William and I
Teaching and learning in West Philadelphia.
In One Piece
From College Hall | The Health System will remain part of the University.
Life in the Zen Lane
Looking back on what might have been … or not.
Differences
From the Editor: Mar|Apr 2001
“No Other Life”
The Mourning of Mario Lanza, Chubby Checker's twisting rise and fall, a race riot in North Philadelphia and the Phillies' 1964 "nervous breakdown." Memories of a boyhood in the city.
Letters
Mar|Apr 2001: Curricular criticism, Caine pro and con, ill-advised illustration, letters on letters.
The Perfect Host
It’s hard to be a bon vivant when your friends call you Scratchy.
The End of an Era
What “The Wedding Incident” was really about.
Adventures in Learning
From the Editor: Jan|Feb 2001
Letters
Jan|Feb 2001: Great teachers, gullible” reporting, bad language … and more.
Journey to a “Forgotten” War
A daughter’s search for her father.
No Better Place for Research
From College Hall | Penn has the capacity to lead the world.
U of C
A caffeinated key to campus life.
Star Power
From the Editor: Nov|Dec 2000
Letters
Nov|Dec 2000: Questioning bilingual education, feeling left out, Perelman Quad complaint.
Man in the Muddle
Newt’s cookie choice and other secrets of a Washington intern.
Return to the River
You can go home again—but train first!
Educating the Public
From the Editor: Sep|Oct 2000
Letters
Hooray for Yeh, alumni weekend, house proud … and more.
In Transit
A daughter and father ponder their next moves.
Hub of the University
From College Hall | Penn’s “historic heart” is beating again, stronger than ever.
East West Marriage Test
Pop Tarts in Hong Kong, dim sum in New York.
Crossing Boundaries
From the Editor: Jul|Aug 2000
Letters
Jul|Aug 2000: Monty’s fan club, animal rights reconsidered, more on gene therapy.