Student Life
The 'not secret' secret society
The Philomathean Society is Penn's oldest student group, but some students view it as elitist and exclusionary.
Reporter's Notebook: The Penn Glee Club delivers singing valentines across campus
Students have a wide range of initial reactions when they receive singing valentines from the Glee Club but, after a few seconds, "you have to sit there awkwardly and let it happen," College senior Daniel Carsello said.
Highlights from this weekend's all-Ivy mental health conference
From Feb. 12 to Feb. 14, Penn hosted an all-Ivy conference on mental health, titled "Unmasking the Ivy League".
Meet your SwoleMate — times three
The Jones brothers are using their fitness skills to inspire others through their fitness brand, 3hree Triplets Fitness.
Swiper, no swiping: the Division of Public Safety is watching
In 2010, prior to the implementation of the program, there were 264 unattended thefts reported. This number dropped to 179 in 2015.
QPenn kicks off week of empowerment
Caitlyn Jenner is included among a week of events celebrating the LGBTQ community.
Penn alums from the '50's-'80's share their tales of love
Check out the love stories of Quakers gone by.
New dating app lets your friends find you a date
Engineering senior Hong Kim believes his new app, Otter, will help you find a date that's likely to last.
Who's serving your drinks?
Student bartenders earn money and experience after getting certified.
Glassdoor rankings fall in line with student preferences
Penn students can receive unlimited access to Glassdoor without an account via a link on the Career Services website.
Despite bans at other schools, free speech guidelines mean YikYak is here to stay
Hidden under a veil of anonymity, Penn's YikYak users are free to rant, joke and complain without fear of being identified.
The key to the high cost of dorm key replacements
Ever wonder why it cost students over $200 to replace their dorm keys? Residential Services uses patented blanks to prevent students from making and keeping copies.
Penn Masti receives automatic bid to Bollywood America
Four years ago, Masti had never competed in a dance competition.
Holistic learning, global seminars part of vision for new SCUE chair
The Student Committee on Undergraduate Education works to advocate for the student body in areas concerning academics.
Penn Hawaiian Club allows students to connect thousands of miles from home
Amongst many cultural clubs at Penn, only one is designated to a state.
Penn non-cisgender community hesitates to welcome Caitlyn Jenner
In nine days, Irvine Auditorium will welcome Caitlyn Jenner onto its stage and into the spotlight. But some students on Penn’s campus, and in particular, in the transgender and non-cisgender communities, will not be as welcoming.
UMOJA week explores how all aspects of black lives matter
Each day, a different concept covered the theme, "Black ______ Matters."
Penn GSE wants future educators to address mental health and sexual violence
Penn GSE piloted a summer course, College Student Health (EDUC 545), in order to address health problems on college campuses, ranging from mental health to sexual violence.
UA markets emergency funding program for student organizations
In the case of unforeseen costs, such as one-time speaker events, groups can apply for UA Contingency.