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Wharton Japan Trek persists despite obstacles

Despite the significant damage the earthquake caused last March, the group plans to carry on with its annual trip to Japan as planned.
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Penn community reacts to gay marriage ruling

Members of the Penn community are applauding a Tuesday ruling by the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that held California’s voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage to be unconstitutional
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'DP' reporters ride along with DPS

Expecting a thrilling ride in the dark alleyways of West Philadelphia, we were surprised when we ended up taking a scenic tour of the city at night.
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High demand for CAPS raises questions about funding, staffing

Following a presentation by CAPS Director William Alexander, the University Council discussed the program’s future plans and challenges at a meeting on Jan. 25. 4 hours ago

Penn Med School and School of Education team up for training

Penn’s Graduate School of Education is teaming up with the Perelman School of Medicine and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as part of a new Med Ed program, which aims to teach medical school professors techniques about how to effectively teach medicine.
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PennBDS activists fight for their cause

Student members of the group, which was founded last year, come from various backgrounds. Though each have become active in different ways, they all share passion for their cause and the conference they organized.


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National survey finds freshmen more studious

National survey finds college freshmen are more academic and professionally focused. This trend has been apparent at Penn.


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