The American Association of University Professors has taken a formal position opposing the use of 'trigger warnings' in instructional materials, saying that they threaten academic freedom.
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Penn Medicine gives nonprofit group WePAC $1,200 grant to fund local libraries
Borrowing books from the school library is a thing of the past for many Philadelphia pubic school students these days?and not for the technological reasons you might be hoping.
Mayor, City Council reach agreement on pot decriminalization
In the near future, having a little bit of weed in your pocket while strolling the streets of Philadelphia will not make you a criminal.
Pennsylvania Secretary of Policy and Planning has a recipe for improving public schools
Donna Cooper may be best known on campus for calling for Penn to pay 1.8 million to the City of Philadelphia as part of a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes
Penn Medicine gives nonprofit group WePAC $1,200 grant to fund local libraries
Borrowing books from the school library is a thing of the past for many Philadelphia pubic school students these days?and not for the technological reasons you might be hoping.
Mayor, City Council reach agreement on pot decriminalization
In the near future, having a little bit of weed in your pocket while strolling the streets of Philadelphia will not make you a criminal.
Summer crime targeted by retail theft task force
Over the summer, store managers at American Apparel and Urban Outfitters finally had to worry a bit less about shoplifters.
Despite University obligations, Gutmann keeps up with research
Amy Gutmann puts her signature on more than just Penn paperwork.
Penn drops in US News rankings, but experts call them overrated
Although Penn dropped a spot in U.S. News & World Report rankings this year, experts say not to take the hit too seriously.
Time for Penn sprint football QB Mike McCurdy to take the next step
By the end of the 2013 season, Penn sprint football thought it had found a gunslinger in quarterback Mike McCurdy. And as the 2014 campaign dawns, the time is now to develop the strong-armed sophomore into a pure passer.
Blues Hens beat Penn in straight sets
On the first stop of their four-match road trip the Red and Blue (2-2) were beat down by Delaware (5-3) in three straight sets.
Penn football ready for Florida trip
The countdown is coming to an end: Penn football is nearing a field near you? or your Florida relative. There is just a week and a half until the Red and Blue head to the Sunshine State to take on Jacksonville, a Pioneer League squad.
Crime Log: Aug 29 – Sept. 4
Read about what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Aug. 29 and Sept. 4, 2014.
Nick Moncy is a College junior from North Miami, Fla. His email address is nickmon@sas.upenn.edu.
The Vision | Being an angel saved no one
This ideology holds that if minorities would simply “respect themselves” by adopting the social and cultural standards of the dominant class, then and only then would they be privy to the full benefits and “respect” of all American society. This fallacy is not only wrong in that it puts the onus of racism on those stripped of power, but it is also elitist in its belief that pulled-up pants and collegiate degrees will somehow protect one from legalized suspicion and police violence.
Jeremiah Keenan | Maintaining monogamy
The problem with random hook-ups is that they achieve, in one leap, a physical intimacy that we afterwards realize was based on a hormone rush or too much alcohol — not a real relationship.
Columbia Athletic Director M. Dianne Murphy to resign after 2014-15 season
A year after both Penn and Princeton replaced their longtime athletic directors, another Ivy League school is about to begin the search for its next AD.
USA Today reports that Penn has been ranked number one by College Factual.
PennApps to include partnership with PennMed
Organizers hope the weekend will further partnerships between coders and doctors.
IMPACT magazine and UA team up to encourage student-suggested solutions
The Student Solution Sessions will encourage students to come up with solutions to problems at Penn. The Undergraduate Assembly will present the suggestions to the administration.
















