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Univ. to offer amnesty for alcohol hospitalizationOne weekend night four years ago, a university freshman lay unresponsive at an off-campus party after vomiting due to alcohol consumption. Friends of the student, who do not wish to be named, argued over whether or not to call 911.One partygoer eventually decided to contact emergency services out of fear for the young woman's health. Harker's pay ranks 3rd for public universitiesPatrick Harker was the nation's third highest-paid public university president in 2007, drawing a total compensation of $810,603, according to documents released Monday. That figure, for Harker's first year as president, includes a base salary of $640,124, employee benefits of $70,479 and a merit bonus of $100,000, said university spokesman David Brond. Assistant football coach charged with DUIGinn suspended for two weeksBrian Ginn, wide receivers coach for the Blue Hen football team, was suspended Friday after being charged with drunk driving. University Police stopped Ginn early Friday morning after spotting him driving a university-owned vehicle the wrong way down a one-way street in Newark, officials said. The Year in ReviewThe 2008-2009 year in sports had its fair share of disappointments. There were, however, some great moments, often arising from unlikely places. For instance, just look at the top high school basketball recruit in the United States, Elena DelleDonne, spiking volleyballs for the Hens on their way to their second straight CAA volleyball championship. Best gym: The Carpenter Sports BuildingWith summer vacation around the corner, students are feeling the pressure to perfect those beach-bods and tone certain areas. So as the local tanning salons and bathing suit dressing rooms are being excessively used, so is the Carpenter Sports Building. |
'Redefine success,' Harker tells graduatesStudents have mixed emotions as college years come to a closeAs graduates gathered under early-morning sun on the practice fields surrounding Delaware Stadium on Saturday, they revealed a mix of emotions through their smiles, hugs and tears. For graduating senior Samantha Blinder, the Commencement exercises were bittersweet. 
The Mosaic Interview: DrakeUp-and-coming rapper opens up about new album, inspirations and writing techiniquesDrake's is about fresh as could be right now. The 22-year old hot-spitter is decked out in Billionaire Boys Club. A blue buttoned sweater lays atop a dollar symbol t-shirt that gave one message - Drake is so money. A Louis Vuitton belt barely holds up crisp dark denim, which crashes into all red leather Nikes. 
Alumni reminisce with Mug Night and a stay in the dormsHundreds gather at inaugural Forum and Reunion WeekendWith a Bud Light truck parked in front of DuPont Hall, empty Corona cans stacked up on tables and Love Seed Mama Jump rocking the night away, the Green looked a lot different than it did in the days when they crossed it on their way to class. But the hundreds of alumni dancing under a huge tent at Mug Night on Friday didn't seem to mind. 
Best new business: Buffalo Wild WingsSeveral new businesses have popped up in Newark this year, but one appears to be drawing in more students than the others - Buffalo Wild Wings on Elkton Road. Since the restaurants opening this past winter, students have been flocking there for wings and a cold beer. Letter from the editorsDear Readers, For many college students, this time of year is all about transitions-the transition from the independence of living at school to living with parents again, or perhaps the transition from college life to the real world. For us, it's the transition into our new positions as the executive staff of The Review. |