The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health and Society Scholars program and Clinical Scholars program will admit one final batch of grad scholars.
Fall 2013 Undergraduate Assembly Elections
Akshat Shekhar | Straight Outta Compton
To stereotype Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City because of its creator’s hometown and its Wikipedia page is to fail to understand it. To fail to reward GKMC is to prove your complete ignorance of it.
Jonathan Iwry | A different kind of 'Heist'
I’ve been rapping for 12 years because it genuinely resonates with me — I love the culture of hip-hop as an art form, not an accessory.
Akshat Shekhar | Straight Outta Compton
To stereotype Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City because of its creator’s hometown and its Wikipedia page is to fail to understand it. To fail to reward GKMC is to prove your complete ignorance of it.
Jonathan Iwry | A different kind of 'Heist'
I’ve been rapping for 12 years because it genuinely resonates with me — I love the culture of hip-hop as an art form, not an accessory.
College sophomore Elvis Hatcher died on Tuesday. He was 18.
Liquid Crystals move beyond television
Penn researchers are say liquid crystals, known for their use in liquid crystal display screens, have research applications
Penn alum wins Grammy
Peebles, a 2003 College graduate, plays saxophone for the Pacific Mambo Orchestra, a 19-piece Latin Big Band based out of San Francisco. The band won the Best Tropical Latin Album Grammy, against more prominent artists like Marc Anthony.
Corbett budget proposes stable funding for Penn Vet
The Republican governor proposed $28 million for Penn Vet in his budget, which will have to pass the Republican-held legislature before it is finalized.
Pulitzer Prize finalist speaks on technological distractions
New York Times bestselling author discusses pros and cons of increased use of technology.
College sophomore, 18, died Tuesday
College sophomore Elvis Hatcher died on Tuesday, according to an email sent by the College to impacted students. He was 18.
Penn Fashion Collective hosts costume designers of SNL, Girls
“Costumes allowed me to play all of the roles,” says designer Jenn Rogien.
Multicultural Greek Council sororities and fraternities prepare for recruitment
According to MGC President Peixin Mo, the methods MGC groups use to find new members are diverse.
Crime Log: Jan. 14 to Jan. 30
See what crimes were reported in the Penn Patrol Zone between Jan. 14 and Jan. 30
Student-run mental health group, Cogwell, equips students to handle difficult situations
“We aren’t encouraging students to become someone’s counselor or psychiatrist but want to help them make the right decisions if they have to seek some other form of help,” Cogwell Chair and College junior Joanna Heinz said.
Nikon Small World Exhibit features scientific close-ups
Cross sections of biological specimens — “images the naked eye can’t see” — adorn the lobby of the The Wistar Institute at 36th and Spruce streets as part of a Nikon-sponsored photomicrography exhibition.
Penn AD search heats up with consultant hire
Penn’s athletic director search is beginning to heat up. After a new website dedicated to the search announced two open forums, the committee’s website released that Daniel Parker of Parker Executive Search has been retained as the consultant in the process.
Frida Garza | Food porn for thought
We should not be judging our diets based on arbitrary guidelines (Is this gluten-free? Is there dairy in this? Would a caveman eat it?) but instead get motivated by our individual body goals.
Penn Law dean named Tulane president
Law School Dean Michael Fitts was named the president of Tulane University on Tuesday afternoon, a position he will formally assume on July 1.










