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Cornell student dies from H1N1
by Jessica Riegel | September 14, 2009 12:10AM
A Cornell University junior died of complications from H1N1 influenza Friday night. Warren Schor, a 20-year-old economics and management major from New York, is the first university student in the United States to die of the infection.
Freshman footsteps | First steps on Locust
by Jessica Riegel | September 8, 2009 4:54PM
This year, The Daily Pennsylvanian is following four freshmen through their first year of college. The occasional series will explore all aspects of the freshman journey, from moving in to cramming for finals - and everything in between.
TRANSPORTATION | Use SEPTA, LUCY, Amtrak and more to get where you want to go
by Jessica Riegel | September 3, 2009 9:35PM
Once you've settled into your dorm and navigated your way down Locust Walk, it's time to venture out into the rest of Philadelphia, which offers restaurants, shopping and museums galore.
College junior performs at the White House "Poetry Jam"
by Jessica Riegel | May 15, 2009 1:00AM
While most students were saying goodbye to their dorms last Tuesday, College junior Joshua Bennett was being welcomed into a new room - one further to the East. Bennett was one of a handful of performers invited to celebrate poetry, music and spoken word in the East Room of the White House with the first family and about 200 guests.
'Spoon' stirs nearly 150-year-old history of honors
by Jessica Riegel | April 27, 2009 1:00AM
Studying alone in Huntsman Hall last week, Senior Class President and College senior Brett Perlmutter got an e-mail that connected him to a nearly 150-year-old tradition. He found out that he, along with seven other soon-to-be graduates, will be awarded Senior Honor Awards at Ivy Day during this May's Commencement celebrations.
United Minorities Council celebrates 30 years of cultural understanding
by Jessica Riegel | December 9, 2008 1:00AM
For four days in 1978, Penn students held a sit-in at College Hall. At first they were protesting University plans to cut sports programs, but soon the focus turned to anger about climbing tuition and residence fees. As the protest continued, a few participants began to think even bigger, setting their sights on a student organization to unite and empower campus minority groups.
United Minorities Council elects new chairman
by Jessica Riegel | December 5, 2008 1:00AM
The United Minorities Council, the umbrella for 20 minority groups on campus, elected Wharton and College junior Ezegozie Eze as its chair Wednesday night. Eze, who transferred from Princeton University this semester, won the three-way race for the helm of the organization, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
News Brief: Civic House elects new leaders
by Jessica Riegel | December 4, 2008 1:00AM
The Civic House Associates Coalition elected two new leaders Tuesday night who plan to increase collaboration among constituent groups and visibility both on campus and in the West Philadelphia community. College and Wharton junior Julia Luscombe and College junior Nick Eng will serve as co-chairs of CHAC, Penn's community service umbrella organization which includes 50 member groups.
In classroom, profs learn by observation
by Jessica Riegel | November 18, 2008 1:00AM
When Biology professor Paul Sniegowski came to Penn in 1997, he had little lecture experience under his belt. So he learned to teach the way many faculty members do: from each other. The process takes place through observations and discussions, in both formal programs and informal conversations.
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