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Korea tensions hit home at Penn
Military tension between North and South Korea — which last week resulted in the first attack on a civilian area since the end of the Korean War — has concerned some students.Slideshow: Hanukkah celebrations around Penn
The eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah began last night. See a photo slideshow of Penn students celebrating at Hillel, Hill College House and outside of Van Pelt Library.No major campus events organized for World AIDS day
For the first time in recent years, no prominent events were organized on campus to raise awareness for a disease which affects 33.4 million people worldwide.
Sororities prepare for formal recruitment
Although the pending colonization of Zeta Tau Alpha may alter the Panhel environment, Greek leaders believe student interest in Greek life is strong enough to yield healthy pledge classes.
New Panhel president: 'really excited about the opportunity'
The new Panhel president, College junior and Sigma Delta Tau sister Rachel Abeles, met with The Daily Pennsylvanian to discuss her upcoming term.
For some students, living far off campus is ideal
More than 4,000 undergraduates live off campus each year, but not all of them live in the popular area just west of campus.
Poetic prof speaks ‘fiery’ words of peace
The United Minorities Council and the Latino Coalition hosted Fiery Words: An Evening with Sonia Sanchez, in Claudia Cohen Hall.Thanksgiving homestays offer cultural exchanges
In only its second year, Penn Diplomats organized Thanksgiving homestays to pair exchange and international students with host families.
On campus for the holidays
While most Penn students are packing their bags and boarding trains or planes, some are staying on campus for Thanksgiving break.
LGBT advocacy group Allies returns to campus
Allies — the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender interest and advocacy group for straight students — is making a comeback at Penn.Two students honored for saving life
Tuesday night, two students took front and center in Claire Fagin Hall to be recognized for saving a man’s life in a Sept. 21 incident on Locust Walk.
Catching up with Guitar Hero champ
While many students add internships and summer jobs to their resumes, Engineering sophomore Chris Chike has a unique accolade under his belt — a Guinness World Record.Despite number of resident pledges, Harrison wins Energy Showdown
When it comes to energy reduction, Penn students don't always deliver on their promises. Rodin College House ended last in the Penn Energy Showdown, despite having the most resident pledges to reduce energy use.ZTA to make post-Thanksgiving Penn visit
A team of traveling Zeta Tau Alpha leadership consultants will descend on Penn's campus after break to promote the latest addition to the Panhellenic community and familiarize themselves with Penn's Greek system.From music to travelogs, Penn writers fill the blogosphere
enn’s blogosphere is pretty potent. Student publications, individuals and groups of friends turn to this medium as an outlet for their interests.
Student's project provides movies for hospitalized children
KidFlicks, which donates movies to hospitals, once helped College freshman Berni Barta garner the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Most recently, it helped get her nominated for L’Oreal’s Woman of Worth award.UA and PSA to launch sign service for student groups
College sophomore and Undergraduate Assembly Communications Director Chris Cruz announced the launch of PennSigns, a new Penn Student Agency that will sell lawn signs to groups for $4 a sign.
Comic takes on Asian identity
Comedy Central comedian Eliot Chang joked about stereotypes to a crowd of over 100 people in the ARCH auditorium on Thursday night as part of the Asian Pacific Student Coalition and Sangam’s “Chai House featuring comedian Eliot Chang.”