While students who are interested in joining fraternities and sororities must deal with a number of considerations — including paying dues, signing up for housing and balancing academics with new student education — some must face these problems with a lack of parental support.

The Penn men’s basketball team is headed to Los Angeles looking to make it big. But they’ll be trading Hollywood for Westwood — actually Anaheim — when they face UCLA (2-5) at the Honda Center Saturday evening. VIDEO: This Week on 33rd Street: Dec 9

On the court, thus far, Bonenberger has intimidated her opponents, while scoring just under eight points and grabbing six rebounds per game.

Although rankings drive selection to the NCAA tournament, its wins that speak the loudest.

The Wharton Small Business Development Center has received a five-year $500,000 grant from Wells Fargo & Company, securing a long-term partnership in the years to come.

A student-run magazine and a performing arts group are part of an ongoing arts initiative that has taken place within the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community this semester.

Today, more than 4,500 early decision applicants will find out whether they have a place in Penn’s Class of 2016.

On Wednesday night, the Interfraternity Council held elections for its new executive board. College junior and current Zeta Beta Tau brother David Shapiro was elected as the IFC’s new president.

College campuses like Penn, a marketing mecca for brands that target the 18-to 24-year-old population, have become home to ambassadors for top brands, such as Red Bull, Microsoft and Verizon Wireless.

Last Friday, President Barack Obama’s administration urged higher-education institutions to promote diversity on their campuses — a move that Penn administrators say will benefit the University, as well as colleges nationwide. WORD ON THE WALK: Racial Diversity

Trailing 4-1 in the overall match, sophomore Dan Judd turned things around for Penn by eking out an hour-long, five-game victory.

Be ready when your number is called. It’s what all bench players are told, but it’s hard to understand until they get their opportunity.On Wednesday night at the Palestra, Steve Rennard got that opportunity.

Freshman Alex Porter has made up a steep learning curve in only his first few meets.

Based on Penn’s history, it is clear that action must be taken to halt the continuous cycle of racism.

The new law school building Golkin Hall will open on Jan. 9, according to Facilities and Real Estate Services. The $33.6-million building will contain classrooms, faculty office space, an auditorium and a moot courtroom.

Monica Kwok, who founded her own clothing line in the fall, will be launching a video game company called Playzon Interactive next year. Although she has not yet secured outside funding for the venture, she estimates the company may be worth around $20 million.

Wednesday night, students came together for a discussion on issues facing the black community hosted by Penn’s chapter of the NAACP and the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. The talk centered on the concept of the “talented tenth,” a term meant to describe African-Americans who become leaders.