Student Life
UA candidates continue campaign season with final debate
Candidates for UA President and Vice President squared off Tuesday evening in the bottom floor conference room of 1920 Commons.
JOKE ISSUE: Penn bans hard alcohol following new policies at Dartmouth, Brown
The ban applies to campus residences and all events sponsored by the University or by student groups.
JOKE ISSUE: AirPennNet to ban Netflix
The decision was made mostly for financial reasons, Penn President Amy Gutmann said.
Student groups serve as resources for mental health
Counseling and Psychological Services Director Bill Alexander said the “volume and intensity” of student focus on mental health has grown in the time since he became director in 1999.
Kesha leaks Fling headliner announcement
On Saturday afternoon at 3:59, fewer than twenty individuals out of the entire student body were aware that pop artist Kesha would headline this year’s Spring Fling. By 4:10, nearly all 10,000 of them knew.
The real impact of arsenic found in Franzia
A lawsuit is being filed in California accusing some of the country’s top selling wines of having up to four to five times the maximum amount of arsenic allowed by the Environmental Protection Agency for drinking water.
Penn Electric Racing Team has a need for speed (and sustainability)
While they might not be able use it on their endless trek down to the Engineering quad, a team of 35 Penn students have hand-built an electric race car that can exceed 100 miles per hour.
Alternative Spring Break students combat human trafficking
While some Penn students were partying away on the beach in Mexico and others were at home binge-watching Netflix, some students spent their Spring Break making a difference.
Column sparks controversy over new pro-peace coalition for Israel-Palestine discussion
While the re-election of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on March 17 sparked worldwide debate over the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, student groups at Penn have been engaged in their own dialogue about the issue.
Candidates for UA presidency face off in first debate of the year
Presidential candidates and College juniors Aiden McConnell and Jane Meyer shared their views on a variety of campus issues.
Penn Taiwanese Society showcases traditions and culture of Taiwan
The human race was saved on Saturday night as secret agent Bob Chen foiled Dr. Bad Egg's plan to release a virus that would consume all of Taiwan and the world. Or at least that is what was portrayed by College senior Changhee Han and Engineering senior Jon Chen.
Snow doesn't freeze Fiji's clothing drive
On Friday, the fraternity wrapped up a week-long collection of clothing donations, mostly from other Greek organizations on campus.Hexagon senior society unites upperclassmen engineers
The society has already tapped its potential members, and its first recruitment event, called "a smoker," was held on Wednesday night. Within a week, Hexagon will welcome their newest group of members.
Behind the scenes: Bringing Kesha to Fling
This year’s Spring Fling headliner broke amidst a flurry of Facebook posts on Saturday afternoon.
Penn responds to Power Down Challenge failure
Less than half of the college houses reduced electricity usage throughout the course of the challenge.
Penn looking to improve bonds between peer advisors and their advisees
While upperclassmen advisors relish the opportunity to help younger students, some feel that their helping hand is not always reached for. They would like to see improvements in the program that encourage additional interaction throughout the school year.
Penn announces new head of Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Program Initiatives
Melartin replaces Julie Lyzinski Nettleton, who left the position in November to serve as director of the Office of Student Conduct.
SPEC using "flash sign-ups" to sell floor passes for Spring Fling
Spring Fling, featuring two performers, will take place on April 17th at Franklin Field. The performers will be announced Sunday night.
Penn's Muslim chaplain defies religious expectations
Rashad has recieved recognition for her work in the community and was even invited to the White House for her input on issues that the Muslim community faces.