Corpses, picture books and the meaning of life are on some students' agendas this semester. The Daily Pennsylvanian looked at ten classes hiding in the pages of Penn InTouch.
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Penn swimming used Sunshine State training for winter break momentum
With a trip to Sunshine State for anything but a vacation in the rear view for Penn swimming, will the training be worth it?
Penn basketball faces tough task in No. 5 Villanova
It isn’t every night that Penn basketball gets to play in front of a sold-out crowd, but Saturday’s game against No. 5 Villanova isn’t an ordinary night.
Gutmann explains participation in die-in
Penn President Amy Gutmann responded to her participation in a protest that sparked national headlines.
Penn swimming used Sunshine State training for winter break momentum
With a trip to Sunshine State for anything but a vacation in the rear view for Penn swimming, will the training be worth it?
Penn basketball faces tough task in No. 5 Villanova
It isn’t every night that Penn basketball gets to play in front of a sold-out crowd, but Saturday’s game against No. 5 Villanova isn’t an ordinary night.
Penn women's basketball wins on late trey by freshman Ross
In the first meeting between the two teams since 1995, the Quakers defeated Richmond for the first time in school history, 49-47, off the strength on a late three from freshman Anna Ross.
Dani Blum | On pneumonia, planning and priorities
I spent three weeks in bed, unsure of what to do with myself. I was used to my Penn state of bouncing from one activity to the next with barely any time in between to eat, let alone reflect on my life.
Penn grad resigns as USciences president
President Helen Giles-Gee announced she was stepping down from her post at the helm of the private university located just southwest of Penn’s campus.
The Koch Foundation funds a lecture series at Penn
Of the legion of Penn benefactors and gift givers, no two may be more infamous than David and Charles Koch. The famous industrialist siblings contributed more than $12.7 million to 163 colleges and universities in 2012.
Penn Police officer accused of assault
A Penn Police officer was accused of physical assault in a lawsuit filed on Dec. 30 against the University of Pennsylvania Police Department.
Portion of wine sales to help the hungry
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced on January 7 that a portion of the proceeds from sales of Josh Cellars wines at Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores will be donated to the cause of feeding the hungry in local communities.
Paris dispatch: Solidarity, mourning in the face of terror
Everywhere I walk, there are signs of support and unity. “Je suis Charlie.” “Nous sommes Charlie.” I am — we are — Charlie.
HUP failures result in federal funding cuts
Going to the hospital might actually make you sicker. One in four has dangerously high rates of in-hospital infections and injuries, according to a federal analysis of patient care.
Grade inflation responsible for ever-increasing GPAs
Though recent decades have seen a rise in college students' GPAs, their seemingly improved academic performance is not attributed to higher intelligence, but to grade inflation that is becoming more prominent across colleges and universities, The Atlantic reported. A study by the Department of Economics at the University of North Texas found various factors that account for the recent inflations.
Penn wrestling finds success at Midlands before thumping to Iowa State
It’s a new year with a new lineup for Penn, yet the Red and Blue’s results were similarly lackluster. Following a mediocre performance at the prestigious Midlands Championships, the Quakers under-impressed in their dual meet with Iowa State.
Penn releases disciplinary reports since 2009
The Office of Student Conduct aims to move forward in its efforts to be more transparent and available to the Penn community.
IAA, journalist Chris Hedges clear confusion over peace conference
When Chris Hedges was uninvited to the IAA's peace conference, he wrote a subsequent denunciation of the student group. But the conflict could potentially be explained by deficient communication.
A tale of two winter breaks
While one freshman spent his winter break on the posh Aspen slopes, another worked the window at her local Chic-fil-A.


















