On Nov. 17, a woman affiliated with Penn reported that someone had used her credit card without permission in Rodin College House.
Crime
University of Michigan becomes one of the most notable schools to suspend fraternities
University administrators have been looking into six counts of hazing, allegations of drugging, and purported instances of sexual misconduct perpetrated by Michigan fraternity members.
Berklee College of Music president apologizes amid widening sexual misconduct scandal
“To everyone who has been harassed or abused at Berklee, I am so sorry,” Berklee College of Music President Roger Brown said. “I apologize for this institution. It’s unacceptable."
An 86-year-old woman was arrested for robbing the TD bank near Penn's campus last week
Police told Fox News that the woman walked into the bank with her walker and pulled out a revolver before demanding $400 from employees.
University of Michigan becomes one of the most notable schools to suspend fraternities
University administrators have been looking into six counts of hazing, allegations of drugging, and purported instances of sexual misconduct perpetrated by Michigan fraternity members.
Berklee College of Music president apologizes amid widening sexual misconduct scandal
“To everyone who has been harassed or abused at Berklee, I am so sorry,” Berklee College of Music President Roger Brown said. “I apologize for this institution. It’s unacceptable."
In this week's crime log: three counts of assault and a dine and dash at Copabanana
On the night of Nov. 3, it was reported that three people left Copabanana without paying for their meals.
A Penn graduate student was robbed at 42nd and Locust on Monday night
According to the Division of Public Safety, the student surrendered his bag and the two suspects fled east on Walnut Street.
In this week's crime log: underage drinking at Hill College House and a series of assaults
On Oct. 28, Penn Police arrested a man affiliated to Penn at Hill College House for underage drinking and issued him a citation.
What happens to Penn students who download content illegally over AirPennNet
An Engineering sophomore, who has collected approximately 200 illegally download films on his computer, received a warning email but did not face further repercussions.
Philadelphia joins the growing list of cities divesting from private prisons
“There have been documented instances of bureaucratic and judicial corruption, dangerous and unhealthy living conditions, and human rights violations in many of these facilities."
After working for three months without a contract, Penn Police union head says 'morale is horrible'
“We are the largest private police department; we are larger than Princeton, we are larger than Yale, but we are the lowest paid,” Penn Police Association President Eric Rohrback said.
Nursing sophomore punched by an unaffiliated woman at 37th and Walnut streets
The woman who punched Nursing sophomore Heidi Chiu was taken into custody by Penn Police officers.
Penn study: An increase in rate of assaults is linked to end of Daylight Saving Time
“Sleep problems have previously been associated with increased antisocial and criminal behavior, so we were surprised to find that increased sleep was associated with increased offending,” one researcher said.
The International Affairs Association website was just hacked by a Turkish nationalist group
“In a weird way it was flattering, that they would go to the trouble to hack a student website at Penn,” College sophomore Ethan Woolley said.
In this week's crime log: robbery outside Atlantis Gentlemen’s Club and three counts of assault
On Oct. 20, a man affiliated to Penn reported that someone struck him in the back of the head near the intersection of 38th and Sansom Streets.
A Penn senior has helped raise over $20,000 for Philadelphia residents who cannot afford bail
College senior Arjun Malik is one of the founding members of the Philadelphia Bail Fund, which aims to post bail for as many low-income individuals as possible.
No uptick in crime over Halloweekend, but students say new event rules have made the holiday more unsafe
A DPS administrator said students attending off-campus social events is not a concerning security issue because these venues have regulations that students must comply with.
In this week's crime log: two burglaries and indecent exposure at 34th and Spruce streets
On Oct. 16, a woman reported that she was near 34th and Spruce Streets when a person exposed himself to her.
An elevator in Rodin College House was vandalized with a racial slur last week
Penn's Division of Public Safety has opened an investigation into the matter, but as of Oct. 25., they had not found the perpetrator.


















