Articles by Krystal Bonner
10/18/12 1:05am
From SPEC to running the DNC
As the chief operating officer, Penn alumnus Theo LeCompte was responsible for developing a strategy to prepare the main convention venues — Time Warner Cable Arena and Bank of America Stadium — for the thousands of journalists and delegates that would congregate in the facilities every night. 10/07/12 8:46pm
Mariposa Food Co-op thrives in West Philadelphia
The Mariposa Food Co-op has taken flight as one of West Philadelphia’s only neighborhood grocery stores offering sustainable food. Mariposa’s sales have more than tripled since it moved to a new retail space at 4824 Baltimore Avenue from 4726 Baltimore Avenue this past March. 05/12/11 6:40pm
Penn Law group aids Iraqi refugees
As Penn’s chapter of the Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project, the group assists Iraqis who fled Iraq because of threats to their safety. These refugees were either employed by American or international forces during the war or feared persecution for their ethnicity or religion. 04/26/11 4:38am
Pre-law students weigh gap year
As the deadline to enroll in law schools approaches, many seniors are weighing the benefits of deferring their three-year commitment to studying law. 04/18/11 12:15am
Despite downpour, hundreds walk for oral health awareness
Over 250 attended the Penn Dental School Oral Cancer Society’s third annual walk in Philadelphia to raise awareness and funds for a commonly undetected disease. 04/12/11 2:04am
Program preps black males for grad school apps
GSE's Grad Prep Academy, created in 2009, works to increase black males' presence in higher education. Participants are accepting offers from graduate schools this year. 04/08/11 2:31am
New GAPSA chairman discusses goals
Second-year Law School student Joe Friedman plans to enhance graduate life through promoting unity between Penn's 12 graduate schools. 04/06/11 11:57pm
Proposed MCAT changes focus on social sciences
Last Thursday, the Association of American Medical Colleges released recommendations for a new MCAT to be adopted in 2015. Proposed additions to the exam include a behavioral and social sciences section, a critical analysis and reasoning section, and advanced science material. 04/01/11 3:24am
Students, professors 'shout out' to defend social work
Students and faculty from the School of Social Policy and Practice and social work schools in the area crowded 30th Street Station Thursday morning as part of the first ever “Shout Out for Social Work.” 03/29/11 4:48am
Students cram law, business degrees in three years
An increasing number of Penn students are looking to complete a law and a business degree in three years. 02/22/11 4:47am
Chinese businesses convene in Wharton forum
Over 430 suit-clad undergraduates, MBA students and professionals from around the world had Huntsman Hall bustling all day Saturday at the Wharton China Business Forum. 02/11/11 4:23am
Prof offers inside look at Obama’s speeches
At the Penn Bookstore, Mary Frances Berry discussed her new book about the stories behind Obama’s words as he progressed from the campaign to the presidency. 01/26/11 9:57pm
Partisan student groups co-host State of the Union watch party
Last night, more than 150 enthusiastic Penn students and community members packed into Huntsman Hall to view President Barack Obama’s second State of the Union address as part of a joint event hosted by the Penn Democrats and Penn College Republicans. 12/06/10 3:35am
Former Spanish Prime Minister addresses Penn students
The Prime Minister spoke about the relationship between the European Union and the United States, and answered questions regarding the current economic crisis, the future of the euro and Latin America. 11/19/10 4:54am
Wharton conference looks east
The 16th annual Wharton Asia Business Conference themed "Capitalizing on the Growth in the East" is being held today at the Hyatt at The Bellevue. 10/29/10 4:27am
Penn Tea Party discusses policy, philosophy and party principles
The Philadelphia Tea Party Patriots Penn Branch held a debate in Houston Hall in which founder Dan Chinburg and Wharton junior Emma Perkins fielded questions from an audience of four. 10/25/10 12:34am