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Stuntman wows at Wharton
Comedian and performer Jeff Civillico, a world-record holder for bungee jumping on a unicycle off a cliff in New Zealand, took time out of his schedule to perform at Penn on Tuesday.
For students, an up-close look at stardom
Topher Grace and Teresa Palmer met with students over lunch in Irvine Auditorium to discuss their new film, 'Take Me Home Tonight.'
Intercultural dating goes beyond race
More intercultural relationships are blossoming at Penn as students date others from different ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds.ZTA follows in SK's footsteps
Like Sigma Kappa when it initially colonized in 2002, Zeta Tau Alpha is in talks to temporarily reside in the Phi Sigma Sigma chapter house.Mirroring SK, ZTA integrates into campus life
Zeta Tau Alpha’s colonization efforts mirror much of Sigma Kappa’s, which came to campus in 2002.Unrest at West Philadelphia High School
A student walkout at West Philadelphia High School further highlighted the instability that may have ceased the operation of daytime tutoring by Community School Student Partnerships at the high school.
ZBT, SDT host fourth semesterly blood drive
Penn’s Zeta Beta Tau and Sigma Delta Tau chapters worked with the American Red Cross to collect blood from 96 people.
Hook-up culture pervades Penn
Hook ups, though hard to define precisely, characterize the love lives of many students at Penn.Singles get acquainted at UTV-run 'dating game'
On Sunday night, UTV13 — Penn’s student-run TV station — held a Valentine’s Day kickoff event in The Late Night under 1920 Commons. The event comprised two rounds of a dating game and one round of a newlywed game.
Penn, Drexel bands battle it out
Amidst colored lights, a dance floor and plenty of drink specials, University City musicians duked it out at The Blockley Saturday.
Penn Museum celebrates Chinese New Year
The museum hosted an all-day celebration for the Chinese New Year on Saturday, drawing a crowd of Penn students, faculty and members of the wider community.Task force tackles mounting stress levels
The Healthy Living Task Force, a coalition of students interested in offering support to members of the Penn community, began their first training session of the semester for students Sunday.
Freedom to Marry Day advocates equal rights
Freedom to Marry Day, hosted by Allies — Penn’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender advocacy group for straight students — was held Sunday in support of same-sex marriage.Fashion show raises Hepatitis B awareness, funds
The Jade Ribbon Charity Fashion Show, intended to raise funding for Hepatitis B research and promote awareness of the disease, was held at the Inn at Penn on Saturday.
Penn, NBC stars share stage
Off The Beat and the Shabbatones opened for winners of NBC a cappella group competition The Sing-Off, Committed, in the Starlight Ballroom.ZTA targets juniors and seniors
With colonization well underway, Zeta Tau Alpha — Penn’s newest sorority — is making an effort to recruit upperclassmen women.
Columnist balances academic and popular writing
Speaking at Kelly Writers House, Slate Magazine writer Stephen Metcalf emphasized that more esoteric articles can find their way into the public eye through modern media.
Museum of the macabre
Students who work at the Penn Museum handle thousands of human skeletons and assorted human remains as part of their work-study jobs.