Though e-textbook sales are increasing, they are still not a replacement for their paper counterparts. This semester, the Penn Bookstore offered 1,779 titles, of which 149 were digital — approximately 8.5 percent of the total.
Engineering professor’s diagram of robotic eye on display at MoMA
A diagram of electrical and systems engineering professor Jan Van der Spiegel’s “foveated CCD chip” is currently being displayed in an Artist’s Choice exhibition curated by conceptual and performance artist Trisha Donelly.
Former professor in prison for murder denied parole
Former Penn professor Rafael Robb has been in prison since 2007 for killing his wife, Ellen. He will now not be paroled until at least September 2014, according to the decision released by the parole board on Wednesday.
The WALK hosts winter issue launch party
Last evening, The WALK held a launch party for the release of its winter issue at the Psi Upsilon fraternity house, better known as Castle. The night was filled with different activities including a miniature fashion show, a red carpet-style photo booth and raffles for gift certificates for stores like H&M, Macy’s and Sweetgreen.
Engineering professor’s diagram of robotic eye on display at MoMA
A diagram of electrical and systems engineering professor Jan Van der Spiegel’s “foveated CCD chip” is currently being displayed in an Artist’s Choice exhibition curated by conceptual and performance artist Trisha Donelly.
Former professor in prison for murder denied parole
Former Penn professor Rafael Robb has been in prison since 2007 for killing his wife, Ellen. He will now not be paroled until at least September 2014, according to the decision released by the parole board on Wednesday.
Religious organizations increasingly prioritize community over worship
The creation of Penn Secular reflects a growing trend — regardless of affiliation, students are gravitating towards religious groups on campus in search of a sense of community.
Tulane becomes fourth school to report inflated admissions data
Last month, Tulane University admitted to reporting incorrect Graduate Management Admission Test scores to U.S. News & World Report, becoming the fourth university in 2012 alone to admit to data reporting error. Claremont McKenna College and Emory and George Washington Universities all mis-reported earlier last year.
Penn contributes to monetary reward for graduate student's killer
Penn and the Perelman School of Medicine both donated $2,500 in reward money for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the killer of Melissa Ketunuti, the Medical School graduate student who was found dead in her home on Monday in what police are treating as a homicide, said Vice President of Public Safety Maureen Rush.
College senior Tom Hartford, 22, was taken off life support at 1 a.m. Wednesday, after being in a coma for the past two weeks.
Rafael Robb parole delayed for further consideration
Rafael Robb received a parole decision this past November that would have him released on Jan. 28. However, the parole board decided to reconsider this date after a meeting this past Tuesday.
Penn Political Review kicks off 10th year of publication
Last night, political science professor Ian Lustick spoke at Houston Hall for Penn Political Review’s 2013 kickoff event, which celebrated the publication’s 10th anniversary.
PennDesign to combat natural disaster with innovation
The Penn School of Design is working to make cities and areas susceptible to natural disaster more sustainable and safe for residents. A new course will give students the opportunity to redesign infrastructure and cities.
Athletics Eco-Reps tackle new initiatives
One of the Athletics Eco-Reps’ most significant accomplishments this semester has been the ShoeBox Recycling program.
Penn Alexander parents meet with school district superintendent
When the School District announced at 6 p.m. on Friday night that the registration system for kindergarten had changed, many parents were upset.
Innocence Project co-founder pushes scientific proof in law
Barry Scheck is nationally known for his role in O.J. Simpson’s defense team in the 1990s as well as the Innocence Project, which he co-founded in 1992 with lawyer Peter Neufeld.
Penn fraternities welcome new members
With three fewer fraternities on campus this year, the number of bids offered to potential ‘frat’ members saw a slight decrease. Despite the minor setback, director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life Scott Reikofski encouraged students to ‘embrace the strong Greek tradition at Penn.’
For Penn senior, inauguration 'end of a chapter'
While hundreds of Penn students made their way down to Washington for Monday’s inauguration, few had as active of a role in getting Obama re-elected as College senior Graham White.
Students file lawsuit against University trustees
The students alleged that their house was afflicted with problems including leaks, rodents, mold and the collapse of their third floor bathroom ceiling.
Saigon Cuisine makes a comeback
After Saigon Cuisine was closed down only two weeks after its opening in December, the BYOB restaurant has undergone several reparations and reopened on Jan. 15.









