Student Life
Penn administrators, coaches ride along with police to parties
The program helps administrators better understand some of the challenges the officers face in terms of off-campus parties and general student interaction with the West Philadelphia community.
How to get around and stay safe during the pope's visit
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with Vice President for Public Safety Maureen Rush to find out what you need to know to stay safe.
Penn's mental health checklist
Seven months after the Report of the Task Force on Student Psychological Health and Welfare, see Penn's progress in implementing the report's recommendations.
Lawsuit on behalf of suicide victim reveals her struggle to get help at Penn
Penn is named as a defendant due to alleged “unsympathetic, hostile and at times vindictive” behavior that administrators showed towards Arya Singh.
Dorm supply store relocates to 38th and Chestnut streets
Furniture Campus Home Store has moved from its old location between Cosi and Urban Outfitters on 36th Street to a new location at 3801 Chestnut St.
Women's group name change strives for inclusiveness
Penn's Consortium for Undergraduate Women has rebranded itself as the Penn Association for Gender Equity.
Inside PennApps: A recap of Penn's fall hackathon
The winning team, four Carnegie Mellon students, created a device that aids visually impaired people in communicating with technology.
No timeline for repairs to slow computers at Van Pelt
Many desktop computers on the first floor of Van Pelt have been marked as out of order.
Pure Fare expands gluten-free, organic food options
On Aug. 26, Penn Dining and Bon Appetit opened Pure Fare, created by 2005 College graduate Kriti Seghal in the lower level of the building.
Penn students join millennials seeking “portable” big-city life
Like many people their age, Penn-educated millennials are becoming a highly urbanized generation and are making plans conducive to an “up-and-about” city life.
Panel discusses how to break the glass ceiling of campus political groups
Many factors contribute to a culture where women feel discouraged from participating in campus politics at a higher level.
The twelfth PennApps to emphasize community engagement
This year's hackathon will feature themed categories and place an emphasis on civic engagement.
AXO lives on, with zero active members
After a difficult semester making the move off-campus, the members of OAX are now planning for recruitment and philanthropy.
Notes from Abroad: Lengthy preparation precedes semesters abroad
Students say that the process of obtaining a visa and coordinating with Penn departments back home can be a stressful one.
To students and professors, visibility of black women in the media matters
Women of color face the unique struggle of intersectionality, or double discrimination, stemming from both race and gender.
Penn robots defeat Iran in world soccer championship
The Penn Robocup team travelled to China this July to compete in the Robocup World Finals.
For freshmen, first impressions of diversity are less than ideal
After only a few weeks at Penn, some minority freshmen already feel out of place.
Wharton before and after: Freshmen and seniors compare experience with expectations
Both freshmen and seniors say that Wharton has defied their expectations.
Penn First builds support for first generation students
On an elite campus like Penn, being a first-generation college student can be a jarring experience.