The Drexel Beat

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Triangle Photos by Melissa Cell, Olivia Garrity, and Kara Khan.

Immediately following the Phillies win for the World Series title, Septa buses and other vehicles around City Hall began sounding their horns for the Fightins’. Soon after, fans poured out onto Broad St. just south of City Hall. Pandemonium ensued as the city celebrated a long awaited win. Ladder 5 of the Philadelphia Fire Dept. was engulfed by fans as it returned to it’s station. The firefighters allowed fans to ride on the top of the truck for the ride down Broad St. Even though there was pushing and shoving in the crowd, many fans still showed their brotherly love towards fellow fans. There were children, pets, and elderly fans in the crowd. This was a celebration the City of Philadelphia will not soon forget.

Triangle Photos by: Mike Arrison, Dave Hernandez, and Karl Kuchs.

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Two separate reports of burglaries and one robbery have been reported to Drexel Department Public Safety on Oct. 27 and Oct. 28, according to DPS.

The burglaries occurred Oct. 27 between 1:00 p.m and 3:00 p.m.on 36th Street and Spring Garden street and the 500 block of 35th Street.  They both were forced entry and electronics were stolen, according to DPS.

Both burglaries occurred on Monday, October 27 between the hours of 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., in the areas of 36th and Spring Garden Streets and the 500 block of 35th Street.  Both burglaries were forced entry, electronics stolen, and no injuries, reported the DPS website.

The robbery occurred Oct. 28 around 4 p.m. at a house on 32nd and Summer Streets.  Two computers and a camera were stolen after the perpetrators entered the house through an unlocked door.  There were no injuries, according to DPS.

The suspects were described as approximately 5’11” tall, black males, average build, wearing black hooded sweatshirts and armed with a black and silver handgun.  .

Philadelphia Police are investigating these crimes.  DPS asks that If anyone observes any suspicious activity or suspects fitting the above description to immediately call 911 and Drexel Public Safety at 215-895-2222.

Safety Tips provided by Public Safety:

• Do not prop-open exterior doors.
• Make sure all doors and windows are kept locked, even during brief periods of time.
• Do not leave cash and/or valuables in plain sight.
• Be aware of your surroundings and activity occurring around you.
• Report any suspicious activity or persons to Drexel Public Safety and Philadelphia Police.

…So our Fightin’ Phils can play.

Triangle Photo by Dave Hernandez

…without the Phils…

Mayor Nutter held a rally in Dilworth Plaza for the fightins’ Wednesday at noon.  The team is in Florida preparing for tonights game against Tampa Bay.

The Phanatic took a bow after coming out of City Hall to greet eager fans.

Triangle Photos by Dave Hernandez

Former Drexel University student, Jocelyn Kirsch, 23, was sentenced yesterday to five years in federal prison after stealing the identities of 16 victims to obtain $119,000 between November 2006 and November 2007, according to the Daily News.

Kirsch told U.S. District Judge Eduardo C. Robreno that she was “sorry” for what she had done and hoped that a letter she sent the judge had expressed her remorse, according to the article.

Kirsch has been in federal custody since June. She pleaded guilty July 14 to conspiracy, aggravated identity theft, fraud and money-laundering charges in a scheme that paid for trips to the Caribbean, Hawaii and Paris, as well as other luxuries.

Defense attorney Ronald Greenblatt said that Kirsch also suffered from a painful bladder ailment and that meds prescribed by doctors to treat the condition led to “disinhibition” on the part of Kirsch, according to the article.

However, the judge said the federal crimes charged here were serious.

“The defendant was living a life of crime and enjoying the fruits of that crime,” Robreno told the Daily News. “This is not a case of somebody who is so mentally ill that we should mitigate the conduct because of it.”

**Media Credit: Philadelphia Daily News

Cindy McCain will participate in a “Road to Victory Rally” in the Grand Overlook of the National Constitution Center (525 Arch Street) Monday, October 20, 2008 at 10 a.m., according to a McCain press release.

The doors for the general public open at 9 a.m. EDT.

Also in attendace will be Brooke Burr, wife of Senator Richard Burr of North Carolina; Mayor Rudy Giuliani; Judith Giuliani, wife of Mayor Rudy Giuliani; Supriya Jindal, First Lady of Louisiana; Kitty Martinez, wife of Senator Mel Martinez of Florida; Mary Pawlenty, First Lady of Minnesota; Senator Arlen Specter, according to the McCain web site.

*Media Credit olemiss.edu

The 2008 Drexel University Convocation was held in the Main Building on Friday, October 17th.

Triangle Photos by Dave Hernandez

A fire broke out on 12th floor of HUP this morning.  No injuries were reported and the fire was quickly extinguished.

Triangle Photos by Dave Hernandez