Student Life
QPenn kicks off week of empowerment
Caitlyn Jenner is included among a week of events celebrating the LGBTQ community.
Penn alums from the '50's-'80's share their tales of love
Check out the love stories of Quakers gone by.
New dating app lets your friends find you a date
Engineering senior Hong Kim believes his new app, Otter, will help you find a date that's likely to last.
Who's serving your drinks?
Student bartenders earn money and experience after getting certified.
Glassdoor rankings fall in line with student preferences
Penn students can receive unlimited access to Glassdoor without an account via a link on the Career Services website.
Despite bans at other schools, free speech guidelines mean YikYak is here to stay
Hidden under a veil of anonymity, Penn's YikYak users are free to rant, joke and complain without fear of being identified.
The key to the high cost of dorm key replacements
Ever wonder why it cost students over $200 to replace their dorm keys? Residential Services uses patented blanks to prevent students from making and keeping copies.
Penn Masti receives automatic bid to Bollywood America
Four years ago, Masti had never competed in a dance competition.
Holistic learning, global seminars part of vision for new SCUE chair
The Student Committee on Undergraduate Education works to advocate for the student body in areas concerning academics.
Penn Hawaiian Club allows students to connect thousands of miles from home
Amongst many cultural clubs at Penn, only one is designated to a state.
Penn non-cisgender community hesitates to welcome Caitlyn Jenner
In nine days, Irvine Auditorium will welcome Caitlyn Jenner onto its stage and into the spotlight. But some students on Penn’s campus, and in particular, in the transgender and non-cisgender communities, will not be as welcoming.
UMOJA week explores how all aspects of black lives matter
Each day, a different concept covered the theme, "Black ______ Matters."
Penn GSE wants future educators to address mental health and sexual violence
Penn GSE piloted a summer course, College Student Health (EDUC 545), in order to address health problems on college campuses, ranging from mental health to sexual violence.
UA markets emergency funding program for student organizations
In the case of unforeseen costs, such as one-time speaker events, groups can apply for UA Contingency.
Penn students weigh in on #OscarsSoWhite
For the second year in a row the top four Academy Awards nominees have been white actors and actresses, causing many to question why non-whites in film lack recognition.
College sophomore stars as pageant finalist and pre-med student
This year, pre-med student "Lo-Lo" Lomax finished runner-up in the annual Alpha Phi Alpha beauty pageant.
Despite delay, fraternity rush proceeds relatively smoothly
IFC members and chapter presidents were afraid that the delay would give a leg up to off-campus organizations.
Despite warm temperatures, Phila. expects snow overnight
Winter is certainly in full swing on the calendar, but it doesn’t exactly feel that way when you talk a walk down Locust.
Nursing students champion healthy lifestyles in Phila.
Nursing undergraduates are promoting healthy lifestyles in the Philadelphia community with Community Champions.