Most students consider the choice of actor Denzel Washigton as the 2011 commencement speaker a positive change from the business and political leaders chosen in the last few years.

In 1979 another acclaimed celebrity from the entertainment industry was selected and confirmed as the commencement speaker: Tennessee Williams. It was the first time students were involved in the selection process.

The new group was formed in conjunction with the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center and the Women’s Center for women who identify as queer.

Unlike previous years, tickets for this year's Spring Fling concert are being sold in nine sections, raising student concerns.

The women’s lacrosse team’s new locker room has acted as the squad’s home away from home.

A study by the Medical School found that having trained election officials administer polls would enfranchise senior citizens, who are often deemed unable to vote by nursing home staff.

Despite efforts by the Undergraduate Assembly, the publication will not allow for a University-wide subscription, and most students are unwilling to pay $15 for the content.

For the first time since March 2006, the No. 4 women’s lacrosse team lost at the hands of an unranked opponent.

As March Madness comes to a crescendo over the next two weeks, where do we turn our spotlight?

Although Denzel Washington's conspicuous connection to the University may give pause to some, he is an admirable choice for commencement speaker.

As admirable as Capogiro’s intentions may be, some students feel that unnecessary condescension and pretension reign behind the coffee bar.

Students buzzed in Irvine Auditorium waiting to hear from actress Mia Farrow Tuesday, who was on campus to address poverty and hunger.

Students are too often unable to trade the hustle and bustle of their hectic routines for the chance to sit down and listen to acclaimed individuals.

Tuesday night, eight college and high-school students from the Philadelphia region came together to discuss anti-gun violence efforts at the Christian Association at Penn.

Brian Crandall was about to enter a Tokyo subway station on the afternoon of March 11 when the ground began to shake and he saw some people run up the stairs.

Sunday night, the Undergraduate Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Division of Public Safety to recognize the importance of issuing UPennAlerts.

The DP's weekly crime blotter for March 11-17.