The process of reflecting was valuable in that it was a cognizant deliberation and analysis of my mentality and actions. It helped me break out of habit and identity my faults, my ways of responding to situations, and the methods I can take to improve my lifestyle. It also helped raise self-acceptance as I pinpointed victories that I’ve achieved through hard work and compassion.
Fall 2013 Undergraduate Assembly Elections
The UA focused on transparency and community engagement this year. What were the outcomes?
Throughout the past year, Krone and Andrews prioritized transparency initiatives like holding open forums, as well as community engagement projects such as raising voter turnout in the midterm elections.
On and off the mound, the pitchers of Penn baseball are one family
The family of Penn baseball pitchers start bonding early, even from when the pitchers first start getting recruited to campus.
Penn researchers create microrobots to help clean plaque from teeth
These microbots can be valuable in improving dental treatment by reducing oral infections and tooth decay.
The UA focused on transparency and community engagement this year. What were the outcomes?
Throughout the past year, Krone and Andrews prioritized transparency initiatives like holding open forums, as well as community engagement projects such as raising voter turnout in the midterm elections.
On and off the mound, the pitchers of Penn baseball are one family
The family of Penn baseball pitchers start bonding early, even from when the pitchers first start getting recruited to campus.
Penn baseball falls to George Washington, 8-4, ahead of final Ivy League series
The Quakers lost to the Colonials, 8-4, after giving up six runs in the eighth inning.
Lucy Hu | Should international students give up career or family? How about neither.
I will always have to choose between pursuing my passions in the United States of America and being with my family. If I choose one, I can’t have the other.
Photo Gallery | The 125th Running of the Penn Relays
Richard Lugar dies at 87, will receive his honorary degree posthumously this May
Lugar, a former Republican senator from Indiana, was scheduled to receive an honorary doctor of laws degree at this May's commencement ceremony.
From Angela Merkel to Bill Nye: commencement speakers across the Ivy League
Many universities chose commencement speakers who are also alumni, including 2002 Princeton graduate Ellie Kemper and 2001 Brown graduate John Krasinski.
Photo Essay | Fans at the 125th Penn Relays
Victory was always celebrated, although often the team mattered less than the accomplishment. Viewers seemed more intrigued by demonstrated ability than by the name on a jersey, and fans honored those all who managed to inch out the competition.
Sophia DuRose | Too many students don't take full advantage of financial aid
Students should know of every advantage Penn’s financial aid offers in order to allow them the same access as Penn students not on financial aid.
NCHW construction pushes Hey Day from traditional beginning at high rise field
Although the high rise field is now closed off for the construction of New College House West, Penn's record-breaking $163 million new dorm, Class Board leaders said it will not affect the long standing tradition.
Penn Museum will move its 12.5-ton Egyptian Sphinx — the largest in the Western Hemisphere
The Sphinx is scheduled to be moved from the Museum's Egypt Gallery to its main entrance hall on June 12.
Rabbi Josh Bolton will leave Penn to direct Brown RISD Hillel
Bolton, known around campus as “Rabbi Josh,” has been at Penn Hillel for eight years.
Penn & Slavery Project finds profs collected body parts of enslaved people in the 1800s
Students part of the Penn & Slavery project presented new information related to their previous research that the University depended on funding from enslavers and collected body parts without consent from enslaved people.
DP Sports Player of the Week: Nia Akins
Despite all of the hype surrounding the professional and top high school athletes at the Penn Relays, junior Nia Akins dominated her events to earn widespread recognition.
Penn lightweight rowing reclaims the Callow Cup with victory over Navy
Penn men’s lightweight rowing reclaimed the Callow Cup from Navy over the weekend, winning for the fourth time in five years.
Five moments to remember from the 125th running of the Penn Relays
With marquee events taking place on each day of the meet, there were many unforgettable moments throughout the weekend.


















