Student Life
Third and final UA debate tackles efficiency, housing and minority representation
In their final debate before voting began, Undergraduate Assembly presidential and vice presidential candidates gathered in the Harrison rooftop lounge to debate ways to improve productivity, reform housing and protect the voices of minority groups.
Students find anti-hazing event ineffective
On Monday, an estimated 2500 students were required to attend an anti-hazing speaker event in the Palestra.
Wharton startup LocalStove to serve Penn foodies
Whether you love to cook, live to eat, or loath 1920 Commons’ herb-marinated chicken dinners, LocalStove will cater to the culinary interests of the Penn community.
UA presidential candidates talk tuition, sexual assault and effectiveness of student government in second debate
On Monday night, the three candidates running for UA President met for their second debate, butting heads on a number of issues and calling for change within the UA.
Asian Pacific Student Coalition fights for lost seat on University Council
APSC’s change.org petition calls for a guaranteed "flex seat," an increase in University Council seats for underrepresented and misrepresented organizations, and permanent seats for the 5B and Penn Association for Gender Equity.
Taking activism to Instagram
College sophomore Taylor Hamilton created a photo depicting the Texas pool party scene that garnered over 1,300 likes on his Instagram account.
Six Penn Vet students will star in Animal Planet documentary
The show will follow the students throughout their training and classes, and stay with them up until graduation as they transition towards working as a doctor in the real world.
FIJI uses arts and auction to raise money for suicide prevention
On March 24, Phi Gamma Delta hosted its first ever Performing Arts showcase and silent auction at their chapter house.
UA presidential hopefuls discuss experience, visibility in first of three debates
On Saturday morning, three candidates hoping to be Penn’s next UA president introduced their platforms and discussed the role of the UA in the first debate of the election cycle.
Mixed Heritage Week celebrates multiracial students
This past week, Check One, Penn’s mixed heritage club, hosted a week of events to raise awareness about multicultural identity at Penn.
For ITAs, friendliness and patience are prized higher than tech skills
Despite the name, a background in IT isn’t the most important part of being an IT Advisor. What is? Customer service.
Team Foxcatcher documentary cuts close to home for Penn wrestling alums
For the filmmakers behind the upcoming Netflix documentary "Team Foxcatcher," the project comes with a personal connection to the Penn wrestling program.
Debating the effectiveness of 'Hashtag Activism'
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education and The Daily Pennsylvanian sponsored Hashtag Activism, a debate centered around the effectiveness of activism through social media.
Technical issues lead to false confirmation of Fling concert floor passes
On Wednesday at 10 a.m., SPEC posted the Spring Fling floor pass sale form on its Facebook event page but mistakenly sent out confirmation emails to some students.
H. Jon Benjamin talks Bob Belcher, Sterling Archer and voice acting
This Tuesday, H. Jon Benjamin played tracks from his own experimental jazz album on the stage in the Harrison Auditorium at the Penn Museum. The voice actor addressed a full house at the sold-out event.
Environmental science gen ed revamped as ENVS 100
The course, popular among non-majors for counting for two Gen Ed requirements, is becoming more distinct from other earth science courses and more aimed at introducing the field of environmental science.
Wharton Los Angeles trip sheds light on unconventional business careers
This spring break, Wharton took students of all schools on a trip to Los Angeles to show them that business opportunities exist far outside the world of Wall Street banks.