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Will Marble | A final bye-line
I must have said it a hundred times during my three years as a reporter and editor at The Daily Pennsylvanian. “This sentence has to go.
Trustees approve new degrees, discuss projects at Oct. meeting
Penn's Board of Trustees discussed updates on the recently announced Climate Action Plan 2.0 and how University administrators have preempted calls for Payments in Lieu of Taxes at meetings last week.Penn announces search committee for Engineering dean
Current Dean Eduardo Glandt will step down in June 2015 at the end of his current term.NSO sexual violence session sees changes
Penn is introducing a new format for the sexual violence prevention training during New Student Orientation this year. Here’s a rundown of things you should know about the presentation and sexual violence at Penn.
Mental health task force in 'brainstorming stage'
Penn’s mental health task force is in the process of synthesizing information and developing recommendations aimed at improving mental health resources on campus, after conducting research and interviews last semester and over the summer.Joke Issue: Penn offered $2 billion to buy Drexel
Newly uncovered documents show the University offered to purchase Drexel University in November, but the offer was dropped when the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice threatened to block the proposed merger.
University to hire alcohol and safety educator
The report provides three primary recommendations to strengthen University resources for preventing and responding to alcohol and drug misuse.Admins email parents about mental health resources
The email provided contact information for resources on campus, including Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Health Service and school advising offices, among others.$1 million EPA grant to promote greener Philly
Penn was one of five universities to receive a $1 million EPA grant to research and innovate green infrastructure for urban Philly.
College freshman, 19, dies in Center City
College freshman Madison Holleran, of Allendale, N.J., died on Friday night.Penn junior dies Sunday
Pulkit Singh, an Engineering and Wharton junior, died Sunday.Former Wharton vice dean to leave Penn
Georgette Phillips will become the dean of Lehigh University’s business school effective July 1.CURF gives no clear answer for lack of Rhodes Scholars
The center said despite the lack of Rhodes Scholars, the University produces more Fulbrights compared to other Ivy League schools.
Campus Copy Center at 37th and Walnut streets to close
As its lease expires, the printing service supplier will shift all of its operations to its main location at 39th and Walnut streets.
Transportation budget bill spares SEPTA
The Pennsylvania state government approved a plan that will give SEPTA $350 million per year for infrastructure improvements.
Noteriety creates note sharing marketplace
On Friday, Penn students launched the startup Notoriety, which allows students to request and post notes from certain classes.Hearing over 40th, Pine streets rescheduled
Neighborhood residents challenged zoning decision and the decision of the Philadelphia Historical Commission to allow Penn to demolish the building.
Occupy Philly lawsuit aims to protect citizens' civil rights
The lawsuit charges the police with assault and battery, among other charges.Political Action Week to tap political passion
Week will sponsor events from Students for Sensible Drug Policy’s “Hot Chocolate on the Walk” to UPenn Women’s Political League’s screening of “Miss Representation.”
Occupy Phila. protesters allege unlawful arrest
Six people affiliated with Penn, including current and former students and a professor, were arrested during a march on Nov. 30, 2011.Blog Posts by Will Marble
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