Angelyn Irvin
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Penn to demolish mansion at 40th and Pine
Penn plans to demolish the dilapidated building, which is deserted with the exception of some parked cars and a few plants.
Hey Day tradition delivers another class of seniors
Wednesday morning, nearly 2,500 juniors celebrated Penn’s 96th annual Hey Day.
Future Civic Leaders hosts workshop for Philly high schoolers
Undeterred by the rain, Future Civic Leaders, a D.C.-based non-profit aimed at encouraging civic and political engagement in youth, held an all-day workshop on Sunday for Philadelphia high schoolers. Twelve aspiring activists from are high schools spent the day at Hillel discussing problems in their communities, devising action plans and creating petitions.
Toni Morrison honored with Beacon Award
Readers and writers call Morrison’s work ingenious, but Morrison does not consider herself a genius. “Don’t use that word with me. You mean ‘good,’ ‘smart,’” Morrison said.
For mental health week, students discuss Facebook etiquette, privacy
Last night in Cohen Hall, around 20 students discussed the distinction between an online associate and a real-life friend at “Your Facebook is Showing,” the last event of Penn Mental Wellness Week.
Professors explore aspects of social impact
Wharton assistant professor Jeremy Tobacman was one of five faculty members to speak at Monday afternoon’s Social Impact Talks. The Penn Social Entrepreneurship Mentoring program hosted the event for about 80 students in Huntsman Hall.
Asian American students discuss their names and identities
Tuesday night in the ARCH building, about 20 students discussed their names’ meanings over samosas and tea at Namesake Chai, a discussion hosted by the Asian-American student group Penn Sangam.
Dragging for a good cause
“Cancer is a Drag” featured 13 drag queens, one self-proclaimed “drag king,” and a transgender individual, who pushed past the pain of lip-syncing and dancing in six-inch heels for the benefit of Camp Kesem, a week-long camp for kids whose parents have, or had, cancer.
Penn gymnast Sarah Allen goes green
A first-year environmental studies major, Allan has launched an eco-blog, a website on sustainability and most recently, a social media consulting firm for environmental non-profit organizations.
Penn gymnastics places third at Lindsey Ferris Invitational
The Penn gymnastics team is starting its season on a high note, finishing third at the Lindsey Ferris Invitational Sunday in Washington, D.C.
Penn leaders discuss ‘flawed’ NCAA at forum
Whether college athletes should be compensated for their play has become a hot topic as the NCAA continues to grow as a business. Jerome Allen, coach of Penn men’s basketball team, believes that too much emphasis has been placed on money in college athletics.
Quakers served at the Palestra
The Quakers fell in five sets to previously slumping Brown Friday night and were swept by Yale the next day.
Penn volleyball splits against Dartmouth, Harvard
Quakers pick up first Ivy win over Dartmouth, but fall to the Crimson in five sets.
