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(12/09/15 8:12am)
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Ashlee Halbritter named Director of Campus Health
(12/07/15 5:29am)
On Nov. 5, Ashlee Halbritter was named the director of Campus Health. Previously employed as a health educator at Penn for the past three years, Halbritter seeks to make public health more consistent at Penn.
Trojan ranks Penn No. 21 in sexual health
(12/06/15 3:12am)
According to Trojan, hook-ups at Penn are hot, heavy and healthy.
Six classes? No problem
(11/19/15 4:31am)
For some, taking six classes a semester is a necessity. For others, it’s a satisfying choice.
Reporter's Notebook: Meditating in Houston Hall
(11/17/15 5:40am)
I arrived at the Office of the Chaplain on the second floor of Houston Hall with a minute to spare. Inside the room, a group of about 10 people took off their shoes and took a seat on the pillows or chairs provided around the space. I took a seat on the “floor chair” — basically a pillow with a back — and closed my eyes.
Women's Health has your sex life covered
(11/10/15 5:13pm)
Student Health Service prides itself on its commitment to maintaining the health and wellness of Penn women through its Women’s Health Services section. However, many undergraduates may not be aware of the services they offer. Women’s Health at Penn can be a more familiar alternative to finding an off-campus health provider or seeking out a Planned Parenthood office.
Penn dog owners talk pros and cons of having a furry friend on campus
(10/27/15 4:18am)
Bringing a dog to your off-campus home might seem appealing, but current dog owners say it’s a lot more work than imagined.
The RAs people are still talking about
(10/22/15 2:31am)
Being shoved into a tiny dorm in the Quad or in Hill with a new roommate is not always the smoothest experience. Resident Advisors seek to ease this transition into college and keep a mindful eye on their residents.
Penn is a Mac-loving campus
(10/13/15 4:28am)
Most incoming freshmen are faced with the ever-important question: Mac or PC? In study rooms and classrooms alike, Penn seems to be an Apple-dominated campus. Spotting a single PC in a sea of glowing Apple laptops is a common occurrence.
A day in the life of a brand ambassador
(10/05/15 3:54am)
College junior Hope MacKenzie walks into Union Transfer armed with posters and an industrial-sized roll of tape. She looks around and finds a spot to place the MSMR poster on the wall. She takes a picture of the poster on the wall and explains that she is sending it back to Sony.
MERT steps in during Pope weekend
(09/29/15 7:53am)
Over the weekend, the Medical Emergency Response Team responded to a volume of calls comparable to that of Spring Fling. But MERT wasn’t responding to drunken college students this time — instead, they were working off campus, monitoring the Pope festivities.
Healthy food options near Penn defy stereotypes of the freshman fifteen
(09/15/15 1:00pm)
If you attempt to grab a quick salad for lunch at Penn, you’ll have a lot of choices: HipCityVeg, Saladworks and Sweetgreen, just to name a few. Penn is surrounded with healthy options, and the line at Magic Carpet at noon on any given day expresses how much Penn loves healthy eating.
Summer loving: Penn couples find and fight for romance over break
(08/27/15 1:58am)
As spring semester drew to a close, new couples wondered whether their relationships would last the summer apart, and singles went into the break uncertain of what was to come. For many relationships, summer can indicate an end or a beginning.
From "DFMOs" to "Downtowns": Guide to Penn lingo and nightlife
(08/20/15 6:18am)
Welcome to campus, freshman. Unlike in high school, college is a time where many are eagerly counting down the days until they return. If you have absolutely no idea what you’re doing, roll with it — no one does. Take off the lanyard they gave you to hold your PennCard. Better to lose it than be identified as a freshman. Just Bursar (charge your Penn account) the new one to your parents.
NEW STUDENT ISSUE: So you want to go Greek?
(05/19/15 6:00pm)
This school year, Greek life made headlines for a plethora of reasons. Whether you are considering joining Greek life at Penn or not, it can be useful to know what has happened and how it works. Here is a guide to the recent Greek life happenings.
Smokes' bouncer shares experience with fake IDs
(04/30/15 2:13am)
Trying to get into Smokey Joe’s on a Wednesday night may seem harder than finding a GSR during finals week. But while bouncers stay strict, students sometimes find loopholes to get by.
Wristbands for Fling parties create culture of exclusivity
(04/20/15 4:06am)
Last year, students raised concerns about the culture of Spring Fling changing due to the supervision of alcohol monitors. This year, wristbands to get into parties added a new element to the weekend.
The real impact of arsenic found in Franzia
(03/24/15 5:37am)
Penn students might want to opt for bottled wine over Franzia this weekend, following the high levels of arsenic discovered in the popular drink.
Bon Appetit rolls out more gluten-free options
(03/17/15 5:22am)
Gluten-free food has become increasingly popular recently, with major restaurants and grocery stores adding gluten-free menu items and stocking gluten-free products — and Penn is no exception. Recently, Hill House dining hall and 1920 Commons dining hall have completely revamped their gluten-free section under the guidance of Bon Appétit dietician Dan Connolly.
What's in a number?
(02/12/15 8:35am)
At Penn, some are looking for a relationship. Others are looking for a one-night stand or hook-up buddy. Either way, the question of how many hook-ups a potential partner has had can cause some anxiety. Some students say the answer to “What’s your number?” is not a deal-breaker.