Joel Lee | I'm the son of two pastors, but my faith is my own
(02/19/19 12:35am)
Months ago, I was sitting in the lobby of Harnwell College House with a friend. We were talking about our faith when he asked me:
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Penn students face eviction from U. City apartment after change in management
(03/25/19 3:28am)
Penn students and local West Philadelphia residents are facing rent hikes and evictions from University House Apartments, a building located on tree-lined South 47th Street in the Clark Park area of University City.
Penn gymnastics finishes home season on a high note with win over William & Mary
(02/18/19 12:50am)
Penn gymnastics' graduating class went out in style in the team's Senior Meet.
Only 5 percent of eligible students voted in latest UA election
(02/13/19 2:45am)
The Undergraduate Assembly recently held a special election to fill a vacant Wharton representative seat on Jan. 30. But despite the 1,982 students who were eligible to vote, only 108 total students cast their ballots in the election.
Guest Column by Hadriana Lowenkron | Heather Mac Donald claimed racism on campuses doesn’t exist. I disagree.
(02/11/19 1:05am)
On Thursday, I, along with 80 or so fellow students of color, was told by white, self-proclaimed "secular conservative" Heather Mac Donald that racism on college campuses ended decades ago.
A month from his arrival, new CAPS director Gregory Eells meets with Penn student leaders
(02/13/19 3:37am)
During the nine-month search for a new Counseling and Psychological Services executive director, several Penn student leaders were closely involved in the hiring and evaluation process for the position's final candidates.
Pair of tennis seniors revive Women's Athletic Association after over 20 years
(02/08/19 2:16am)
A new semester brings new opportunities for Penn’s female athletes.
Asian American activist Helen Zia discusses new book on immigration from communist China
(02/06/19 5:55am)
Students, faculty, and members of the Penn community packed the Penn Book Center Tuesday night to hear Helen Zia read parts of her new book, “Last Boat Out of Shanghai."
Meet the Penn prof. who wrote 'Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism'
(02/06/19 4:09am)
According to one Penn professor, women living under socialist governments enjoy better sex.
Philadelphia could soon ban cashless stores — including Sweetgreen
(02/06/19 4:12am)
The Philadelphia City Council has proposed a bill that would prohibit cashless retail locations.
Editorial | Kaepernick hasn’t left. Neither should Penn’s criminal justice reform efforts.
(02/04/19 2:37am)
Last year, Penn celebrated when the Philadelphia Eagles became the Super Bowl LII champions. This year, as the country again turns to watch the top NFL teams contend for a championship, attention on Colin Kaepernick’s protests against racist police practices has been renewed.
Editorial | President Gutmann’s accomplishments justify her $3.9 million salary
(01/31/19 3:00pm)
In 2016 — the most recent year for which Penn's data is public — Penn President Amy Gutmann earned a record high of $3,908,031. This is a 10.5 percent increase from the previous year, the number makes her the second highest-paid university president in the Ivy League. Still, The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board supports Gutmann's high salary for her work fundraising, diversifying opportunities for students, and building new spaces for our campus.
'You don’t have time for it' — why Penn Admissions doesn't fact-check most applications
(01/31/19 4:43am)
Like most universities, Penn does not have a standard system for fact-checking applications. Admissions officers perform initial reviews in as little as four minutes, and a call to a high school guidance counselor or an email to an applicant is as thorough as checks get.
Why some crimes on campus don't prompt UPennAlerts
(01/30/19 5:05am)
The UPennAlert system has become an integral way for Penn students to receive breaking crime updates and to remain safe on campus. But for some situations, the Division of Public Safety decides not to send out an alert, even when the incident takes place on campus.
UA is optimistic about transparency efforts despite low attendance at open forum
(01/29/19 4:35am)
The Undergraduate Assembly held an open forum meeting Sunday night with a focus on boosting attendance from the Penn community. Despite low turnout from non-UA affiliated students, UA leaders said they still felt the event was a step in the right direction.
Penn Vet study finds increase in pet opioid prescriptions over past decade
(01/28/19 3:09am)
Researchers from Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine and the Perelman School of Medicine found that opioid prescriptions for pets have drastically increased over the past decade.
Two Penn debaters place 16th at worldwide competition in South Africa
(01/28/19 2:36am)
Several students in the Penn Debate Society traveled to South Africa over winter break and took top spots in the World Universities Debating Championship, the largest debate competition in the world.
Penn alum wins protection for historic West Philadelphia buildings
(01/23/19 6:58am)
Between new apartment buildings, storefronts, and dormitories, several development projects have transformed the image of University City — sometimes at the expense of the region's historic architecture. One Penn alumna however, is taking a stand for the preservation of the city's historical buildings.
Penn grad students advise Philadelphia in housing Hurricane Maria refugees
(01/22/19 4:49am)
In the wake of Hurricane Maria, nearly 400,000 Puerto Rican residents evacuated the island. 5,357 evacuees arrived in Philadelphia County — more than any other metropolitan area outside of Florida, the Bronx, and Massachusetts. They slept on relatives’ couches, checked into hotels, or established permanent residences throughout Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania researchers said.
Sorority and fraternity rush events delayed after power outage on Walnut
(01/19/19 3:44am)
A power outage affected several Greek houses and streetlights near 38th and Walnut streets early Friday night.
