Engineering junior dies while studying abroad
(04/01/13 10:14pm)
Oliver Pacchiana, an Engineering junior, died over the weekend while studying abroad at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. He was 20 years old.
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Liquor privatization effects on campus uncertain
(04/01/13 3:56am)
Historic changes could be coming to the alcohol market in Pennsylvania, but the jury is out on what effects Penn students would see.
Joke Issue: Gutmann gets ratchet, makes slip-up on Twitter, sources say
(03/27/13 1:32am)
If Amy Gutmann gets her wish, she’ll be getting “ratchet” and going to spas with Vice President Joe Biden in a few weeks.
Penn Democrats to take action on gun control
(03/26/13 2:02am)
In the 102 days since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School, over 3,000 people in the United State have been killed by guns — and Penn Democrats have had enough.
Consulting presentation canceled in face of protest
(03/20/13 4:40pm)
An on-campus information session for the Boston Consulting Group was canceled at the last minute Wednesday against the backdrop of a planned student protest.
Pennsylvania Dream Act bridges educational opportunity gap
(03/20/13 3:00am)
Undocumented students in Pennsylvania are one step closer to having the same educational opportunities as citizens.
Nutter budget gives little relief to University City residents
(03/15/13 3:55am)
Amid shouts and whistles, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter attempted to present his budget proposal to City Council on Thursday.
Phila. residents dispute tax increases
(03/14/13 4:59am)
The tension was palpable Wednesday night as around 200 West Philadelphia residents gathered for a meeting about the city’s property tax overhaul.
University City rent to rise with property tax increase
(03/11/13 6:08pm)
Property values in University City are on the rise, which means higher rents for students and higher taxes for homeowners.
Penn could lose $80 million from sequestration cuts
(03/11/13 3:06am)
Despite a strong lobbying push from universities around the nation, federal funding for science research has been slashed as part of a $1.2 trillion package of budget cuts.
Sequestration would close doors for young researchers
(02/26/13 11:41pm)
The futures of young researchers hang in the balance as lawmakers in Washington play tug-of-war over massive automatic spending cuts.
Proposal to raise minimum wage may be good news for Penn work-study
(02/25/13 3:06am)
If a State of the Union proposal becomes law, low-wage workers may see income increases, and Penn work-study students may feel their wallets fatten in the coming months.
Government searches for student debt solution
(02/22/13 4:04am)
The federal government launched an initiative Thursday to make repayment easier for students struggling to pay back their loans.
Voter ID law not in effect for Pa. primaries
(02/19/13 4:46am)
Voters in the Pennsylvania primary elections won’t have to show photo identification to cast their ballots this May.
Immigration reform plan not enough for students
(02/04/13 3:01am)
Undocumented Penn students may stand to benefit from a bipartisan push for immigration reform, but they’re not celebrating yet.
Reporter's Notebook | To shoot or not to shoot
(02/01/13 5:19am)
I found myself in a dark hallway, waiting for the elevator doors to open. I felt the cold steel of a pistol in my hands.
Bill legalizing marijuana to be introduced in Pa.
(02/01/13 5:15am)
Pennsylvania will soon have the chance to go the route of Colorado and Washington.
Ban lifted from women serving in combat
(01/31/13 4:13am)
While the soldiers on the front lines may soon change, Penn students’ military training probably won’t.
Efforts to stop Philadelphia gun violence abound
(01/27/13 10:20pm)
On New Year’s Eve a month ago, 23-year-old Stephen Johnson, a Temple University senior, went to a party with several of his friends in North Philadelphia. Around 3:30 a.m., Johnson became involved in an argument with a man he didn’t know. As the argument escalated, the other man pulled out a gun and shot Johnson in the chest. Johnson was dead minutes later.
Obama makes strong policy pushes in second inaugural
(01/21/13 10:15pm)
WASHINGTON — Barack Obama, the United States’ first black president, was sworn in for a second term on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with a forceful inaugural speech.