Studentlife
Penn Traditions hosts student section Homecoming event, drawing over 700 attendees to Shoemaker Green
The event was planned and hosted by Penn Traditions, a student organization under Penn Alumni that aims to “celebrate Penn’s history and traditions, connect students and alumni, and promote and inspire lifelong Penn pride.”
Fossil Free Penn ends encampment after 39 days following Homecoming football game protest
After an hour-long protest interrupted the Homecoming football game on Oct. 22, FFP organizers packed up their belongings later that night, saying that they decided to leave on a "high note."
Fossil Free Penn protestors storm field during Homecoming football game, halting play for over an hour
After 50 minutes, police officers began apprehending student protestors with zip-tie cuffs and escorting them off the field as many in the crowd cheered.
'A home away from home': Kelly Writers House celebrates its 25th anniversary
On Oct. 21 and 22, KWH is celebrating its 25th anniversary with three events, starting with an informal party from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday.
Sheryl Crow performs at packed concert event celebrating Magill’s inauguration
The celebration — which took place on Shoemaker Green on Oct. 21 — included free food from local vendors, giveaways of picnic blankets, and games, in addition to the live music.
From Penn-themed ice cream to a 5K around campus: What to expect at Magill's inauguration
The inauguration will feature a variety of events including a procession down Locust Walk, a 5K around Penn Park, and a pet-friendly walk with Magill and her goldendoodle.
Penn Violence Prevention and Penn Campus Recreation organize trauma-informed yoga sessions
The sessions, organized by Penn Violence Prevention and Penn Campus Recreation, will be held at Pottruck each Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. until the end of October.
Philadelphia-based barbecue restaurant The Lucky Well opens new location in University City
The restaurant, which is located at 3432 Sansom St., started out offering delivery and takeout services and has been open for dine-in as of Oct. 6.
Penn to fund Middle East Center after loss of all federal funding sparked outcry
The University’s funding plan will be announced at the Oct. 26 University Council meeting and will sustain the center for four and a half years.
Penn's Kislak Center displays new acquisitions in ‘From Plague Remedies to Photo Charms’ event
The event took place Oct. 12 and showed selected works from the Center’s 2021-2022 acquisitions.
Penn transfer student community finds community and resources amid a challenging transition
Every year, Penn admits around 160 transfers, second only to Cornell in the Ivy League.
Student leaders establish the Penn Coalition for Wellness, unifying wellness groups
The organization is currently in the process of gaining recognition from the Student Activities Council, Vice Provost of University Life, and Chief Wellness Officer Benoit Dubé.
Criminal trial date set for Penn senior charged with alleged assault at Castle party last year
According to court documents, Hamilton has been charged with both simple assault and harassment. His court trial is set for Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. after a private criminal complaint was filed on Oct. 3, 2022.
Wellness at Penn launches S.U.P.E.R., its new substance abuse prevention initiative
The goal of S.U.P.E.R. is to reach students that are abstaining from substance use, in recovery, or interested in learning more about harm reduction practices, according to Penn Wellness.
Penn Libraries opens new exhibition highlighting a collection of illustrative Japanese books
The exhibit — which will be on display until Dec. 16 — features one of the most complete collections of Japanese illustrative books of any North American institution.
Penn's Phi Delta Epsilon chapter organizes its first-ever Anatomy Fashion Show
The show took place last Saturday in the Hall of Flags in Houston Hall and featured members of the fraternity as the models, who wore bodysuits painted with different parts of the human body.
From faulty elevators to dirty common areas, high rise residents report maintenance issues
The student residents described slow response times to maintenance issues, including dirty common areas, clogged trash chutes, and malfunctioning elevators.
Jewish community comes together at Penn to celebrate High Holidays
Penn students have gathered to celebrate the Jewish High Holidays as well as the week-long holiday of Sukkot, which celebrates the harvest — in many ways, such as shared meals and personal reflection.
Penn Student Federal Credit Union to celebrate 35th anniversary during Homecoming Weekend
The Student Federal Credit Union, the Ivy League’s only student-run credit union, is planning to host an event on Oct. 20.