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Chi Omega and Sigma Kappa held the first 'cross-Panhellenic' event at Penn last week

(10/25/17 3:00am)

To promote inter-sorority bonding, two Penn sororities held what they described as the first "cross-Panhellenic" event last week.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/10/chi-omega-and-sigma-kappa-held-the-first-cross-panhellenic-event-at-penn-last-week

How Penn's mental health efforts have evolved in the past 70 years

(10/30/17 4:26am)

Over the past three years, mental health has become one of the most important issues on Penn's campus. Students have set up a range of mental health advocacy groups, which consistently work to improve mental wellness, whether that means calling for more comprehensive resources, or working to change Penn's "hyper-competitive," pre-professional culture.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/10/how-penns-mental-health-efforts-have-evolved-in-the-past-70-years

This new club wants to provide space for students to discuss and learn about feminism

(10/21/17 12:41am)

A new club on campus wants to provide more space for feminists to meet and discuss issues they are passionate about.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/10/this-new-club-wants-to-provide-space-for-students-to-discuss-and-learn-about-feminism

Over 6,000 people got flu vaccinations at Penn this year — the highest number in recent years

(10/21/17 1:14am)

For three days last week in Houston Hall, about five members of the Penn community received a flu shot every minute.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/10/over-6000-people-got-flu-vaccinations-at-penn-this-year-the-highest-number-in-recent-years

Penn's Creative Writing program joins hands with the Institute of Contemporary Art to look at race and form

(10/15/17 11:13pm)

This fall, the Institute of Contemporary Art is working closely with the Penn Creative Writing Program to explore the relationship between language and race.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/10/penns-creative-writing-program-joins-hands-with-the-institute-of-contemporary-art-to-look-at-race-and-form

Cultural fraternities organized an event this week for men of color to discuss sexual violence

(10/14/17 4:20am)

Men of color from Penn and Drexel University gathered in the Hall of Flags in Houston Hall on Oct. 11 to discuss sexual assault and how to work against it.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/10/cultural-fraternities-organized-an-event-this-week-for-men-of-color-to-discuss-sexual-violence

Seven months ago, the IFC said they planned to introduce a diversity chair — the position still has not been created

(10/12/17 1:37am)

Following a racially insensitive incident at a fraternity last semester, the Interfraternity Council said it would add a diversity chair to its executive committee. Nearly seven months later, it has yet to finalize the position even though various other leaders in the Greek community agree that having a point person for diversity and inclusion is important for the IFC.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/10/seven-months-ago-the-ifc-said-they-planned-to-introduce-a-diversity-chair-the-position-still-has-not-been-created

A brief history of how Penn built, renovated and reformed the high rises

(10/11/17 10:53pm)

Today, Penn's three high rises are home to nearly 2,400 students, but much has changed since they started housing undergraduates in the 1970s.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/10/a-brief-history-of-how-penn-built-renovated-and-reformed-the-high-rises

These Penn students smashed a car to raise funds for women's heart heath and hurricane relief

(10/01/17 10:55pm)

On Sept. 30, students destroyed a car in the high rise field — for a good cause.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/10/these-penn-students-smashed-a-car-to-raise-funds-for-womens-heart-heath-and-hurricane-relief

These Penn students want to make menstrual products available for those who can't afford them

(09/27/17 12:09am)

A new student club at Penn is working to provide menstrual products for homeless people in West Philadelphia.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/09/these-penn-students-want-to-make-menstrual-products-available-for-those-who-cant-afford-them

Should Philadelphia be the home of Amazon's next HQ? Amy Gutmann thinks so.

(09/23/17 6:47pm)

Various leaders in Philadelphia are campaigning for the city to be the home of Amazon’s next headquarters.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/09/should-philadelphia-be-the-home-of-amazons-next-hq-amy-gutmann-thinks-so

Only five out of Penn's 27 fraternities completed IFC-mandated education programs

(09/21/17 3:32am)

For the first time, the Interfraternity Council is publicly publishing fraternities' attendance rates for various educational programs, including courses on sexual assault prevention and sexual health. Only five of Penn's 27 fraternities fulfilled the requirements for all three educational events that were mandated.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/09/only-five-out-of-penns-27-fraternities-completed-ifc-mandated-education-programs

Funny Fridays: a new open-mic night at Platt hopes to grow Penn's comedy scene

(09/20/17 2:48am)

Tens of students lined the couches of the Platt Performing Arts House on Sept. 18 to watch Penn’s very first "Funny Friday."

https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/09/funny-fridays-a-new-open-mic-night-at-platt-hopes-to-grow-penns-comedy-scene

This Greek leadership program puts sophomores in the spotlight

(09/14/17 10:54pm)

While administrators set up incentive programs to help second-year students beat the "sophomore slump," Greek leaders push forward with a program to inspire leadership among sophomores.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/09/this-greek-leadership-program-puts-sophomores-in-the-spotlight

Wharton is giving away padfolios and business cards to help students beat the 'sophomore slump'

(09/13/17 11:56pm)

Starting this semester, Wharton sophomores can expect to receive emails about Wharton-themed prizes and activities along with updates on their "Guide to Personal Success," or GPS.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/09/wharton-is-giving-away-padfolios-and-business-cards-to-help-students-beat-the-sophomore-slump

It's still fall, but Greek organizations are already preparing freshmen for rush in the spring

(09/12/17 2:00pm)

Even though Greek life recruitment for freshmen only takes place in the Spring, fraternities and sororities have been busy hosting events this fall to attract potential new members.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/09/its-still-fall-but-greek-organizations-are-already-preparing-freshmen-for-rush-in-the-spring

At PennApps XVI, students made inter-dimensional robots and hung out with the founder of Quora

(09/11/17 2:11am)

Over a thousand students from across the world gathered on Penn's campus this weekend for 36 hours of digital innovation.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/09/at-pennapps-xvi-students-made-inter-dimensional-robots-and-hung-out-with-the-founder-of-quora

This site ranks Penn's Greek institutions by looks and popularity. Greek leaders call it a 'joke.'

(09/10/17 10:03pm)

Ahead of the rushing process in the spring semester, various students are going online to learn more about the numerous Greek institutions on campus. One of the most popular sites they turn to is Greek Rank — a website where anonymous users rate fraternities and sororities by the criteria of “looks, popularity, classiness, involvement, social life, and sisterhood/brotherhood.”

https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/09/this-site-ranks-penns-greek-institutions-by-looks-and-popularity-greek-leaders-call-it-a-joke

The 30-year history of off-campus groups at Penn

(08/29/17 4:29pm)

Off-campus organizations and their place on Penn's campus have roared back into the spotlight following public backlash against an "offensive and sexist" email sent by the off-campus organization "OZ" last year.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/08/the-30-year-history-of-off-campus-groups-at-penn

Friendships, financial burdens and 'heteronormative masculinity': students reflect on going Greek

(08/23/17 11:00am)

For more than a quarter of undergraduate students, going Greek is an essential part of the college experience.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/08/friendships-financial-burdens-and-heteronormative-masculinity-students-reflect-on-going-greek

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