Student Life
Not all Penn students have to get vaccinated. Here's why.
Students can opt not to receive the vaccine if it threatens their health or if their religious or philosophical beliefs prohibit immunizations.
Aminé, Mitski, Lil Uzi Vert: a breakdown of Ivy League spring concert performers
Many universities chose performers who are traditionally underrepresented in the music industry, including female artists and artists of color.
Scared of mumps during Fling? SHS director gives tips on avoiding it.
As of April 9, three Penn students have been diagnosed with mumps. To avoid catching the contagious disease, Student Health Service Director Giang Nguyen urges students to avoid sharing vaping products, drinks, and food, as mumps spreads through saliva.
A new Pennsylvania bill could overturn Philadelphia's ban on electric scooters
If legalized, electric scooters could represent a fun and safe mode of transportation that alleviates Philadelphia's congestion problem, Engineering professor and transportation expert Megan Ryerson said.
Van Pelt basement will undergo a complete renovation this summer
Sal Caputo, director of Facilities Management for Van Pelt, said that the renovation will include new carpeting, paint, soft furniture, and a rewiring of the electrical system.
Students create 'anti-resumes' to normalize failure at Penn
The website features “anti-resumes” from recent alumni, which include categories such as “Failures that seemed like the end of the world back then but doesn't matter in hindsight.”
Flaming marshmallow lawsuit dropped against Castle, prompts Magic Gardens event to return
This semester, Magic Gardens will be hosted by LW Productions, a Penn student-run LLC composed of Castle members and non-affiliated students, on April 12 during the week of Spring Fling, Hammond said.
Houston Hall is the nation's oldest student union, but many students don't see it as one
Penn's student government and administrators are working to bring more student activity to Houston Hall.
Wharton China Business Society banned for two years following hazing investigation
Sanctions for the Wharton China Business Society included a two-year suspension, cancellation of upcoming trips and conferences, and a mandate for board members to write apology letters to new members.
Penn Transit and UA collaborate to promote new Uber-like app for campus travel
Students can request vehicles to pick them up and drop them off from 42nd Street to Rittenhouse Square in Center City.
Only 5 percent of eligible students voted in latest UA election
Despite slightly less than 2,000 students eligible to vote as Wharton sophomores, juniors, and seniors, only 108 total students cast their ballots.
Penn's newest wellness initiative urges schools to collaborate on mental health solutions
Submissions for the challenge — which total more than 200 ideas so far — include ideas such as hiring staff to support long-term therapy at Counseling and Psychological Services.
NEC holds special election to fill vacant UA Wharton representative seat
In hopes of filling the vacant seat, two Wharton sophomores have formally declared their candidacies: John Casey and Chris Cherian.
Van Pelt Library to eliminate bag checks starting this semester
Peter Collins, director of public services and head of LIBRA at Penn Libraries, conducted a review of Van Pelt’s security system and decided they could move away from bag checks at the library's exit.
Two Penn debaters place 16th at worldwide competition in South Africa
College sophomore and vice president of PDS Anish Welde was ranked the 31st speaker in the world, and two out of three Penn teams advanced to the octafinals.
Penn and Philadelphia community come together on Day of Service for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Activities included creating bags of toiletries for women in local shelters and working with Helping Hands to create gifts for West Philadelphia residents.
Penn lags behind in access to menstrual products. The UA wants to fix that.
UA New Student Representative Nikhil Gupta is leading a project to expand the accessibility of free pads and tampons in bathrooms and gender-neutral areas across campus.
Sorority and fraternity rush events delayed after power outage on Walnut
Some rush events in the area were affected by the sudden outage near 38th and Walnut streets. "It seems like they have adapted – they had their phone lights and were still going on with the rounds and everything," Wharton senior Elizabeth Goran said.
UA leaders aim to improve transparency and engagement with Philadelphia this semester
UA Speaker and College junior Brian Goldstein said the UA will make efforts to increase undergraduate attendance and hold an open forum meeting at the end of the month.