Local arts scene gives life to West Phila. economy
Though many people enjoy going to arts performances and exhibitions at Penn, few may realize just how important it is to the West Philadelphia economy.
Group offers support for non-religious students
On a regular basis, over 300 students receive e-mails from a cohort of self-described atheists, agnostics, free-thinkers and skeptics.
Penn explores more involvement in India
As Penn seeks to increase its presence abroad, India has emerged as a growing frontier for global partnerships.
Mentors offer GUIDE to tough economy
Given current economic conditions, it comes as no surprise that undergraduates are more nervous about job prospects than ever.
A closer look at grassroots organizing
Melissa Harris-Lacewell, associate professor of Politics and African American Studies at Princeton University, discussed the roles that race and youth grassroots organizing played in the election in Claudia Cohen Hall last night.
Woody's owner discusses clubbing in the Gayborhood
Wednesday night at the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center, the Queer Student Alliance hosted Tre Rios — the owner of nightclubs Woody’s Bar, Voyeur and Palmer Social Club — to speak about the life of managing clubs that are “open to all lifestyles.”
Penn reports 107 possible H1N1 cases
Penn’s proportion of possible cases of H1N1 influenza rose slightly this week and is currently higher than state and national college averages.
Campus crime up 11% for October
October crime rose 11 percent this year compared to October of last year. Crime for the year to date is down 12 percent.
Wawa official gives students taste of company's business
Wawa Product Development Director Lynn Hochberg spoke at Steinberg-Dietrich Hall Wednesday as part of the Weiss Tech House’s Innovation Week.
Ceremony focuses on Annenberg Public Policy Center's design
The unique design of the new Annenberg Public Policy Center was the focus of a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday, which marked the building’s official opening. The project, which was funded by the Annenberg Foundation, was completed in August.
Bengali Students Association works with University City High School students
Members of Penn’s Bengali Students Association are working to break the language barrier for some West Philadelphia high school students.
Africana Studies research journal fills 'shocking' gap in field
When College seniors Eric Augenbraun, Cami King, Joshua Bennett, Jon Howard and Chloe Wayne planned to launch the first Africana Studies undergraduate journal in the United States, their goal was to fill what they found to be a surprising gap in the academic community at large.