Student Life
Student Health Services will no longer automatically refill prescriptions
Did you remember to take your medicine? Thanks to Student Health Services’ new policy, maybe you won’t.
Student Spotlight Q&A: Laptop decal designer and Wharton sophomore Laura Gao
Wharton sophomore Laura Gao recently launched her own company Draw Street Journal which designs and sells laptop decals, many of which are Penn-themed. She spoke with the Daily Pennsylvanian about her inspiration behind the project and owning her own website.
Academically isolated
When College seniors Sophia Hu and Connor McLaren first stepped onto Locust Walk four years ago, they were the first signing Deaf students to enter Penn in over 15 years.
Faculty, student panel talks insensitivity in the classroom
A panel of Penn faculty and students came together to discuss classroom culture on campus and how perceived insensitivities regarding race, religion and sexual orientation have the potential to create uncomfortable learning environments.
Grappling with safe spaces, racism and free speech at open expression panel
The event, titled "Laws Without Morals Are Vain: Open Expression," references Penn’s motto and questions the validity of free speech inside and outside the classroom.
Feb Club revamps student experience with new app
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Feb Club, a month-long series of events exclusively for seniors that takes place all over Philadelphia and beyond.
Penn-bound conservative columnist threatened after criticism of racial justice protests
In his piece, Moroz described Michael Brown as “at worst, justifiably killed, and at best, a thug.”
Another one: Revisiting Kayvon after a year of making moves in the music industry
Since getting his name out at Penn a year ago, Asemani has co-founded a clothing line and released songs and videos.
Fighting Islamophobia at Penn: is tolerance enough?
What is it really like to live as a Penn student of Muslim faith in today’s contentious climate?
Microaggressions and race on the docket for Wednesday's forum
Five students and three faculty members will engage in the discussion, titled “Race, Respect, and Classroom Culture” moderated by economics and law professor Wendell Pritchett.
No sign of AXO as OAX recruits new pledge class
Alpha Chi Omega has made no tangible steps toward recolonizing since the vast majority of its members deactivated to join OAX last spring.
Students find community in small majors
Lower credit requirements for some majors can encourage students to pursue interdisciplinary study.
New Lambda Alliance board talks policy and guilty pleasures
Lambda Alliance, the umbrella organization for LGBTQ+ constituent groups on campus, held board elections in November.
Discussion revived on Greek Community Board
A former iteration of the council failed to please administrators because of the proposal to levy sanctions on Greek organizations for instances of cultural insensitivity.
"Stressbusters" mental wellness app continues to develop amid mixed reviews
Early in the fall semester, staff members at Counseling and Psychological Services contracted out the development of an app designed specifically for students to improve and maintain their mental health.
Treating mental health by beginning with resident advisors
When students, especially freshmen, struggle with mental health, it's often their Residential Advisors who are the first line of help.
Penn Dining to offer Halal meal options in Kings Court
Students in the Muslim Student Association have been trying for many years to bring a halal dining program to Penn.
Lack of money, connections prove barriers to joining Greek life
In 2015, the cost of joining a sorority for freshmen not living in-house ranged from $550 to $917 for the spring semester.