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Mia Farrow criticizes apathy
Students buzzed in Irvine Auditorium waiting to hear from actress Mia Farrow Tuesday, who was on campus to address poverty and hunger.Religious groups discuss gun-purchasing loophole
Tuesday night, eight college and high-school students from the Philadelphia region came together to discuss anti-gun violence efforts at the Christian Association at Penn.
Journalist narrates Iran imprisonment
The Asian Pacific Student Coalition hosted Iranian-Japanese journalist Roxana Saberi Tuesday night in Huntsman Hall, attracting approximately fifty students. Saberi has worked with ABC Radio, NPR and BBC, but chose to share about her experience in Iran.Penn for Life hosts Republican state representative and alum
Penn for Life, the University’s pro-life student group, hosted Pennsylvania State Representative and 2007 College graduate Nick Miccarelli at a banquet with the goal of promoting the pro-life community on campus.Fling misses out on fourth artist
A fourth performer could have been a possibility for this year’s Spring Fling concert, but SPEC's pre-existing agreements with Penn Athletics over Franklin Field kept the lineup at three.
Denzel Washington chosen as graduation speaker
Actor Denzel Washington — whose son, Malcolm, is a College sophomore — was 'absolutely' the top choice to speak at Commencement, according to University officials.
QPenn keynote addresses transgender issues
A lively, diverse crowd of Penn students, faculty and staff came to Huntsman Hall to hear Mara Keisling speak about the challenges facing the transgender community.
QPenn celebrates LGBT life
With the theme of “Queer Renaissance,” this year's QPenn — an annual week-long celebration of the LGBT community — aims to connect the past with the future.Students cha-cha for charitable causes
Penn Latin and Ballroom Dance teamed up this past Sunday with Student Ambassadors of the World to raise money for the construction of a V-Day safe house in Haiti and for the Penn Japan Relief fund.
Exhibit enhances awareness, appreciation of water
One Big Puddle, an organization dedicated to solving the world’s water-related issues, opened its exhibition H2011 at the Rotunda to a small audience Friday.
Struggle for gender equality persists at Penn
Though National Women’s History Month commemorates years of struggle for women’s recognition, the fight for equality continues at Penn.Nurses raise funds for Haitian clinics
The School of Nursing sponsored a 5K walk Sunday to raise funds for filtration systems and clean water access to a national nursing school and affiliated clinics in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.Drinking may affect crime levels
Though St. Patrick’s Day meant green costumes and Irish music for many students, the holiday’s focus on booze also brought the potential for more crime.
Hip-hop scholar addresses social issues
Penn Graduate School of Education alumnus and Columbia University professor Marc Lamont Hill spoke Thursday about bringing social change to the United States.
Painting the campus green
From drinking at a bar to rallying for a cause, students in green took to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day from all angles on Thursday.Krav Maga instructor shows moves at Hillel
Israel-based martial arts instructor Moshe Katz demonstrated Krav Maga defense techniques to an audience of about 30 on Wednesday night in Hillel.Religious fasts present spiritual significance for students
The Baha’i fasting period — which calls for the devout to reflect on their spirituality and abstain from food and drink between sunrise and sunset — lasts for 19 days leading up to March 21.
'Angry Asian Man' stands up against racism
Korean-American blogger Phil Yu spoke to students about the importance of actively combating racial slurs, such as the recent YouTube video mocking Asian students.