Student Life
SPEC's Anderson Cooper event cancelled
The Social Planning and Events Committee announced the cancelation following the escalation of riots in Baltimore.
Alleged hate crime during Fling prompts students to launch police investigation
After an alleged hate crime during Fling involving death threats and racial slurs, several students have opened an investigation with Special Services at the Division of Public Safety.
Partnership allows rural Botswana residents to Skype doctors
The UPenn-Botswana Partnership is expanding its telemedicine capabilities through a new joint project with Microsoft and other partners.
Behind the swipe: Why does a meal swipe cost $12?
Penn Dining says union labor drives up the costs, economics researchers think it might be the effect of having a monopoly or a tool to price out upperclassmen.
Philly rolls out bike share program near campus
With a number of cities across the country implementing bike share programs, Philadelphia is following suit.
SOUL protests with fake slave auctioning block in front of Phi Delt house
A member of the group stood on a box with plastic chains around her neck, reciting a poem directed at the members of the fraternity, calling them out for their choice to feature a black blow-up sex doll in their holiday photo last December.
While grad students at other schools unionize, Penn is not following the trend
Private universities such as Yale and Cornell have, in recent months, attempted unionization drives — but this doesn't seem to be the case at Penn.
Racial comments abound on anonymous polling app WhatsGoodly
When the anonymous polling app WhatsGoodly came to campus it caused controversy for claims of cyberbullying.
Food safety a priority on and off campus
Bon Appetit, which operates all of Penn Dining's facilities except those in Huntsman Hall, has many protocols in place to ensure food safety at Penn.
Penn divestment movements result in little action
Divestment movements are sweeping through higher education — though results at Penn have yet to be seen.
Students pledge 10 percent of future income
On Monday, the students joined Giving What We Can, a national organization whose 1,000 members have pledged to donate 10% of their future lifetime income to charities working to eradicate poverty.
SEPTA budget rises, but card system unlikely to replace coins
SEPTA is looking to implement a number of improvements in the 2015-2016 fiscal year, but it seems as though the long-awaited Key program will not be one of them.
Penn Law professors debate sexual assault policies
On Wednesday, Penn Law professors and experts on sexual assault took part in a panel discussion about the University's handling of sexual assault and misconduct cases.
Fling alcohol citations down over 90 percent from last year
This Spring Fling, the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement officers checked issued only two citations for underage drinking — down from 35 during last year’s Fling.
Penn freshman continues summer service in Peru
While most people are planning to return home or work internships this summer, Huntsman freshman Menelaos Mazarakis will be returning to a remote area in Peru for the fifth summer in a row.
Activism continues at Penn but remains silent on a major national issue
In late March dash cam footage showing a police officer shooting an unarmed black man in the back sparked national outrage.
Ellie Kemper talks journey to "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"
Kemper, most recognized from "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," "The Office" and "Bridesmaids," came to speak at Penn for a moderated interview and an open Q&A with Penn students.
Trading MBA briefcases for hockey sticks
The Wharton Wildmen Hockey Club, a co-ed, intramural league of approximately 200 first and second year MBA students, is one of the most popular clubs for MBAs on campus.
Students displaced from rooms as FRES responds to repairs
Some students say repair operations are not always immediate or timely.