Student Life
Students hope to raise awareness for veterans this Veterans Day
In honor of Veterans Day today, student veterans will be tabling on Locust Walk from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to raise awareness of the holiday and of veterans on campus.
Women's Health has your sex life covered
Sexual health services have become more available to students in recent years.
Students struggle to befriend locals abroad
While study abroad is often seen as an "immersive" experience, many students studying abroad say that, while abroad, they tend to find more connections among other American or international students than local students.
Penn grads create new app that lets you 'Know Your Crew'
With its wide variety of quirky and comedic questions, Know Your Crew combines the insights of classic psychology and personality tests with the fun of group games
UVA fraternity files $25 million lawsuit against Rolling Stone for Penn alum's article
The lawsuit stems from the now discredited “A Rape on Campus” article published in 2014 and written by 1994 College graduate Sabrina Rubin Erdely.
The culture shock of transferring into Wharton
“What makes [Wharton] tough is the mentality ... not necessarily the course material,” Wharton and College sophomore Stephen Cho said.
White House rep. to open Week of Action for sexual violence prevention
Penn’s It’s On Us: Week of Action is a effort that is co-sponsored by Penn Dems, Lambda Alliance, Penn Association for Gender Equity, and Men Against Rape and Sexual Assault.
Penn Trustees approve $74.5 million to renovate Hill College House
Penn’s Board of Trustees met for their fall meetings last Thursday and Friday.
Penn's architecture major builds community
In the Charles Addams Fine Arts Hall, students spend four and a half hours in studio twice a week working on design projects and receiving feedback on their work.
In wake of violence threat, a new student group emerges
At 2 p.m. on Oct. 5, College freshman Natalie Breuel felt forced to choose between her education and her safety.
Homecoming events to focus on arts and culture
In past years, the Sweeten Alumni House has focused on expanding homecoming attractions beyond traditional events to encourage alumni to return to campus.
Homecoming: More than just a football game
This weekend marks the seventh year of new events, including more artistic and cultural offerings.
Pre-orientation module expanded to all undergraduates following sexual assault survey results
The program, previously just offered to freshmen, may become mandatory if not enough students complete it before the spring semester.
New SAC Chair shares vision, goals
College junior Jeremy Cohen will lead the Student Activities Council until next October
A Tale of Two Startups: leaving Penn to build a company
While Penn students attempt to follow the paths of tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs by taking time off from school to work on their tech startups, the ultimate decision of whether to return to classes or forgo the degree isn't an easy one.
New housing prices increase access for financially constrained students
Of all the college houses, the change will have a particularly strong impact on Gregory and DuBois.
Penn for Jeb launches on campus
Penn for Jeb, a political group backing Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush, is still in the process of getting the word out via their Facebook page.
Penn ministries mobilize for a greener footprint
Religious groups and buildings are finding ways to save energy that are best suited to their unique situations.
Religious students made to choose between holidays and grades
For most students, midterm season is stressful enough as is. Religious Jewish and Muslim students, however, face an additional stress factor on an annual basis with the possibility of midterms being scheduled on the same day as a religious holiday.