Overall, October saw a significant decrease in crime. Compared to 102 crimes in October 2010, this October saw only 67 crimes total, including crimes against persons and property. INTERACTIVE: October crime 2007-2011

On the heels of several Occupy Philadelphia demonstration on campus, members of the new student group OccupyPenn held a teach-in on Friday to educate others on their movement. GALLERY: Photos of OccupyPenn teach-inGALLERY: Occupy Philly protests Romney fundraiser

On Sunday afternoon, Oscar-nominated actor James Franco strode onto the stage of Irvine Auditorium as over a thousand Penn students greeted him with enthusiastic cheers.

The Board of Trustees completed a two-day meeting, where they approved the next stage for the Neural and Behavioral Sciences building and a $102 million resolution for an extension to the Med School, among other renovations and constructions.

Following hazing allegations, the Undergraduate Assembly turned itself in to the Office of Student Conduct two weeks ago. Beyond the UA, students speak out on the prevalence of hazing across several campus groups. LETTER: Responses to UA hazing allegations

Richard Nathan, the assistant director of the United States Office of Management and Budget during President Nixon’s time in office, joined students to speak about the key to succeeding in politics and other careers.

The large crowd that assembled at the “Travel the World with Games” event, following the Year of Games theme of the 2011-2012 academic year, ranged from toddlers to grandparents, who were impressed at the Perrucci brothers’ creation — a chain of dominoes and other small objects.

Alexander Cummings, executive vice president and chief administrative officer of the Coca-Cola Company, told attendees at the 19th annual Wharton Africa Business Forum that they were witnessing the emergence of a new Africa.

Students who frequent Houston Market found a new addition to the site this year — large shadowboxes above the recycle and landfill bins that help direct trash to the proper location by displaying example objects for each bin.

This fall, the School of Nursing welcomed its inaugural class of students to the Hillman Scholars Program, which will allow five undergraduates will reach the level of a doctoral researcher in seven years.

According to a study, most people believe they are better than the average person, a mindset that is not only statistically incorrect but also distorted in self-perception that can ultimately result in depression.

Forty underage students were cited Thursday night at The Blockley Pourhouse, located at 38th and Chestnut streets, for alleged underage drinking.

Thursday night, the Student Activities Council elected College junior Melissa Roberts as its new chairwoman. The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with Roberts to ask her about SAC’s financial situation, its new debt policy and her goals for her term.

Penn Homecoming keeps alumni returning to campus.

A panel of professors offered a multidisciplinary approach to the issue, with Anthropology professor Janet Monge, School of Medicine professor Sarah Tishkoff and Philosophy professor Michael Weisberg.

Michael Sachs gave a lecture in Silverman Hall Thursday night to medical students, professors of neurology, doctors and neuropsychologists on the growing public health issue surrounding concussions.

Plans for the Neural and Behavioral Sciences building were presented in a resolution at the Board of Trustees’ Budget and Finance Committee meeting on Thursday.