Student Life
Penn Benjamins sees increase in turnout at virtual peer counseling sessions this semester
Without its physical presence in Huntsman Hall and Van Pelt Dietrich Library, the group faced some initial challenges in the fall semester.
Here’s what Penn’s political groups are planning for the spring — virtually and on campus
Four of Penn's political groups detail how they are gearing up for a hybrid approach to event-hosting and community building this semester.
New club aims to teach beginners key skills in software development and design
All club members will participate in a two-week boot camp to learn design or development before they begin working on a semester-long project.
University budget cuts prompt likely freeze in Penn Student Government budget for 2021-2022
The budget, which allocates funds to the six branches of PSG, the Medical Emergency Response Team, and Penn Labs for the next school year, normally increases annually by three to four percent.
‘The search engine of food’: App comparing food delivery service prices launches at Penn
The app aims to eliminate the need for multiple food delivery apps by allowing users to place an order from the cheapest and fastest delivery option directly in the MealMe app.
Quake Magazine, Penn’s only publication about sex, relaunches after over a decade
The magazine aims to highlight the appreciation of bodies, relationships, sex, and love of all kinds through an inclusive, artful space.
OAX member accidentally leaks slideshow mocking APES pledge class
The slideshow was not affiliated with, or sanctioned by OAX, College junior and OAX Standards Chair Cecelia Vieira said. The off campus social group condemned the slideshow.
Penn student makes crash course videos to teach classmates about personal finance
The videos are all less than five minutes long and cover topics ranging from taxes and credit cards, to loans and insurance.
Penn Law students publish report detailing experience of Black women in the legal field
The report explores the effects that bias, representation, and allyship have on Black women in the legal field by evaluating the experiences of Black students at Penn Law.
Penn warns Greek life to stop in-person events after finding strong link to COVID-19 cases
A “completely disproportionate” number of positive COVID-19 cases on campus has been linked to fraternities and sororities.
Unwilling to risk catching COVID-19, some students stay home for spring semester
Some students chose to stay home in efforts to protect their families and themselves from the virus, adding that being away from Penn has nevertheless made them feel lonely.
Penn students of color want Biden-Harris administration ‘to prove whether they were all talk’
Although students of color said they largely settled for Biden, many remain cautiously optimistic of the new administration.
Two Penn students develop doodle-based dating app, buoyed by support from viral TikTok video
The app, called Monet, allows users to send drawings to each other to start a conversation instead of swiping left or right on profiles.
Van Pelt Library will reopen to students on Tuesday with limited seating
All patrons must comply with Penn's COVID-19 testing protocols, show a confirmed reservation, and show a green PennOpen Pass in order to enter the library.
SCUE calls for sector requirement revamp, more FGLI support in first White Paper since 2015
SCUE releases a White Paper every five years recommending long-term changes to Penn's academic policies. This year's paper was set to be released in 2020, but was delayed due to COVID-19.
New student group looks to design Penn course on business solutions to climate crisis
PCV plans to host speakers and events to educate and excite students about climate topics such as energy, agriculture, and waste this semester.
Penn seniors create app to connect students while they’re socially distanced
The platform, called Magic Connects, has preregistered more than 100 students ahead of its launch at the end of this month.
Disillusioned with Hillel, students form progressive Jewish group to promote inclusivity
Students expressed disagreement with Penn Hillel's pro-Israel stance which they said makes it an exclusionary space for some progressive students.
From Guam to rural Iowa, meet five students admitted early decision to the Class of 2025
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with five students who were admitted early decision to the Class of 2025 after navigating an unprecedented year for college application processes. Here are their stories.