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Southern Aggression
The story of the Confederate States of America (CSA)—the proslavery, antidemocratic nation created by white Southern slaveholders to protect their “property”—has been told many times in heroic and military narratives.
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Momix
The athletic and surrealistic performances of MOMIX have been called the “‘Avatar’ of dance” because of its otherworldly beauty. Combining dance movement with puppetry, projected imagery and the elaborate use of props and costumes, MOMIX brings the mesmerizing vision of Artistic Director Moses Pendleton’s imagination to life. Pendleton, one of the founding members of Pilobolus Dance Theater, formed MOMIX in the early 1980s and stepped into the role of artistic director in 1984.
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Friends, Romans, Americans: Lend me your ideas
The statue of Bacchus, c. 150-200 C.E. (top) and the bust of George Washington, c. 1817, will be among the items on display in the exhibition at the National Constitution Center, “Ancient Rome & America. Eleven score and 13 years ago, when our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, they thought of Rome.
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Q&A with Kristin Gilbertson
Photo credit: Candace diCarlo
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Penn connects with social media
Social networking websites have revolutionized the ways in which colleges and universities promote campus news and events. Gone are the days when university news officers could simply pitch stories to radio, TV, academic and newspaper outlets; today an institution’s online presence is a critical component of effective communication.
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Bobby’s Burger Palace
WHAT: Opened in early April, Bobby’s Burger Palace (BBP) is the new burger joint from Chef Bobby Flay, located at 3925 Walnut St. in the Radian. BBP presents 10 signature burgers inspired by Flay’s travels throughout the United States. The burgers are made fresh while you wait. WHO: A graduate of The French Culinary Institute, Flay is a world-famous chef with restaurants in New York, Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Connecticut and the Bahamas. The author of nine cookbooks, he also is a Food Network star.
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See Spot See
Researchers from Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine have used gene therapy to cure day blindness in dogs—a groundbreaking advance that may help researchers one day restore day sight in humans, as well.
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Staff Q&A / Kembrel Jones
Photo credit: Peter Tobia
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Take a break at the Biopond
Photo Credit: Penn Medicine/Information Services If you need a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, there is a spot on campus that offers a serene slice of the country right here in West Philadelphia.