Houston Hall has a complex recycling operation and has evolved over the years.
38th and Spruce Street Intersection
Penn track's Brenza throwing way into record book
Brenza was a decided outsider to the track scene. But once he picked up a shot put for the first time, magic happened. Brenza’s hard work paid off in a big sense, culminating in a spot in Penn track history.
The journey of Penn women's lacrosse's ‘Go-Go Gadget Arms’
Senior Meredith Cain will lead the Quakers this year, but coming into college, she didn’t even know if she would even play lacrosse.
Greenbaum | Penn men's lacrosse shouldn't ride too high after big win
The Quakers were under the radar against Duke, but this time around they will be the favor as they face as St. Joe’s.
Penn track's Brenza throwing way into record book
Brenza was a decided outsider to the track scene. But once he picked up a shot put for the first time, magic happened. Brenza’s hard work paid off in a big sense, culminating in a spot in Penn track history.
The journey of Penn women's lacrosse's ‘Go-Go Gadget Arms’
Senior Meredith Cain will lead the Quakers this year, but coming into college, she didn’t even know if she would even play lacrosse.
Penn Med's Carl June discusses breakthrough cancer research
Since 2011, nine out of a total of 12 patients have responded successfully to the treatment, for which June — the Director of the Translational Research Program and the Richard W. Vague Professor in Immunotherapy in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine — was awarded first place in Men’s Health magazine’s “2012 Heroes of Health and Fitness.”
Alternative currency system for Penn students, faculty
Penn Timebank to allow students and faculty to exchange services with each other.
PennCards to have 'contactless' access to campus buildings
There is currently no set timeline for launching the technology to the general Penn community, but the estimate is that it will take up to five years.
New Wharton, Cisco technology connects coastlines
On Monday, the Wharton School and Cisco Systems, Inc. jointly unveiled for the first time the new “Cisco Connected Classroom” in Huntsman Hall with a live demonstration of the telepresence technology.
Penn Vet study uncovers bone-building ability of protein
This research is groundbreaking both because it is the first to demonstrate that the Jagged-1 protein can assist in the healing process of human bones and provides insight into possible treatments for rare metabolic condition called Alagille syndrome.
Mex@Penn hosts annual Convergencias conference
Convergencias 2013 — an annual conference organized this year by the student group Mex@Penn — brought together a host of Mexican academics, professionals and students to have a dialogue on Mexico’s current situation and place in history.
Site serves as notice board for campus events, announcements
PennBoard is an online platform for students and on-campus groups to post event information and announcements online. The events are arranged on a calendar, which users can navigate to view events by date.
SPEC-TRUM to bring Melanie Fiona, Future for spring concert
On March 14, SPEC-TRUM will be bringing R&B artist Melanie Fiona and emerging rapper Future.
Simulating gun trauma with a 'postcard of violence'
Cradle to Grave — a program started in 2006 by two Penn graduates — has taught thousands of inner-city Philadelphia youth about the impact of gun violence.
Nominations and Elections Committee | Taking charge
With advertisements implying we, the United States’ constituents, possess the power to elect “leaders of the free world,” many were pulled in by the allure of such a glamorous opportunity. When it comes to student government on Penn’s campus, however, that same fervor is not shared by the masses, both in regard to applicant pool and voter turnout. But why?
Divya Ramesh | Playing with fire
Stepping away from our compulsive need for action to adopt a version of the NRK’s digitized natural world might be a healthy choice. After all, with Norway recently ranked first on Forbes’ list of the happiest world nations, the country might have something to show beyond its magnificent fjords.
How much weight you put on sleep
A recent study from the Perelman School of Medicine shows that certain nutrients may play an essential role in sleep duration and that variety in diet is associated with healthier sleeping patterns.
The DP’s crime beats took a weekend night shift with Penn Police officers.
Business meets law in first-ever Wharton conference of its kind
For the afternoon, College and Wharton students alike came together for the first annual Wharton Business Law Conference, learning from some of the nation’s top law firm partners and executives about the practice and importance of business law.










