Articles by Lauren Sorantino
12/13/16 12:41am
Penn Dems and art students look to future of campus activism post-election
Students across campus are planning to promote continued dialogue surrounding the Trump administration, which they see as a necessary first step for the future of campus election-related protests. 12/07/16 2:00am
Penn helps change U. City skyline with new 730 foot skyscraper on 30th and Walnut
Builders broke ground on the FMC Tower in May 2014, and the project is fast approaching completion. The tower is the sixth tallest building in Philadelphia. 12/05/16 3:06am
Q&A with newly-named Lambda Chair Sean Collins
Sean Collins, a junior in the College studying Mathematics, was recently named the Lambda Alliance Chair for 2017. 11/30/16 1:21am
What Penn professors think of Trump's education secretary
Faculty members are unsure of what Donald Trump's administration will mean for higher education, despite the recent announcement of his nomination of Betsy DeVos as Education Secretary on Nov. 23. 11/22/16 3:30am
How Fossil Free Penn will move forward following Trump's win
Organizations like Fossil Free Penn view their role in Trump's America as a part of broader private sector and grassroots efforts to combat climate change without the support of the federal government. 11/16/16 11:06pm
At time of political unease, Penn Non-Cis hosts fifth annual GenderTalk open mic night
GenderTalk, an open mic night hosted by Penn Non-Cis, will be held on Thursday night from 6-9 p.m. in the Goodhand Room of the LGBT Center. 11/15/16 2:17am
Penn professor: avoid cycle of 'investment and disappointment' when protesting the administration
Student protests criticizing the administration are both anti- and pro-administration, according to Graduate School of Education professor Dr. Jonathan Zimmerman. 11/13/16 11:42pm
A rejuvenated Queer Student Alliance plans event-filled year of outreach to Phila. queer community
This year, the 33-year-old organization has worked to cultivate allies and new members throughout the greater Philadelphia queer community 11/08/16 2:54am
Five years ago Penn announced a faculty diversity action plan. Here's how far it's come since then.
About five years ago, Penn began to take steps to devote institutional resources toward increasing and sustaining faculty diversity. 11/01/16 10:23pm
Annenberg study: Pope Francis' climate change encyclical backfired among conservative Catholics
The study found that an increase in politically polarized views on climate change correlates with an awareness of the Pope’s encyclical. 10/24/16 1:32am
The only public event celebrating Diwali is hosted by two Penn student groups
Two Penn student organizations — the Penn Hindu and Jain Association and its graduate school counterpart, Penn Rangoliare — are collaborating to hold the only Diwali event in Philadelphia that is open to the public. 10/20/16 12:17am
PAGE Body Love campaign expands conversation on body positivity
On Monday and Tuesday on the area of Locust Walk in front of the Penn Women’s Center, PAGE members handed out free menstruation products at their table. 10/10/16 1:46am
Adam Grant headlines Pennsylvania Conference for Women in Center City
The twelfth annual Pennsylvania Conference for Women took place on Oct. 6 at the Philadelphia Convention Center. With over 9,000 people in attendance, this year’s sold-out conference boasted the best turnout in its history. 10/05/16 1:51am
Kelly Writers House offers writing workshop for trans youth
Aspiring writers who identify as trans or gender nonconforming can cultivate their passion in a welcoming environment at a new workshop run through the Kelly Writers House. 09/27/16 2:28am
Penn holds third Penn Spectrum Weekend to discuss cultural identity
On Sunday, September 25, 2016, the University’s third Penn Spectrum Weekend came to an end. 09/15/16 4:02pm
Preachers on College Green rail against 'homo sex,' students respond
By 2:30 pm, a large group of pride flag-toting students decided to direct students away from the two preachers. 09/13/16 2:27am
Penn Program on DCC announces theme year on sex, gender and race
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