Student Life
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.
First Spring Fling floor passes sell out in seconds
Penn’s Social Planning and Events Committee announced this year’s ticketing structure for the Spring Fling concert on its Facebook page Sunday.
University will add more questions about sexual violence to student surveys
The University said in November they would add more questions about sexual violence to existing Penn surveys, shortly after the American Association of Universities’ Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Assault was released.
How the U.S. work visa policy can kick international students out of the country
Without an H-1B visa, international students are forced out of their jobs, and occasionally, out of the country.
College junior aims to change definition of beauty with African-inspired luxury jewelry line
Through his designs, Jameel Mohammed seeks to introduce a new definition of beauty into the world of luxury brands, which he described as European-dominated.
Members of Greek life gather to foster a culture of inclusivity
Attendees have the opportunity to speak about a range of relevant topics including body image, socioeconomic status and sexual identity.
Chance the Rapper to headline Spring Fling concert
Chancelor Bennett, known professionally as "Chance the Rapper," will headline Penn's 2016 Spring Fling, joining opening act Las Vegas-based DJ 3LAU.
Wharton freshman who got into 26 schools cooks up a new path
Arianna Alexander is carrying out her dream to open her own restaurants.
How much money is your club getting this year?
Each year, clubs across Penn scramble to secure as much Student Activities Council funding as possible.
BREAKING: EDM artist 3LAU to open this year's Fling concert
3LAU’S mashups and tracks incorporating electro house, progressive house and dubstep are expected to be a hit with the audience.
UA releases its annual report, providing updates on mental health, sexual assault, tuition
The UA did not publish annual reports in 2012 and 2013, but since then the UA leadership has committed itself to completing the report every year.
Dining plans the subject of criticism by freshman students
Many freshmen argued that the dining plans should not be a requirement, mainly citing pricing, poor food quality and inconvenient dining hall hours.
College soph. drops lawsuit against John Kasich
At 3:49 p.m., College sophomore Nathaniel Rome's attorney John Bravacos announced in an email that he had withdrawn the lawsuit against John Kasich.
Students react to Trump and Clinton edging closer to party nominations
Trump and Clinton were the big winners on Tuesday's primary day though Kasich stole the New York real estate mogul's thunder by winning Ohio.