Student Life
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.
Distrito's first floor gets a makeover and an affordable menu
Now you can head to Distrito's Taqueria for $3.50 tacos.
Penn's range of LGBTQ groups serve intersecting identities
There are groups for students who fall into many intersections of the LGBTQ spectrum by race, religion and interest.
Capitalizing on the pope's visit: students open homes to visitors
While some are capitalizing on high housing rates for visitors, others are opening their doors freely and still others are restricted in having guests that weekend.
Penn alum wants to be the first openly gay man in space
Sayid Abdullaev is one of thirty applicants shortlisted to travel into space.
PennApps relocates to the Wells Fargo Center
PennApps, the largest collegiate hackathon in the country, will take place next weekend.
Guide to club recruitment on campus
The Daily Pennsylvanian caught up with a few organizations on campus to share their missions and recruitment strategies.
Penn researcher refuses to analyze Ashley Madison data
Randal Olson, a postdoctoral researcher in the Medical School, does not believe the data is valid or that it is ethical to draw conclusions from the Ashley Madison data.Smaller college houses boast vibrant communities
For the roughly 500 students living in Gregory and Stouffer College Houses, the dorms serve as the epicenter of their Penn experiences.
Students organize events to prepare for pope visit
Pope Francis’ two-day visit during the last weekend of September is expected to attract over a million people to the city.