While some peer schools are hedging their bets that online education is part of the future, Penn is taking a more decentralized approach.
9/11 10th Anniversary Issue
Study finds new harm to cell phone use
Researchers are once again citing cell phone use as an obstacle to good health. But the new concern is not another type of cancer nor a fatal disease — it’s neck and back pain caused by texting and checking email on smart phones.
Male nurses aim to increase visibility, 'break the female stereotype'
MAN-UP — the Male Association of Nurses at the University of Pennsylvania — is currently in the process of establishing a new chapter of male professional nurses with the American Assembly for Men in Nursing.
Professors use clickers to track attendance, participation
A growing number of professors are using clickers — electronic polling devices that allow teachers to get real-time responses from entire classes — to track student attendance at lectures.
Study finds new harm to cell phone use
Researchers are once again citing cell phone use as an obstacle to good health. But the new concern is not another type of cancer nor a fatal disease — it’s neck and back pain caused by texting and checking email on smart phones.
Male nurses aim to increase visibility, 'break the female stereotype'
MAN-UP — the Male Association of Nurses at the University of Pennsylvania — is currently in the process of establishing a new chapter of male professional nurses with the American Assembly for Men in Nursing.
Ruben Gur | BDS is 'hateful', 'discriminatory'
I read with amazement the Guest Column by Penn BDS Conference organizers, BDS Explained. I could barely believe my eyes.
Dov Hoch | Why we should invest, not divest
BDS can enhance the condition of the people of Gaza and the West Bank by personally coming and investing in them, instead of threatening one of the stalwart pillars of their economy.
Bonincontri back on the mat
The Quakers are off to their best start in eight years without their best gymnast at full strength.
Your Voice | 'Brazen lies' behind BDS
Penn is now witnessing another phase of the Arab War Against Israel. The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign is designed to isolate and restrict Israel in every way. Its goal is the destruction of Israel.
Samantha Sharf | Reality within a frame
Art can and should be political.
Charles Gray | Laptops and light bulbs
When the government or another authority continually steps in as a virtuous purveyor of wisdom, it creates a culture that prevents personal responsibility.
Rudy Wise's second coaching job
But Wise, the second-year assistant coach for the men’s team, doesn’t always show up to the Palestra to coach Zack Rosen and Tyler Berardini.
Jackie Kates' big brother knows best
Jackie’s brother Mitchell taught her everything she knows when it comes to basketball.
Brian Kotloff | Last year’s lessons stick with Penn
Last year, everything the Quakers built during a trio of league wins crumbled to pieces in a nightmarish week. Penn believes this year will be different.
Jess Knapp faces crossroads of health, love of the game
Throwing caution to the wind, Knapp chose not to opt for an operation after tearing two ligaments in her knee. To her, there was only one option: play hurt.
Feb Club celebrates the last full month for seniors
Today begins Feb Club, a tradition that celebrates each day of the last month the senior class has together.
Romney wins Florida primary with strong student support
Mitt Romney coasted to a victory in the Florida primary yesterday, reclaiming his title as the frontrunner of the Republican presidential race. Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts, received more votes than his two closest competitors — former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and former Pennsylvania Sen.
College senior creates alcohol delivery service
After the closing of the liquor store near campus, students now have another alternative for procuring alcohol. Last week, College senior Alex Ball created Penn Delivers, a new alcohol delivery service.
Fling to be extra sweet this year
Pour some sugar and get your sweet tooth ready, because this year’s Spring Fling theme is “Fling Never Tasted So Sweet,” the Social Planning and Events Committee announced on Wednesday. VIDEO:Word on the Walk: Spring Fling Theme











