Student Life
Human rights activist rises 'from hell to paradise'
Natan Sharansky — a human rights activist and chair of the Jewish Agency for Israel — shared with students his personal fight for freedom, liberty and democracy.Class of 2017 takes creative Facebook initiative
With a new magazine on the way and plans to meet up during Preview Days, the Penn Class of 2017 Facebook page is abuzz with excitement.SAC funding guidelines undergo changes
The guidelines govern the rules on several categories of funding that groups can receive SAC money for.Penn LGBT, allies represent new senior honor society
Spencer Stubbs, Nursing senior and co-founder of the Carriage Senior Society, noted the society emphasizes the members of the Lambda Alliance and students who have made an impact by being openly gay leaders on campusPenn Colleges Against Cancer, Greek community collaborate for American Cancer Society
CAC’s Relay for Life — held April 5 to 6 — helped the organization break its $75,000 fundraising goal months before the end of their fiscal year in August.Student groups to celebrate alternate fling
Penn Haven Co-op will be putting on their own Fling show at the same time as the SPEC concert at their house on 518 Woodland Terrace.
Wharton senior builds friendships over tea
As College senior Ashley Bernard approached the front door of Capogiro, Wharton senior Ankit Shah enveloped her in a hug.NY Times reporter calls for improved financial literacy
At last night’s talk, Appelbaum’s speaking style was just as straightforward and logical as his journalistic writing. He explained the central problem surrounding the financial crisis — that in the United States, economic policymaking dictates foreign policy, and the government is run by lawyers who occasionally take advice from economists.Nonprofit leaders talk shop with students at community dinner
Last night in Houston Hall, the Civic House Associates Coalition hosted the CHAC Community Dinner to facilitate discussion between local nonprofit organization leaders and Penn students.
SPEC throws back to the '90s
As the sun set over Wynn Commons, hundreds of students joined the Social Planning and Events Committee for their event titled “Throwback to the ’90s.”Undercover liquor control officers to be on duty during Fling
Three weeks ago a commanding officer for the LCE alerted the Division of Public Safety that Penn was “on their radar screen,” according to Vice President for Public Safety Maureen Rush.
Family, friends memorialize Oliver Pacchiana
Recordings of the Penn Band played and pictures of Oliver Pacchiana flashed from a projector as over 100 people gathered Monday evening to celebrate the life of the Engineering junior.Despite potential problem with user settings, Wharton continues to use cloud-based backup
Although the Amazon backup system Wharton uses could have leakages related to user-indicated settings, the school claims its precautions will prevent any issues.Jazz & Grooves expands presence on campus, hosting concert for Fling
Jazz & Grooves knows what Penn students want even before they do.New UA executive board elected
Sunday night, the recently elected representatives of the Undergraduate Assembly deliberated for hours in Rodin College House to elect a new speaker, treasurer and secretary. Two of the three executive positions are now held by women.
Representative Barletta adds fuel to immigration debate
Congressman Lou Barletta (R-Pa.) discussed the issue of illegal immigration in a heated and intense debate on Friday in Houston Hall. The talk was organized by the University of Pennsylvania’s Government and Politics Association.