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Several campus buildings without air conditioning as temperatures rise

Students, faculty and staff on campus endured temperatures in the high 90s Thursday morning after a water main break caused the central air conditioning system in several buildings to stop working properly.

Liveblog: Spring Commencement 2011

Live coverage of this year's Commencement ceremony at Delaware Stadium.

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Nick Diachenko

Men's lax upsets Hofstra, advances in playoffs

Posted May 4

The Hens managed to upset No. 1 seed Hofstra 10-9 on a rainy night at James M. Shuart Stadium on Long Island.

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Students take to the streets to cheer bin Laden's demise

Impromptu parade shuts down Main Street, culminates with jump into fountain

Patriotic ferver swept throughout campus late Sunday night after word spread that American forces in Pakistan had killed Sept. 11 mastermind Osama Bin Laden.

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UD denies purposely blocking student's protest website

Track athlete claims university banned site for criticizing Title IX decision

A member of the track team claims the university blocked school computers from accessing his website, which is critical of the administration, but officials say the ban was inadvertent and have restored access.

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Federal government investigating UD for cutting track team

A federal civil rights office has agreed to investigate claims by members of the men's track team that the university's decision to cut the team amounts to discrimination against male athletes.

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At UD, Coons urges 'common ground' on poverty relief

Posted April 20

Coons highlighted a panel organized by the university's ONE chapter that discussed global poverty awareness and the United States' foreign aid.

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Sullivan, BLOC party sweep SGA elections

Race sees highest voter turnout in a decade

Posted April 14

The Bold Leaders on Campus party, led by president-elect Molly Sullivan, swept Wednesday's Student Government Association elections, which saw the highest voter turnout since 1999.

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$50K worth of pot seized in raid of student's home

Senior faces numerous drug charges

Posted April 13

Newark Police arrested a university student on multiple drug charges after officers raided his off-campus house and found $50,000 worth of marijuana growing in the basement.

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Student diagnosed with bacterial meningitis

Posted April 13

A 21-year-old university student has been hospitalized for bacterial meningitis, a rare infection passed through the exchange of nasal or throat discharges

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Morehead wins landslide city council election

Candidate lauded for moderate stance on UD-Newark relations

Posted April 13

With 65 percent of the vote, Mark Morehead won the District 1 Newark City Council election on Tuesday, defeating three other candidates.

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Former Rep. Mike Castle chosen as commencement speaker

Mike Castle, whose 18-year career in the U.S. House of Representatives was cut short last fall by Christine O'Donnell's surprise primary victory, will speak at this year's Spring Commencement.

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Hen Peckings

A summary of what the Delaware sports teams did over Spring Break.

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Junior tries hand at designing uniform for Phillies Ballgirls

An unlikely union of couture and clubhouse inspired a university student to enter a contest to design an official outfit for the Philadelphia Phillies Ballgirls.

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Former official: Reducing deficit crucial to US economy

Alice Rivlin said in a speech at the university late last month that solving the deficit problem is crucial to the nation's economic viability.

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Teens arrested in fight outside School Lane apartments

Newark police arrested two female teenagers early Saturday morning for fighting in the School Lane apartment complex.

One arrested in IHOP food fight

Newark police arrested a Newark man for participating in a food fight Saturday morning at IHOP at 108 E. Main St.

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Man tries to rob Elkton Road Happy Harry's

Newark police are searching for a man who attempted to rob the Happy Harry's in the Suburban Plaza Shopping Center Friday night.

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Former movie theater reopens as music venue

The Queen will be sister venue to Philadelphia's World Café Live

City and state officials are hailing the opening of the Queen as a key component in the efforts to revitalize Wilmington's downtown. The theater's two stages will host hundreds of performances each year.

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3Oh!3 talks music, med school and hometown pride

Students kicked off their spring break celebrations a little early this year as 3OH!3 performed in the Trabant Multipurpose Room March 23. Following a show that included songs from its album "Want," the crowd called for an encore. Audience members chanted, "One more song! One more song!" but received three, including 3Oh!3's hit single, "Don't Trust Me.

'Sucker Punch' lacks fighting spirit

Director Zach Snyder's "Sucker Punch" throws viewers an unexpected blow.

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Police: Surveillance video may show armed robbery suspects

NPD looking for four people in connection with University Commons home invasion

Newark police have released surveillance video of four people they believe may be connected to last month's armed robbery at University Commons on Haines Street.

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Cheeburger Cheeburger opens on Main Street

After months of delays, burger joint takes over former Korner Diner site

Posted March 30

Cheeburger Cheeburger opened Tuesday at the site of the former Korner Diner on Main Street.

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Three held at gunpoint in home-invasion robbery

Robbers take computers, phones, wallets

Posted March 19

Three people, at least one of whom is a university student, were held up at gunpoint Thursday night in their home in the 100 block of Victoria Court.

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Hens fall to Dukes in CAA title game

Posted March 14

The women's basketball team lost to James Madison 67-61 in the CAA tournament final.

CAA semifinals

Second-straight upset leaves Hens one win away from NCAA berth

The Hens upset UNC Wilmington, 62-47 in the CAA semifinals. They will face JMU Sunday at 1 p.m. for the conference final.

CAA quarterfinals

Hens pull off 'incredible' upset, head to CAA semifinals

Delaware ends 10-game losing streak to ODU

Posted March 11

The Hens beat the Monarchs 72-55 Friday night. This is the first time in history, ODU will not be in the CAA semifinals.

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Hens storm past Northeastern, advance to CAA quarterfinals

Posted March 10

Rebounding and a strong defensive effort allowed Delaware to overcome poor shooting and easily advance past Northeastern 74-68 Thursday night.

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Police plan stepped up enforcement for St. Patty's Day

Additional officers will patrol Main Street, conduct DUI checks

Posted March 10

As green-clad partygoers flock to off-campus bars and houses this Saturday and next Thursday, university and local law enforcement officers will mitigate the risks of celtic-themed shenanigans.

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Club hockey falls in semifinals

Posted March 10

Delaware's club ice hockey team couldn't get past the semifinals of the national championship, losing to Lindenwood 2-0 on Tuesday night.

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Club hockey team advances in ACHA tournament

Posted March 6

The Delaware club hockey team beat Robert Morris 3-1 Saturday night in the first round of the ACHA Hockey Championships.

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Police: High school cheerleaders harassed outside of Carpenter Center

Posted March 5

University police are asking for the public's help in finding three men who allegedly harassed a group of cheerleaders outside of the Bob Carpenter Center on Feb. 27.

CAA Tournament

Hens squeak by Northeastern, advance to CAA quarterfinals

Delaware will take on ODU 6 p.m Saturday

Posted March 5

Delaware held on in the last seconds of the game for a 60-58 win Friday night.

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Former Steelers coach Bill Cowher to speak at UD

Posted March 1

Cowher, 53, will soon be announced as the university's fifth UD Speaks speaker.

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Jawan Carter

Hens fall at Hofstra in season finale

Posted Feb. 26

The Hens lost 79-60, but thanks to a loss by UNC-Wilmington, still secured a No. 7 seed in next week's CAA tournament.

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Men's basketball ends home season on high note

Posted Feb. 24

The Hens beat Towson 80-70 on Wednesday's Senior Night.

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Hopkins rolls over Hens

Men's lacrosse loses 18-5

Posted Feb. 23

The 13-goal deficit is the worst loss for Delaware since an 18-4 loss to Towson in 2002.

Women's lacrosse opens season with loss

Posted Feb. 17

The Hens lost to defending national champion Maryland 17-8 Wednesday afternoon at Delaware Stadium.

Blockbuster robbery

Man holds up College Square video store

Posted Feb. 17

A man armed with a silver, metal rod entered Blockbuster Video in College Square Shopping Center on Tuesday night and demanded cash.

Kershaw Street robbery

UD students robbed at gunpoint

Police believe Kershaw Street home invasion involved drugs

Posted Feb. 11

The two men who entered the students home Wednesday evening were likely looking for drugs or drug profits.

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Violent protests in Egypt cut short study abroad trips

Students safe, but taking extra precautions

Posted Jan. 28

Officials spent the day scrambling to find earlier flights for the 22 students in Cairo and Alexandria.

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Hens dominated by George Mason

Hens plagued by poor shooting, lose by 20

Posted Jan. 25

George Mason used a 18-0 run that spanned both halves to defeat Delaware 69-49 Monday at the Bob Carpenter Center.

PNC Bank robbery

Robber threatens to blow up Newark Shopping Center bank

Posted Jan. 25

Workers at the PNC Bank received a call from a man who demanded that workers leave cash outside the bank for him to pick up.

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Witnesses chase down suspect in robbery of UD student

Posted Jan. 25

Several people gave chase after a 19-year-old student was robbed behind her house on North College Avenue.

Kimberton fire

Fire destroys house, kills pets near Newark

Posted Jan. 25

The blaze broke out just after 7 p.m. Sunday in the Kimberton neighborhood, located off of Marrows Road.

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University cuts men's running programs

Officials cite Title IX; athletes left in limbo

Posted Jan. 20

Beginning in the fall, the men's track and cross country teams will be changed to club status.

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Hens drop another close game to ODU

Posted Jan. 19

The Hens lost to ODU 66-63 on Sunday, the fourth time in a row they have lost to the Monarchs by less than four points.

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Buzzer-beater gives Hens first road CAA win since 2008

Posted Jan. 15

Devon Saddler drained a 3-pointer as the final horn sounded to give the Hens a 66-63 victory over Towson Saturday afternoon.

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UD police search for bike thieves

Posted Jan. 12

University police are looking for two people they say stole several bicycles from Independence Bridge.

McDonald's robbery

Gunman robs South College Avenue McDonald's

Posted Jan. 12

A gunman held up a Newark McDonald's restaurant Tuesday night and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

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Victim uses iPad app to frighten theft suspect

After device is stolen from Purnell Hall, owner locates it with GPS, sounds alert

Posted Jan. 12

Trying to find a stolen iPad? As a university employee found out this week, there's an app for that.

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Hens 'chasing immortality' in national championship game

Posted Jan. 4

The Blue Hens have a chance to win their seventh national championship when they take on Eastern Washington on Friday.

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UnderpReview: Delaware vs. Eastern Washington

Posted Jan. 4

A preview of the Hens' national championship match-up against Eastern Washington

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More than 300 students heading to Frisco

Some disappointed university isn't sponsoring bus trip

Posted Jan. 4

A total of 9,968 tickets have been sold for Friday's national championship game.

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Budget cuts mean hundreds will miss band trip to title game

Only one-third of the marching band can go to support the Hens

Posted Jan. 4

Unlike previous years, only senior and junior member of the band are going to the game.

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The Review to print extra edition after title game

Posted Jan. 4

The Review will publish an extra edition Jan. 10 to report on the Blue Hens in the FCS national championship game.

John P. Wheeler

Body found in landfill likely originated in Newark

Posted Jan. 4

The body of a New Castle, Del. man found Friday morning in a landfill was likely picked up from a dumpster near College Square Shopping Center or on Main Street,

Lauren Carra

Carra leads Hens to come-from-behind win

Posted Jan. 2

With star Elena Delle Donne injured, sophomore Lauren Carra scored 29 points in the Hens' 71-66 victory over Hofstra.

Hens vs. St Joe's

Hens fall to St. Joe's as Delle Donne watches from the bench

Posted Dec. 23

With their star forward once again feeling fatigued, the Hens couldn't keep up with the Hawks, losing 50-45.

Hens vs. Penn

Defense fails Hens' men in loss to Penn

Posted Dec. 23

The Hens wasted a good offensive effort by Carter and Hagins as they fell to Penn 78-68.

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Police: Only one arrested for rushing football field

Posted Dec. 21

A heavy police presence prevented a repeat of 2003, when hundreds of students rushed the field and took down a goalpost.

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Hens vs. GSU

Hens punch ticket to national championship game with win over Georgia Southern

Devlin: 'Now we're looking for more'

The Hens figured out the Eagles' triple-option offense and forced five turnovers on their way to a 27-10 semifinal victory.

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Residence halls to stay open extra day for student football fans

Posted Dec. 15

Students who have a ticket to Saturday's playoff game can still request a late check-out, but need to hurry, officials said.

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Hens prepare to face Georgia Southern in FCS semifinals

Posted Dec. 15

The Hens can punch their ticket to the national championship game with a win over Georgia Southern on Saturday.

UnderpReview: Delaware vs. Georgia Southern

A preview of the Hens' semifinal match-up against Georgia Southern.

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Men's basketball rallies to win fifth straight game

Hens defeat Delaware State 61-50

Posted Dec. 12

The Delaware men's basketball team rallied from behind to beat Delaware State on Saturday.

Lenno to resign as head of Greek life

Posted Dec. 8

Matt Lenno, assistant director of student centers for Greek life, will resign Jan. 3 to take a job at Towson University.

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UD to consider adding law school

If approved, school could open in 2015

Posted Dec. 7

The Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to authorize the administration to study the feasibility of opening a law school.

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Hens vs. Lehigh

Hens roll past Lehigh, advance to quarterfinals

Posted Dec. 4

Delaware easily dismantled Lehigh on Saturday in the second round of the FCS playoffs, 42-20.

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Police release surveillance photos of library theft suspects

Posted Dec. 3

University police are searching for two men wanted in connection with the theft of an iPod from Morris Library.

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Race to close Academy Street Friday evening

Posted Dec 2

Parts of Academy Street will be closed from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Hens vs. Princeton

Without two starters, Hens suffer first loss

Women's basketball team falls to Princeton

Posted Dec. 2

Delle Donne, the nation's leading scorer, did not play due to fatigue. Junior guard Jocelyn Bailey also did not play due to a concussion suffered in Sunday's game.

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Volleyball fans give team a sendoff as players head to playoffs

Posted Dec. 2

Faculty, staff and students braved windy weather Wednesday night to show their support for the Hens volleyball team outside the Carpenter Sports Building.

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Students assaulted, robbed in Elkton Road apartment

One intruder carried a handgun, police say

Posted Dec. 1

Two university students were assaulted and robbed early Tuesday when two intruders, one armed with a handgun, entered their Elkton Road apartment.

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Chris Christie chosen as Winter Commencement speaker

N.J. governor and 1984 alumnus to address grads Jan. 9

Posted Nov. 30

New Jersey governor Chris Christie will serve as the university's Winter Commencement speaker, officials announced Tuesday.

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Hens vs Lehigh 2005

Hens to face old rival in playoffs

Delaware will host Lehigh Saturday at noon

Posted Nov. 29

The Hens have played 46 games against Lehigh since 1912, most recently an overtime victory in 2005.

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Playoff tickets draw long lines

Posted Nov. 29

Student tickets for the noontime Saturday game went on sale at 10 a.m. Monday at Trabant and the Bob Carpenter Center.

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National championship game

Complete coverage of the Hens' loss in the FCS national championship game, held Jan. 7 in Frisco, Texas.

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Election 2010

Full coverage of national, state and local races in the 2010 midterm election.

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Senate debate

Complete coverage of the Oct. 13 debate between Christine O"Donnell and Chris Coons

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Congressional debate

Complete coverage of the debate between John Carney and Glen Urquhart, held Oct. 6 at Mitchell Hall.