On election night, Penn student groups anxiously gathered at various viewing parties to watch the unnerving, monumental presidential election unfold.
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Complaints of abusive behavior at Penn substantially increased last year, according to a new report
The Office of the Ombudsman, a campus office that handles various conflicts among students, faculty, staff and even parents of students, recently released its 2015-16 report.
Students share stories of resilience to launch PennFaces website
The "speakeasy" was held to mark the launch of PennFaces, a website that provides a forum for Penn students to share any form of expression, whether it be a poem, a painting, a story or just thoughts.
Inside Penn Dems' final push to get out the vote
With less than a week to Election Day, Penn Dems is working harder than ever to encourage people to vote for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Democratic Senate nominee Katie McGinty.
Complaints of abusive behavior at Penn substantially increased last year, according to a new report
The Office of the Ombudsman, a campus office that handles various conflicts among students, faculty, staff and even parents of students, recently released its 2015-16 report.
Students share stories of resilience to launch PennFaces website
The "speakeasy" was held to mark the launch of PennFaces, a website that provides a forum for Penn students to share any form of expression, whether it be a poem, a painting, a story or just thoughts.
Student leaders discuss 'Deconstructing the Penn Face'
The goal of "Deconstructing the Penn Face" brought together seven student leaders to discuss the role of mental health care in their lives and in the student community.
UMC leads discussion on Penn's relationship with West Philly
Community was the topic on the table at the United Minorities Council’s panel on Penn’s relationship with West Philadelphia.
Governor Wolf permanently authorizes Uber in Pennsylvania
According to CBS News, the legislation levies a tax on ride sharing services that would help fund the Philadelphia Parking Authority and the School District of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia's millennial population is on the rise
Philadelphia is becoming a millennial haven. The city’s millennial (eighteen to thirty-four years old) residential base has risen by 135,000, or 41.5 percent since 2005, the largest increase among the ten largest American cities, according to 2016 research by consultant JLL.
Students discuss plans, hopes and fears for election night
Penn students have many concerns about election night — one of which is whether to bring popcorn.
How three Penn political groups are spending election night
Very different groups with very different goals will be doing the same exact thing: watching and waiting.
Eight things to do on campus during election week
You may be anxiously anticipating the end of this election season, but there are plenty of events to get excited about during this last week of craziness.
Students reflect on their role in a contentious election
As many prepare to vote for the first time in the general election Tuesday, Penn students reflect on the long-term significance this election is likely to have on both personal and national scales.
Dartmouth professor claims there are three types of friendships that we make
Her most recent paper, “Friends with Academic Benefits,” was recently published in Context, an academic journal published by the American Sociological Association.
Updated: Engineering graduate student's death ruled a suicide
On Monday, Engineering graduate student Alfredo "Freddy" Abravanel died "unexpectedly," according to an emails sent to the Engineering community Tuesday morning.
A love of innovation and Jewish culture inspired a new endowment at Hillel
Penn has another prize for innovation — this time, for ones that contribute to Jewish life.
The Multi-Purpose Room at the Pottruck Health and Fitness Center, which contains a variety of exercise equipment, padded mat areas and punching bags, has been closed since the beginning of the 2016-2017 academic year for reasons unknown to students.
MBA student dies of complications from surgery
Benjamin Schüttler was pursuing an MBA at Wharton as well as a Masters degree of Public Policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.
Campus publication creates "free speech ball" to support open discourse on campus
A giant beach ball covered in declarations ranging from expletives, to “Black Lives Matter” to “Support Trump,” sat in front of Van Pelt library Tuesday afternoon.


















