Student Life
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.
As Americans begin venturing into Cuba, Penn students and researchers lead the way
As hostility between the US and Cuba has declined and travel has become easier over the past few years, students and faculty from all areas of Penn have taken advantage of the opportunity to visit and learn from the country.
From all corners of Penn: stress, its challenges and solutions
The Daily Pennsylvanian discussed the challenges of Penn's elite academic culture with four Penn students from various schools and departments.
A taste of the Iowa caucuses at Penn
The Iowa caucus frenzy, along with its election results full of surprises and upsets, cruised its way to Penn’s campus Tuesday night.
A revival for queer religious groups with plans for collaboration
A lot has changed since Newsweek ranked Penn the number-one most “gay-friendly” campus in 2011 for having the most resources for LGBTQ students.
Kite and Key guides talk funny tour moments
"How many sexual partners have you had since being here?" and other inappropriate questions to ask on a college tour.
Construction continues for Perry World House
Once opened, it will function as a home for everything international at Penn.
LGBT community leaders attend national conference in Chicago
Many of the conference’s workshops and sessions focused on the challenges of identifying with multiple minority groups as well as the experiences of less well-represented populations.
Bringing Penn's work-life balance research to the student body
Members of the Wharton Work/Life Integration Project's student advisory board hope to connect students to the quality of life research done by the project to foster self-actualization in the student body.
Student groups come together to create safe spaces for women
Despite the variety of niche groups on campus, some students discovered a void that needed to be filled: the absence of safe spaces that welcome all women across Penn.
Students hopeful that new Amazon pickup location will streamline frustrating package delivery process
“Free two-day shipping” are familiar words for any Amazon Prime user. For Penn students, however, the promise of a speedy delivery often translates into extra days of delay and frustration.
Spring club recruitment, while subdued, a major strategy for some groups
The fall activities fair was a huge and festive celebration, with hundreds of organizations lining Locust. But where was the spring activities fair?
Student Health Services will no longer automatically refill prescriptions
Did you remember to take your medicine? Thanks to Student Health Services’ new policy, maybe you won’t.
Student Spotlight Q&A: Laptop decal designer and Wharton sophomore Laura Gao
Wharton sophomore Laura Gao recently launched her own company Draw Street Journal which designs and sells laptop decals, many of which are Penn-themed. She spoke with the Daily Pennsylvanian about her inspiration behind the project and owning her own website.