38Th And Spruce Street Intersection
In light of recent accidents at the intersection at 38th and Spruce streets, the Daily Pennsylvanian has begun reporting on why the intersection is dangerous, and what experts feel can improve the intersection's safety.
Animal ACTivists of Philly protest animal abuse at Penn
Tuesday afternoon, animal rights group Animal ACTivists of Philly rallied at 34th and Walnut streets against the abuse of research animals at Penn and other universities. According to a 2011 Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine report, Penn is number one among Ivy League universities in the number and severity of violations of the Animal Welfare Act.
PennMOVES expands annual sale
Instead of the annual thrift sale of Penn students’ discarded goods at the end of the year, Philadelphia residents will now be able to buy the goods from PennMOVES all year round.Penn sponsors Philly Tech Week for the first time
Philly Tech Week 2013 kicked off in grand fashion with the largest game of Pong on the planet last Friday.Guest Column | Break the silence: a call to action
I cannot speak for all, but here’s what being raped at this university felt like for me.
Rachel del Valle | In defense of Facebook culture
I do keep a journal, sort of. I can look back on it with minimal discomfort, and I don’t have to search through memorabilia boxes to find it. It’s my Facebook profile.
Caroline Brand | Real Beauty, real problems
As part of its ongoing Real Beauty campaign, Dove posted a YouTube video last week that has over 19 million views. I find the overwhelmingly positive response to this video troubling — especially the praise from within the Penn community.Your Voice | Standing against violence
We must add our voices to those demanding that we value all lives by speaking out against violence in all of its forms. But we must do more. The best way to honor those whose lives are forever changed by violence is to become data-driven advocates to reduce violence in our communities.
For Republican strategist, spin makes all the difference
“It’s not what you say that matters,” said Republican political strategist and pollster Frank Luntz last night in Huntsman Hall. “It’s what people hear.”
Actress Brittany Snow talks battling eating disorder, bullying
The words, “You are never alone,” resounded through Huntsman Hall last night when actress Brittany Snow stopped by to discuss her Love is Louder campaign.
A program cut short: the end of Penn hockey
The 1978 season would be the final one for Penn varsity ice hockey after the decision was made to disband the program. It was the end of an era for the Quakers and those that came before.Guest Column | A threatening silence
April 24 commemorates the day in 1915 when over 200 Armenian intellectuals and leaders were arrested, imprisoned and promptly executed.
Newly elected SPEC president discusses overcoming challenges, future goals
Last week, the Social Planning and Events Committee hosted internal elections to determine their next executive board. College junior Julie Palomba was elected as the next SPEC president, replacing the spot held by College senior Josh Oppenheimer. She will officially take over as president in the next week.
Multicultural Greek Council awards scholarships to local students
Many chapters of the Multicultural Greek Council are helping local high school students on their way to college, expecting nothing in return.
Going pro, a thousand throws at a time
When the collegiate season ended each year, Mehta would play on competitive club teams, getting to experience the game at a higher level. So when the Philadelphia Spinners — one of eight teams in Major League Ultimate — announced they were having tryouts, Mehta couldn’t help but be intrigued.Penn track's Bejelka’s 800m fueling his future
Joining the top ranks of the men’s 800-meter run at Penn is no easy feat to accomplish. But two weeks ago at George Mason Invitational, that’s exactly what sophomore Mato Bekelja did.Illegal sale of drugs near campus leads to nine arrests
The Division of Public Safety made nine arrests in two days last Monday and Tuesday in connection with people selling illegal drugs.
Imminent closing of UCHS poses challenge to internship program
Before University City High School closes its doors, it will impart its last batch of advice on its students this summer. This summer marks the fourth annual Leaders of Change internship program through UCHS.
Search continues for killer of campus fruit truck owner
The killing of University City food truck operator Don Ly remains unsolved.