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SPEC stands by Miguel despite student protests over sexual assault allegation
A group of Penn students created a Facebook event titled 'Stand Against Miguel at Fling' to protest the a prior sexual assault allegation, which SPEC says it was not aware of when the group selected the Fling headliner.
Students create Wikipedia pages for underrepresented artists at Penn Libraries event
Attendees heard a presentation from Black Lunch Table, an organization that encourages dialogue on topics that affect artists of color.
Power outage on Walnut Street hits approx. 1,000 students and locals Sunday evening
The source of the outage is unknown, but a PECO spokesperson said the company is working to restore power as soon as possible.
Wellness Week aims to reach more diverse audience with expanded definition of well-being
The week featured free classes at Pottruck, workshops on topics like nutrition and self-affirmation, the launch of the “Dear Penn Freshmen” letters, and free donuts on Locust Walk.
LSD, shrooms, and psychiatry: Penn summit highlights clinical applications of psychedelics
The summit was organized by the Penn Society of Psychedelic Science, an interdisciplinary student group dedicated to building an academic community around studying psychedelics.
Penn students visit Singapore to learn about ancient epic poetry
Students in the class learn about classic epics from the West, such as "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey," and epics from the East, including "Gilgamesh" and "Ramayana."
Penn parent found guilty in case involving bribery of Jerome Allen for college admission
Philip Esformes was convicted of 20 federal charges, including bribery, after being charged with 26 counts. With over $1.3 billion in fraudulent Medicare and Medicaid claims, Esformes’ trial marked the largest health care fraud case ever charged by the federal government.
Students rally at 'Take Back the Night' to protest sexual violence on campus
The event consisted of a rally on College Green, a march around campus, a survivor speak-out at Houston Hall, and a debrief at the Penn Women’s Center at the end of the night.
Photo Essay | Penn fights against sexual violence at Take Back the Night
On April 4, hundreds of students, faculty, and peers gathered for Take Back the Night, an international movement and protest against sexual assault, domestic violence, relationship violence, and all other forms of sexual violence.
Roy and Diana Vagelos make the largest donation in SAS history for a research building
The new energy building, which will be located on 32nd and Walnut streets next to David Rittenhouse Laboratory, will provide research spaces for both SAS and Penn Engineering.
Fintech leaders discuss the future of finance at Stevens Center opening event
Panelists discussed topics ranging from the definition and future of fintech to the role of cryptocurrency and platforms like Cash App in a changing financial scene.
College junior Natasha Menon elected next Undergraduate Assembly president
College junior Brian Goldstein will also serve as vice president of the UA.
UA presidential candidate alleges executive board used funds for 'inappropriate services'
Curry's presidential opponent, current UA Treasurer Natasha Menon, and UA President Michael Krone confirmed that funds went toward a social event, but said the UA did not violate any rules.
Students curate their own Penn museum exhibit on how objects preserve memories
The exhibit, "Memory Keepers: Why Objects Matter," was curated by College junior Megan McKelvey and College seniors Malkia Okech and Madison Greiner.
GSE study finds many colleges give misleading information about their costs of attendance
The research brief, released in March, found that many universities are not complying with regulations that require them to make net price calculators easily accessible on their websites.
Temple University set to become a tobacco-free campus
Temple plans to have the new policy instituted by July 1, with full implementation at the start of the school year in September 2019.
Photo Essay | A day in the life of UA president Michael Krone
On March 25, The Daily Pennsylvanian took a deep dive into Krone’s daily life and what keeps him busy, whether it’s giving a tour for Kite and Key, meeting with various leaders on campus to discuss pertinent issues, or simply checking up on emails and staying up to date with classes.
Candidates for city council debate safe-injection sites at Penn town hall
The candidates at the town hall, co-hosted by the Penn Government and Politics Association (GPA), Penn Democrats, and College Republicans, included Democrats, Republicans, and independents.
Algorithms are everywhere. To this Wharton professor, it's all a matter of being prepared.
In his new book, Wharton professor Kartik Hosanagar examines the increasing influence of algorithms over daily decisions from shopping to dating.