Articles by Lara Cota
01/18/24 1:40am
Dozens of faculty join solidarity mission to Israel, prompting mixed reactions from Penn community
The three day trip, which aimed to offer “friendship and support" to Israel began on Jan. 2 and was organized independently from the University. 12/01/23 12:45am
Penn law students protest outside white nationalist's guest lecture at class taught by Amy Wax
The students engaged in a protest in the Penn Carey Law courtyard outside of the class hosting Professor Amy Wax’s guest speaker Jared Taylor. 11/29/23 1:32am
Penn Chavurah screens film critical of Israel despite alleged threats of disciplinary action
The screening was followed by a Q&A session with the film's producer who shared their own process with the documentary and answered questions from Penn community members. 11/28/23 12:33am
University denies Penn Chavurah’s request to screen film critical of Israel, sparking protest
"We are actively working to find a date in February when the film can be viewed and discussed safely and constructively," a Penn spokesperson wrote. 11/21/23 12:10am
Penn LGBT Center hosts vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance
The vigil honored the transgender community and transgender lives that were lost in the past year, and the LGBT Center is organizing a family dinner on Nov. 29 to end Transgender Awareness Month. 11/12/23 10:51pm
United Minorities Council brings back Unity Week to celebrate diverse art, culture at Penn
From Nov. 13 to 17, the UMC will be hosting a revival of Unity Week in honor of the group's 45th anniversary. 11/02/23 1:23am
Over 300 Penn faculty sign open letter supporting Israel's right to defend itself
Faculty members also offered support to the University community and called for “respectful and civil discourse" while refusing to allow hateful rhetoric. 10/20/23 12:44am
Five Penn alumni in Israel, West Bank share their experiences as violence continues in the region
Alumni described the fear of the initial attacks and the ongoing violence while critiquing Western media coverage. 10/10/23 12:18am
Penn trustees reject student voting rights proposal, citing 'existing avenues' for representation
Multiple student liaisons to the trustees said there remain flaws in how University decision-making engages with student perspectives. 09/19/23 10:42pm
GAPSA's pilot meal voucher program aims to address student food insecurity
In partnership with Penn Dining and Penn Retail Dining and with the help of the Graduate Student Center, GAPSA distributed free meal swipes and vouchers to graduate students who signed up for the program. 09/06/23 10:53pm
Penn introduces Middle East major concentration, data science minor in College
Here are three big changes to Penn's major and minor offerings this year. 04/20/23 10:09pm
Student groups present on Chinatown redevelopment, grad student financial insecurity at U. Council
This meeting comes after months of back-and-forth with Penn administration as GAPSA and ASPC attempted to schedule their presentations before the University Council. 04/19/23 12:07am
Student groups add agenda items to U. Council meeting after back-and-forth with Penn adminstrators
The months-long process led to presentations that will cover graduate student financial insecurity and the development of the Philadelphia 76ers arena in Chinatown. 03/29/23 12:10am
Penn student government hosts week of outreach events, raises money for heart health
Hosted by the six student government branches, the programming aimed to offer students a chance to voice their opinions, raise awareness of projects, and increase student involvement with the government. 03/27/23 11:03pm
From classes on anime to the Beatles, here are five unique courses being taught at Penn
The following courses are currently being taught in the spring 2023 semester. 03/24/23 1:21am
UA, Penn Residential Services launch free menstrual product pilot at Hill College House
If the program were to be a success, Penn would join a number of schools, including Princeton University, Yale University, and Harvard University, in supplying free period products on campus. 02/28/23 11:43pm
GAPSA, UA approve resolutions seeking student representation on Board of Trustees
GAPSA previously passed a joint resolution to have two student representatives on the Board of Trustees, but the UA was unable to reach a majority and tabled the decision indefinitely. 01/30/23 10:43pm
UA tables joint resolution with GAPSA for student representation on Board of Trustees
If the resolution is successfully revised and approved by GAPSA and UA by March 2, it will be in the hands of the trustees to decide. 10/26/22 9:14pm
Penn alum speaks on the importance of recognizing Black women’s roles in founding America
Annenberg School for Communication Dean John Jackson hosted the event in Irvine Auditorium. 10/20/22 12:52am