protesters continued. “Justice.” Protest organizers declined to comment for this article. The protest continued to 33rd and Market streets, where participants chanted for Drexel students to join the march. Another four and a half minutes of silence followed as the protestors laid down on the street again

before disbanding. Numerous protests took place on college campuses across the country yesterday. At Harvard, protesters blocked traffic in Harvard Square seeking justice for Brown. Yale students stood in solidarity for four and a half minutes earlier today. On Tuesday at 12 p.m., a group of Penn Law students plan to protest at the 34th Street entrance to Penn Law School. They plan to lie in silence for four and a half minutes as well.

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After governor election, Phila. gets ready for mayoral campaign JONATHAN BAER Staff Writer

After voting for a new governor in November, Philadelphians will soon have the opportunity to select their new mayor. Although the Democratic primary — which is important in Philadelphia, where Democrats usually win the general election — remains six months away, candidates to replace Mayor Michael Nutter are already beginning to emerge. Most recently, State Senator Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia) declared his candidacy on Nov. 20 and former Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham declared her candidacy on Nov. 19.

While some high profile Philadelphia politicians have not declared their candidacy — such as City Council President Darrell Clarke — some lesser-known candidates have emerged as legitimate contenders, including former City Solicitor and Penn Law adjunct professor Ken Trujillo and former Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority Executive Director and Penn Law alumnus Terry Gillen. Similar to the Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, candidates have continuously stressed the importance of education reform. “If you want a leader who will transform Philadelphia under the banner of reform, who has the experience to get things done, the grit, the desire and the courage to break some china along the

way and turn Philadelphia into a great American city, I am your candidate,” Abraham said at her campaign kickoff at the Franklin Institute on Nov. 19. “I will spend every resource at my command to fight for fairness in school funding, including lobbying the state for proper legislation and joining in litigation or doing whatever we have to do to get appropriate funding for our children.” While there is no clear frontrunner, many view Abraham as one of the strongest candidates, according to her own poll. If elected, she would be Philadelphia’s first female mayor. According to a survey of 600 likely voters commissioned by Abraham’s campaign, she leads the Democratic candidates with

31 percent of the vote. Clarke, who has not declared his candidacy, came in second with 19 percent. Regardless, the survey also illustrates that the race remains wide open: 36 percent of those polled said they were undecided. Although all candidates have worked in Philadelphia government, they have all stressed the need for change and a new direction for Philadelphia. “Most Philadelphians I speak to want a new direction,” Trujillo said at his campaign kickoff on Sept. 17 at the School District of Philadelphia’s Education Center. “Most Philadelphians understand the status quo just won’t work for our children. As Mayor, I am going to lead a fight to take back our schools.”

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ANOTHER LOOK | The stress of deadlines doesn’t have to tarnish the worthwhile moments of our everyday lives

his Thanksgiving, my sister was back from her first semester of college, already a little bit overwhelmed. She told me she probably wouldn’t be able to deal with all of her secondary (i.e. social) obligations until Dec. 20, as that’s the day of her last exam. I’m all too familiar with this mentality. Ever since I’ve been in charge of my own schedule, I’ve felt the constant pressure of deadlines. In some ways, it’s natural. From an early age, we’re trained to be aware of timelines and due dates. That’s part of what it means to be organized — to understand where you are in relation to the next point in time after which “x” thing will be “too late.” In high school, it was violin recitals, tests and college applications. In college, it’s papers, midterms, internship applications ... columns.

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I anticipate deadlines with a strange mixture of impatience and dread. I have so much to do before the next one arrives, but after that, I’ll be free! At last, I’ll be able to relax, do something for fun.

the here and now like irritating flies. A disturbing sort of tunnel vision starts to predominate. If your view is constantly clouded by the next thing on the to-do list, even if it’s

But I also know that the obligations and due dates that fill up my calendar are necessary components of my most engaging and satisfying activities.” Of course, the passing of one deadline simply gives way to an unobscured view of the next. After that club event, that paper is due. Midterms give way to finals. The clock doesn’t ever stop ticking, and if you’re juggling a lot of obligations, it’s easy to feel like you’re racing from one checkpoint to the next, swatting off distractions of

days or weeks away, you start to live your life always leaning uncomfortably into the future, never standing firmly in the present. With this kind of attitude, it’s hard to admit to ourselves that maybe the deadlines will never disappear — that life will always be this hectic. But I also know that the obligations and due dates that fill

up my calendar are necessary components of my most engaging and satisfying activities. As much as I might complain about paper due dates, my philosophy essays and the discussions that precede them reflect the best of my time at Penn. My weekly column, the most frequent deadline of the semester, has encouraged me to share and discuss my ideas in unexpected and rewarding ways. So how can we reconcile the stress of exams and due dates with the rewards of an engaged life? Rather than wishing away our obligations, we should recognize that they will always be there, and that there’s no need to allow them to weigh so heavily on our minds. Having significant amounts of unfinished work is a state of being for most of us. We have to become comfortable with the fact that no matter how well organized we are, we will

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found the list scrawled in last summer’s notebook, buried in my desk drawer back home. “To Do at Penn: Don’t get too stressed about grades. Don’t try to tackle everything at once. Do what it takes to be happy.” I may have failed on the first two counts — but even though I see its flaws, Penn’s made me the happiest I’ve ever been. Visits home remind us of the people we were before we started college. Over break, I reconvened with my best friend from high school and we took stock of the ways we’d changed. As much as we tried to act like we were back to normal, we couldn’t ignore the obvious: We were different. I wonder how tangible an impact Penn has left on me. Sure, there’s the spectrum of experiences unique to my time here — BYOs, Owls late nights, weekend waffles at Bridge Cafe and hours pouring over comparative literature in the Law Library — but I’m not sure how I’ve changed as a person. We focus on the difference we can make at Penn, but we don’t consider the difference Penn makes on us. I applied early decision to Penn, which meant I had an extra four months to imagine it as a utopia. Clearly, that’s not the case. I had heard about Penn’s pre-professionalism, but I didn’t expect it to be

SOPHIA WUSHANLEY permission to have moments of calm — to take a deep breath, go for a walk or talk to a friend about something entirely unrelated to the list of exams we have yet to take and papers we have yet to write. And let’s not feel guilty about it. Even if it’s not Dec. 20 yet.

SOPHIA WUSHANLEY is a College senior studying philosophy from Millersville, Pa. Her email address is wsophia@sas.upenn.edu. “Another Look” appears every Tuesday.

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always be approaching deadlines; we will always have a lot of obligations. This realization can actually be freeing, because it demands that we stop viewing our time as one countdown clock after the next. There’s a key difference between planning for the future and mentally dwelling in it, and if deadlines will always be a part our lives, we should stop thinking that having them obliges us to live in constant anticipation of the next one on the list. Once we acknowledge that the day when we have unlimited amounts of free time will never actually arrive, it doesn’t make sense to put off enjoying all of the other enriching things with which we fill our lives until the imaginary time when the number of things on the to-do list falls to zero. So, as the semester draws to a close, let’s give ourselves

as pervasive. Before Penn, I was less worried about jobs. I didn’t have the internal pressure of identifying myself as a Whartonite or non-Whartonite or the hours spent testing out interschool minors on a spreadsheet. I promised myself I wouldn’t stress out about school — a promise that I broke the first week of classes. My best friend and I planned to Skype every week. Now we’re glad if we make it twice a month.

ishing an essay or performing Blogilates in my friend’s dorm — gives me a rush of confidence. In the past few months, I’ve gotten lots of comments about “the freshman high.” For the first weeks, I looked at everything at Penn with a rosy gaze. Friends would say, “Come on, what’s it really like?” and I couldn’t name any flaws. I mass-texted my “group” from high school that Penn exceeded my expectations. Dining

Penn pushes me to become a better version of myself. I’m more outgoing than I was in high school, and my compulsively updated Penn planner keeps me more organized than I’ve ever been.” Pre-Penn me didn’t need to take everything to the extremes — register for the hardest classes, have the most fun Saturday night, work out the most, have the funniest Snapchat Story. I didn’t compare myself to everyone around me. But in spite of the competitive urges I’d rather not have, Penn pushes me to become a better version of myself. I’m more outgoing than I was in high school and my compulsively updated Penn planner keeps me more organized than I’ve ever been. I have to remind myself that I can’t do everything, but what I do accomplish — whether it’s fin-

hall food was better than I anticipated. People were friendly and just plain nice. The more my pre-frosh image of Penn crumbled, the happier I was that it did. I was crushed this summer when I didn’t get into the Quad. Now I’ve found more of a close-knit community than I’d hoped for in English House. I assumed I’d have more self-control in the dining hall. Then my friends and I discovered pumpkin ice cream in Commons and all hope was lost. I thought I’d befriend fellow humanities-lovers, but I have more friends studying business and engineering than

I assume it is coincidence that Jonathan Iwry and Shawn Kelley’s columns appeared in the same edition of The Daily Pennsylvanian. However, in combination they demonstrate exactly why people rightfully start to show their disdain for white men’s (i.e. our) antics. May it be through the fundamental misunderstanding that there is a right to be heard, instead of the actual constitutional right to speak, or the belief that “the justice system” will right all wrongs, I find the extent of their moral blind spots shocking. Maybe there is some sort of honor in defending a decidedly unfunny piece of “parody” against an editorial board with taste, or defending a justice system in which essentially every grand jury investigation indicts the defendant, except when he is a police officer. Maybe there is honor in using the presumption of innocence to shield powerful men against the voices of abused women. Or maybe, even white men could start to speak out against people that mock those who try to make the world a better place through inclusion. Maybe, we can understand how our appeal for equal consideration of all sides is really just adding to the pile of voices oppressing those with important but uncomfortable opinions. And maybe, we can show compassion for the daily struggle so many face in this country, and for the frustration against the often deadly and never-punished racism of too many Americans. And maybe, just maybe, we can try to understand why a tiny subset of people turns to violent protest, after decades of quiet, gentle protests have not yielded any substantial results. As Iwry writes, “every now and then, people might actually prompt us to rethink, revise or even reinforce our ideas.” I just feel that some might be confused about who these people are. Best regards, Lucas Laib C’15

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DANI BLUM English. I never thought that, as of last week, I’d be registered to rush. And I didn’t expect to make a home out of the slightly sketchy-looking DP office. Even though I’ll groan about Penn’s pressure-cooker environment, I want to hold on to the glassy-eyed naivete for as long as I can. I can note Penn’s flaws without becoming jaded. Maybe I’m just an eternal optimist, but I stand by my claim that applying ED to Penn was the best choice I ever made. It’s not that I wouldn’t have Penn any other way. But over break, as my best friend got ready to go back to her small liberal arts college in Minnesota, she looked me in the eyes and said, “You look so happy.” For that, I have to thank the Red and Blue.

DANI BLUM is a College freshman from Ridgefield, Conn. Her email address is kblum@sas.upenn.edu. “The Danalyst” appears every Tuesday.

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It’s hard for all of us, and no one’s personal struggles should be trivialized. I’m just trying to offer insight into why some students might express this frustration over loans: because loans are crushing those of us stuck in the middle of the low versus high income spectrum. — It’s hard for all of us

This entire piece was written about the experience of a lowincome student and is talking about the burdens that come with interacting with people who do not understand the struggles. It is not talking about how students who pay full tuition are just living the life.” — real talk

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Penn Masala’s endowed scholarship was three years in the making The a cappella group recently announced their new scholarship FREDA ZHAO Contributing Writer

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Penn Masala announced the establishment of the Penn Masala Alumni Scholarship, an alumni-endowed scholarship fund three years in the making for Penn students.

Penn Masala wants to aid the future of Penn’s performing arts community. The a cappella group recently announced the establishment of the Penn Masala Alumni Scholarship, an alumni-endowed scholarship fund for both international and American Penn students interested in the performing arts. The scholarship was first conceived about three years ago as a way for alumni to show their gratitude to-

wards the group, and to give back to the performing arts community that supported them throughout their four years at Penn, Masala President and Wharton senior Dilip Rajan said in an email. In a video promoting the scholarship, 2008 Wharton graduate Samir Sheth credited his Penn connections with his willingness to contribute to others. “It’s the power of building that connection at Penn that compels alumni like ourselves to give back individually ... or give back as a group,” he said. Rajan also said that Penn Masala is the first student group to endow such a scholarship. The Mask and Wig Club announced an endowed scholarship of

their own over the summer. However, Rajan said that Masala’s scholarship was endowed during Penn’s previous fiscal year, but was not publicized due to a prolonged collaboration between the Penn Alumni Relations Office and Penn Masala’s current and alumni members. “[The] performing arts scene at Penn is a vibrant community and is often a large part of what defines the Penn experience for those involved,” Rajan said, adding that he hopes the scholarship will alleviate any financial burdens for students who wish to pursue their passion for the arts at Penn. While Mask and Wig and Masala have created scholarship funds, their leaders

hope the trend will spread throughout Penn’s performing arts community. “In addition to further promoting the performing arts at Penn, I also hope this will encourage other groups to talk to their alumni about endowing similar scholarships,” Rajan said. Founded at Penn in 1996, Penn Masala is now hailed as “the World’s First and Premier Hindi A Cappella Group,” according to their website. The allmale group has travelled to various college campuses, toured in India, performed at the White House and released full-length studio albums. The a cappella group will be featured in the upcoming film, Pitch Perfect 2.

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A West Philadelphia home for disaster survivors A Penn alumnus runs the Red Cross House on 40th and Powelton streets ESTHER YOON Staff Writer

The Red Cross House Center for Disaster Recovery, directed by 2001 alumnus Chad Lassiter from the School of Social Policy & Practice, is a transitional housing facility and service center for survivors of disaster. The goal of the Red Cross House is simple — to move clients from disaster to recovery. It hosts 26 private family rooms and can accommodate 120 individuals at a time, including people with disabilities. According to Lassiter, the Red Cross House ultimately strives to serve humanity. “We see the human spirit as being something that is our opportunity when they’re faced with adversity,” Lassiter said. The Red Cross House serves as an alternative to the shelter system, which lacks the resources to offer similar opportunities for recovery and often forces families to live apart. During their stay, clients work closely with caseworkers and participate in a wide range of supportive programs. In executing a Family Recovery Plan, caseworkers help to ensure that families support themselves and maintain as normal a routine as possible. Clients may receive housing assistance from various public and private agencies. “I think Penn students need to be aware that the Red Cross does more than just give blood,” Lassier explained. “When you look at the Medical school, the Nursing school and the work that Ira Harkavy is doing with the Netter Center, [Penn] does a lot in the community of West Philadelphia.” Antonio Garcia, an assistant professor at SP2, explained the extreme visibility of the disparity between the University community and the West Philadelphia community. “Unfortunately, our research has shown that communities of color are more likely than Caucasian communities to lack benefits, insurance and other resources,” Garcia said. “You walk down campus and everything looks fine in terms of neighborhood conditions and the social environment, but you turn the corner into West Philadelphia and it’s striking, the difference.” Garcia explained that a common perpetrator of such disparities are social conditions that are “beyond the control of the individual person such as lack of resources, access to services and insurance.” Roberta Rehner Iversen, a professor at SP2, believes that there has been a long-standing involvement from nearby campuses in West Philadelphia. “Through the Netter Center, there are lots of service-learning projects that are very much engaged. In the last 20 years or so, the University has really reached out to doing work through partnerships with the Medical, Nursing and Dental schools.” Iversen explained that Drexel University is more involved in the technical aspect of providing assistance, while Penn has been involved in financial and consulting aspects. “We have provided social workers from to nearby elementary schools.” Although there is obvious social and socioeconomic disparity between the University and the community, Lassiter be-

lieves that students should take on the challenge of integrating themselves into the Philadelphia community with a teachable mentality. “I think we also have to just be mindful that we are guests in West Philadelphia,” Lassiter explained. “But I have seen the University over the past 10 years bridge the gap between community and university and look at working in the collaborative with so many initiatives that really aid the community. Community teaches us and we teach the community as well.” Lassiter has taken many of the core principles from his experiences at SP2 and embodied them in his work with the Red Cross. “I took away the whole premise of the School of Social Policy & Practice, which was deeply rooted in looking for social justice, equality and equity on every side of the color line, on every side of the gender line,” Lassiter said. “The school gave me the theoretical framework for how I engage with clients and families, learning certain ecosystems and being so deeply rooted in theory and research,” Lassiter explained. “It has really opened up a lot of doors and pathways for me to help those who have been oppressed and marginalized.” Indeed, Lassiter stressed that it is difficult to focus entirely on theory when engaging in fieldwork. The translation from theory to reality is a process that he describes as “the moment, the now and the mean time.” “A lot of the things that were

in the book goes out the door and you sometimes have to rely on instinct,” Lassiter said. Drawing upon his experience providing trauma counseling in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Lassiter explained that “there was no time for theorizing and so what I found myself doing was just rolling up my sleeves and really just doing the real work of helping real people.” Lassiter believes that volunteers are the core force that drives the mission of the Red Cross. “I think it’s really key to let our Penn students know that there’s a place like the Red Cross that’s here in the same community as the University. There are a wealth of volunteer opportunities.” “We’ve had Penn students come in and help us paint some of our suites. We have young people from the University of Pennsylvania Red Cross clubs who come here on Saturdays — they help our residents with constructing a resume, job interview skills, tips like that, and in the spring they are planning to embark upon building a zen garden out near our playground area which is going to provide a sense of comfort, relaxation and meditation, because sometimes when you’ve been displaced because of a catastrophic event, you need to get your mind off things.” The most effective social workers are “those that are able to stay in the moment, those who don’t lose themselves, those who know that there is something that’s driving them.”

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preseason tournament in the Cancun Challenge. The Tigers have won three games on the road and three games on neutral courts. On top of that, Princeton has had three different players take home Ivy Player of the Week, displaying depth that may surpass the Red and Blueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reserves. All of this is to say that the Tigers and coach Courtney Banghart have responded to relinquishing the Ivy title last season by reloading and taking their game to the next level in 2014-15. This Princeton squad looks even better than last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and have rightfully looked like Ivy favorites. There is a lot of basketball to play before the Jan. 10 matchup between Penn and Princeton. But with Harvard struggling while the Quakers and Tigers put their best feet forward, there is ample reason to be excited for the matchup

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while showing just how their defense (a 2-3 zone with a wrinkle, according to McLaughlin) can shut down opponents. But before you start declaring the Red and Blue the Ivy League champions, it is important to take a peek at their Garden State rivals. While Penn has taken care of business against some solid opponents, Princeton has done so to the nth degree. According to Jeff Sagarinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College Basketball Ratings, the Tigers rank 13th in the country, having won all seven of their games so far. When you look at those seven victories in depth, it looks even more impressive. Princeton has beaten two ACC schools â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pittsburgh and Wake Forest â&#x20AC;&#x201D; while also winning a

between these two squads. So excuse me for looking ahead. All 11 games these two teams have played this year have merely amped up the excitement for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Penn-Princeton games. Penn will play seven games before facing Princeton, meaning the team will go through a lot before that big contest. The team will develop as McLaughlin further defines his lineup and each playerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role. But the next 40 days will serve one role: preparation for a grueling Ivy schedule in pursuit of another title. Let the countdown begin. STEVEN TYDINGS is a Wharton junior from Hopewell, N.J., and is Senior Sports Editor of The Daily Pennsylvanian. He can be reached at tydings@ thedp.com.

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not in over his head. However, a 177th place finish out of 254 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; while respectable â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was far from what he had expected. It would take him another year to truly make a splash at Nationals, but when he did, it was that much sweeter for the Red and Blueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cornerstone runner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m relieved to live up to the expectations,â&#x20AC;? Awad said after earning All-American status this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pretty big step looking forward.â&#x20AC;? This year, Awad was Pennâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lone representative at Nationals, but that was not the case a year ago. After capping a breakout freshman campaign with a 23rd place finish at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Regionals, current sophomore Cleo Whiting also qualified for Nationals. She delivered a comparable result to Awad, finishing 184th out of 254. Although a battle with injuries prevented Whiting from making another fully healthy run at Nationals, she was able to finish a strong 19th at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Regionals. Each athlete will look to carry their strong 2014 finish into winter track season, which starts this Saturday at the Lehigh Invitational.

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Penn center Sydney Stipanovich immediately made her presence felt in the Penn-Princeton rivalry last year, averaging 24 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2 blocks against the Tigers as a freshman for coach Mike McLaughlin.

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Ancient Eight busy on the court over break BY TOMMY ROTHMAN From The Daily Pennsylvanian’s sports blog, THE BUZZ Harvard (4-1) Harvard dominated Houston on Nov. 25, winning 84-63 behind 24 points and 10 rebounds from Wesley Saunders. Steve Moundou-Missi added 14 points and 14 boards. The Crimson were tested to a far greater extent on Saturday against UMass, but Saunders’ 27 points led Tommy Amaker’s squad to a 75-73 victory. Yale (6-2) Yale had a busy second weekend, playing three games in as many days. The Bulldogs continued their hot start to the season with a weekend sweep, beating UIC, Illinois State and Kent State. Star forward Justin Sears scored 45 points over the three contests. Yale lost for just the second time this year on the road against Providence on Friday, but that game was sandwiched between two more wins at the expense of Lafayette and Hartford. Princeton (2-5) Spencer Weisz put up 22 points, but Hans Brase and the rest of the

with a score of 57-47. Jeff Coby had 16 points off the bench in the first contest, while Kyle Castlin led the way with 19 in the second matchup. After a few days off, the Lions beat American in the Big Apple on Saturday behind 20 points from Maodo Lo. Cornell (4-4) Cornell lost a couple of nailbiters last weekend, falling 72-71 to Penn State and then 61-59 to Drexel. Galal Cancer averaged 14 points per contest, but it wasn’t enough to help the Big Red pull out a win in either game. Cornell may have found its footing this weekend, however, after the squad managed to notch wins against Canisius and Binghamton. Brown (3-5) Brown was abused on defense in its second week, giving up 78 points in a 12-point loss to Indiana State before allowing 89 in a 21-point beatdown at the hands of Illinois. Leland King had 25 MIKE TONY/DP FILE PHOTO points in the first game, while Harvard forward Wesley Saunders was the Ivy Player of the Year a season ago, and the Crimson’s star player has wasted no time establishing himself as the Steven Spieth, who averaged a favorite to retain the honor in his senior campaign. The Crimson are 4-1, thanks in no small part to Saunders’ contributions both scoring and rebounding. whopping 37.5 minutes over the two contests, poured in 21 in the Tigers struggled on Nov. 22 as against San Jose State on Sunday. a taste of their own medicine in Columbia (4-1) second game. The Bears then alPrinceton fell 79-68 to Incarnate Dartmouth (1-3) their next game when Daniel Dion’s Columbia has looked good in its lowed 79 points in a Thanksgiving Word. Princeton also dropped Connor Boehm’s three at the shot in the final seconds gave New recent matchups, beating Lehigh loss to Austin Peay, but the squad games against UTEP and San Diego buzzer gave Dartmouth a victory Hampshire a 65-63 win over its in- 54-44 on Nov. 23 before beating bounced back with wins over Praibefore getting a much needed win over IPFW, but the Big Green got state rivals. Fairleigh Dickerson two days later rie View and Johnson & Wales.

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The Ancient Eight stayed busy on the courts over Thanksgiving break >> SEE PAGE 9

FIXATED ON FRESHMEN A look at Penn basketball’s use of its freshman class so far this year

ANTONIO WOODS

Penn passing its early tests

POINT GUARD // 6’1” // 180 lbs. PER GAME AVERAGES: 32.0 minutes // 8.0 points // 3.0 rebounds // 2.8 assists // 2.0 turnovers STANDOUT GAME: Nov. 15 vs. Delaware State // 11 points on 3-for-9 shooting, 4 assists

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Woods has been one of Penn’s primary ballhandlers, impressing the coaching staff from the opening game. He has displayed his athleticism throughout Penn’s first five games as well as his affinity for the three-ball, tying with fellow freshman Sam Jones for the second-most triples on the team. When he comes off the bench, Woods actually averages the most minutes per game of anyone on the team. Expect his minutes total to stay pretty high as he continues to see time at the point.

DARNELL FOREMAN POINT GUARD // 6’1” // 175 lbs.

PER GAME AVERAGES: 25.8 minutes // 3.8 points // 2.6 rebounds // 2.0 assists // 2.6 turnovers STANDOUT GAME: Nov. 25 at Temple // 5 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals

Foreman has started every game of his college career so far, playing the fourth-most minutes on the team. The Pennsauken, N.J. native has primarily worked at the point for the Red and Blue, sharing the role with junior captain Tony Hicks and classmate Antonio Woods. Foreman’s defensive performance is one of his calling cards, as he leads the team in steals so far on the year. He shouldn’t be expected to score as consistently for Penn but is useful for the intangibles he brings to the floor.

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PER GAME AVERAGES: 21.7 minutes // 9.3 points // 6.7 rebounds // 1.0 assists // 2.0 turnovers STANDOUT GAME: Nov. 22 vs. Lafayette // 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting, 9 rebounds Auger’s performances against Rider and Lafayette drew the attention of the Ivy League, earning him Ivy Rookie of the Week for his strong showings. Unfortunately for the freshman, he went down with a foot injury and will likely be sidelined for an extended period. When healthy, Auger’s propensity for offensive rebounding has earned him the praise of coach Jerome Allen. The Hopkinton, N.H. native is still develop developing offensively but may be the most athletic player in the Class of 2018 for the Quakers.

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PER GAME AVERAGES: 11.6 minutes // 4.4 points // 1.6 rebounds // 0.6 assists // 0.4 turnovers STANDOUT GAME: Nov. 18 vs. Rider // 9 points on 3-for-6 shooting, 4 rebounds, 3 assists When Jones is on the court, there is one thing that he loves to do: Shoot the ball. Jones plays the role of sharpshooter off the bench for the Quakers, displaying his fondness for the three-pointer early and often this year. While his minutes have been few and far between, in recent games, he still has gotten the opportunity to come off the bench and shoot from beyond the arc for Penn. Against Wagner on Saturday, Jones came in to hit a triple in the ﬁnal minute despite having played just two minutes earlier in the game.

enn women’s basketball came into this season with a lot of moving parts. No experienced ballhandlers. A lack of a go-to scorer with the graduation of Alyssa Baron. A tough nonconference schedule that started with No. 4 Tennessee. And despite a loss to the Lady Vols, the Quakers have passed their early tests with flying colors, setting themselves up well for their most important matchup: Princeton in the New Year. Freshmen point guards Anna Ross and Beth Brzozowski have handled the point well so far in 2014. A cavalcade of players, including a resurgent Keiera Ray off the bench, have taken turns as go-to scorers and made Penn’s offense viable early this year. But there is one area in which the Red and Blue have truly distinguished themselves. Defense. Since the Tennessee game, the Quakers have thoroughly dominated their opponents defensively. They gave up just 29 points to La Salle in their home opener. They held Navy to just 17 points in the first half on the road. And then Penn took it to a whole new level against New Hampshire last Tuesday. Coach Mike McLaughlin went to his bench early after falling behind, 6-3. And boy did it pay off. The Red and Blue flustered the Wildcats on every possession, forcing turnovers with their press, contesting every shot and grabbing every rebound. Meanwhile, McLaughlin’s bench players extended the Quakers’ lead to 30 points … in just the first half. All in all, Penn’s 35-point victory was a display of just how good this team can be with every player playing to their potential SEE TYDINGS PAGE 8

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Awad’s first NCAA run BY COLIN HENDERSON From The Daily Pennsylvanian’s sports blog, THE BUZZ Star junior cross country runner Thomas Awad has been making his case for top Penn athlete for some time now, but it was only two weekends ago that he broke out on a national stage. In an extremely gutsy performance at NCAA Nationals, Awad persevered through an Achilles injury and finished 27th overall, earning AllAmerican honors. With the current upward trajectory of Awad’s career, it is easy to get caught up in what he has done lately. However, to say that his recent success has come out of nowhere would be severely nearsighted, as many of his performances from last year formed his foundation. With this in mind, let’s turn back the clock to around this time last year when the

Quakers’ standout runner got his first shot at national recognition in cross country. After finishing third in Ivy Heptagonals and fifth in NCAA Regionals in only his sophomore year, Awad knew that expectations going into NCAA Nationals were going to be high. But instead of playing down expectations, he sought to represent the rest of his team with a strong performance. “I think a top 40 finish would be great,” Awad said. “This year was really good for us. “I want everyone to know that Penn is going to be a force to be reckoned with in years to come.” He cited his freshman trip to outdoor track Nationals as a key piece of experience that he would attempt to utilize on his Nov. 23 trip to Terra Haute, Ind. in 2013. “I don’t think I’m in over my head,” Awad said. And when it came down to race time, he certainly was SEE XC PAGE 8

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W. HOOPS | Penn aims to continue run of stifling defense BY HOLDEN McGINNIS Sports Editor LAFAYETTE 4-2 Tonight, 7 p.m. Easton, Pa.

The past few games have revealed a lot about Penn women’s basketball. After suffering a blowout loss to No. 4 Tennessee in their opening game, the Quakers have shown off exactly why they were one of the favorites (along with Princeton) to finish atop the conference: stifling defense. Against a Lafayette team that has shot nearly 40 percent from the floor this season, Penn’s defense — anchored by sophomore center Sydney Stipanovich — will be key once again. Despite playing against a top-tier offense in the form of the Lady Vols, the Red and Blue still rank second in the Ivy League in opposing field

goal percentage and points per game. In their past three games, opponents have shot just 25.7 percent from the field, while averaging just under 40 points per game. The Leopards (4-2) are coming off of a tough matchup against No. 12 Louisville that saw Lafayette fall, 102-61. Junior guard Jamie O’Hare — who put up 20 against the Cardinals — has the potential to pose matchup problems for the Quakers’ inexperienced guards. Lafayette senior forward Emily Homan leads the team in scoring with 17.6 points per game and will be matched up against Stipanovich, senior Bonenberger and the rest of a frontcourt group that has anchored a dominant Penn zone defense for the past year. Stipanovich has the chance to finish the game ranked fourth all-time in career blocks for Penn, needing just one to tie all-time great Diana Caramanico. With 113 blocks in just 33 career games, the sophomore is on pace to break Katarina Poulsen’s all-time SEE W. HOOPS PAGE 8

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Freshman forward Michelle Nwokedi earned Ivy League Rookie of the Week honors with a 17 point, 14 rebound performance against New Hampshire.