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Panhel launches Penn Sorority Life Blog
This semester, the Penn Panhellenic Council launched the Penn Sorority Life Blog — a blog designed to give freshman women who are considering rushing a sneak-peek into the life of Penn sorority girls.
Honoring a life filled with passion
Friends, family and professors gathered last night in Claudia Cohen Hall to remember Nursing junior Lindsey Goldhagen, who passed away from complications associated with a liver transplant on Aug. 30.Alumni offer advice on entering 'green' jobs
Four alumni returned to Penn last night to share stories on how they broke into the green job industry.Jazz & Grooves artists: ‘a skyscraping blend’
Brooklyn-based band, The Antlers, have achieved what most indie artists can only dream of: an 8.5 rating and the elusive “Best New Music” title from music website Pitchfork Media.Barbara Ehrenreich likes her glass half-empty
According to journalist and best-selling author Barbara Ehrenreich, putting on a smile does not always make you happier.ALA makes paying for college a little bit easier
Last Friday night at La Casa Latina’s 10th anniversary celebration, ALA announced the creation of an emergency fund to help students in financial straits.Greek blood drive gets interrupted
Some Penn Greeks who hoped to donate blood yesterday will have to wait another week. Yesterday afternoon, Penn fraternities and sororities held their annual Greek Blood Drive in Houston Hall. But the blood drive was unexpectedly cut short due to a scheduling mistake.PETA Vice President argues ethics and waste
Last night, Bruce Friedrich let the numbers speak for themselves to show his audience that eating animals is not only unethical, but also wasteful.Journalist shares first-hand experiences of Iranian election aftermath
According to Roger Cohen of The New York Times, June 12 marked the destabilization of Iranian society.Big Brothers Big Sisters scales back partnerships because of economic constraints
Due to recent economic constraints, Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania is scaling back its partnership with Penn.
CEO and President of Renault, Nissan gives Wharton Leadership Lecture
Carlos Ghosn wants students to take the path less traveled.
ACLU banned-books reading celebrates free speech
This week, the Penn chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union will stand up for the right to free speech by reciting passages from Lolita and Winnie the Pooh alike.Clinic ‘bridges’ language gap in S. Phila.
In response to the current H1N1 influenza outbreak, one organization in South Philadelphia is working with Penn students and professors to both treat and educate.Flu vaccine shortage may stem from shift in production schedule
Reported seasonal flu vaccine shortages at the Student Health Service stem from this year’s shift in the regular vaccine production schedule in order to combat H1N1 influenza.
Netter Center adjusts finances due to recession
Everyone seems to be adjusting their spending in these uncertain economic times, including the Netter Center for Community Partnerships.Kenneth Nwannunu’s body to be returned to U.S.
The body of College senior Kenneth Nwannunu is being returned to the United States, according to University officials.Verizon's HopeLine program comes to Penn
Verizon Wireless’s HopeLine program, which has collected more than 5.6 million used cell phones nationwide since 2001 to help victims of domestic and sexual abuse, is now accepting donations at the company’s new University City store, located at 3631 Walnut St.
Sigma Kappa quizzo delivers the goods
It may not have been Blarney’s or Local 44, but the winners at Sigma Kappa’s Ultra-Violet Quizzo Saturday night enjoyed bigger prizes.