For the good of Penn’s student body — and for the good of society — economic diversity must remain a top priority.

When they move off campus, many Penn students expect to simply pay for rent and utilities each month. However, some are surprised to find themselves paying for much more than they originally thought.

After being beta-tested in over 80 courses at 30 different universities nationwide, Coursekit — a course management site created by three Penn students that hopes to compete with Blackboard — officially launches to the public today.

The Quad won this year’s first annual Power Down Challenge by reducing its total electricity consumption by 20.42 percent. INTERACTIVE: Power Down Challenge results

Residential programs in on-campus housing range from the academic Ancient Studies/University Museum program in Harnwell College House to the cultural Hill College House’s Exploring Philadelphia program.

2004 College graduate Kevin Neary who was shot in the neck two weeks ago has recently progressed to being able to breathe for a short period of time without a ventilator — but will still need more surgeries to stabilize his neck.

When students don’t receive their ideal accommodations, they usually turn to off-campus options. However, off-campus choices may prove to be just as difficult.

While Penn continues to progress toward a more equal community, there are still significant changes to made.

While some low-maintenance students can stick an air mattress in the corner and call it a bedroom, others require a bit more to call a house a home.

Although critters, like mice, are somewhat of an inevitability when it comes to living in a city like Philadelphia, there are certain steps Penn students should consider taking when trying to get rid of them.

Thanks to a highly unfavorable roommate situation, my transition from freshman- to sophomore-year housing wasn’t exactly the smoothest process.

Valenti has been training for the U.S. world team for six years, but has yet to make it. To do so, he must be in the country’s top three at the 60 kilogram weightclass — he is currently ranked sixth.

In his 41st year as team statistician, Suss sees what happens during the game better than anyone on the court.

In a normal year, the mismatches would end once the Ivy League season begins in January, but Harvard boasts an extremely athletic squad this year.

While the cause of death is still unknown for a 21-year-old Penn student who ran a half marathon, many have speculated on what may have led to the tragedy.

Every year, around 600 Penn students study abroad. On top of the difficulties that come with working out credits and requirements, these students also face the challenge of arranging half-year housing. But with a little planning and awareness, it can be relatively easy to overcome the problems.

Many students must seek parents’ permission before moving off campus.