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Film traces journey of Palestinian rap
Tuesday, Penn for Palestine hosted the screening of Slingshot Hip Hop, a documentary about the pioneers of Palestinian rap.
Rabbis shed light on Jewish movements
Four rabbis representing different denominations spoke at a panel to educate students about the different areas of Judaism.
RecycleMania falls short of goal
With a current recycling rate of around 28 percent, the goal of 30 percent appears out of reach with less than a week to go in the competition.Greek Week kicks off festivities
Greek Week kicked off Monday boding a week of events focused on academics, camaraderie and athleticism.
Scholar discusses Tehran girls school
Jasmin Rostam-Kolayi, a Near East History scholar, discussed the Tarbiyat Girls’ School of Tehran Monday afternoon.
Two campus sites receive environmental distinction
Joe’s Cafe in Steinberg-Deitrich Hall and the Music Building surpassed Penn’s goals by earning gold level LEED certificates in the last two weeks.Job market improves for students
Studies indicate that hiring, recruiting and starting salaries are up across the board from last year, though the job market cannot expect to return to pre-recession levels for several years.Poetry performances open annual Festival Latino
The 29th Annual Festival Latino kicked off its week-long celebration this Sunday, as students turned out for Sancocho Latino — a night of authentic Latin American food, music and poetry.
Professors not exempt from classroom collaboration
Students are not the only ones that struggle with the challenges of teamwork here at Penn. In many courses, professors work to balance the intricacies and complications when teaching as a team.Travel writer recounts Silk Road journey
British travel writer Colin Thubron, invited by the Penn Museum and the Penn Humanities Forum, spoke on Saturday to a crowd of about 150.Former U.S. Representative addresses foreign policy
Lee Hamilton, who served as a Democratic representative from Indiana from 1965 to 1999, spoke at Penn on March 25 to address the United States’ role in foreign affairs.
Behind the lipstick and sex jokes
The metaphorical curtain was about to go up on the Queer Student Alliance’s fifth-annual drag show Friday, and backstage the drag queens were already dancing.
JSA hosts benefit dinner for disaster relief in Japan
The dinner — which included performances by the Penn Glee Club, KBeats, Mask and Wig, the Pan Asian dance troupe and the Excelano Project — raised over $1,500 for disaster relief in Japan.
Reality stars discuss 'The Real L Word'
Two reality stars from Showtime's 'The Real L Word' discussed personal experiences and diversity within the lesbian community at the LGBT Center Thursday.Penn takes on President’s challenge
As the White House launches a program to lend support to interfaith service initiatives on college campuses, the religious community at Penn is experimenting with its own interfaith program.
History prof sheds light on Japan disaster
The discussion, hosted by the History Undergraduate Advisory Board, emphasized how the recent tsunami and earthquake raised need for global understanding and awareness.
Students content with grad speaker pick
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.
Queer Ladies at Penn expand presence on campus
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.Students question new Fling seating
Unlike previous years, tickets for this year's Spring Fling concert are being sold in nine sections, raising student concerns.