Student Life
Group to host 5K for children of cancer patients and survivors
This Sunday, running 3.1 miles can provide six days of escape for children affected by cancer.
No fear for survivors, supporters at Take Back the Night
Last night, hundreds of students gathered to fight against domestic and sexual violence by marching across campus, shouting, “Penn unite, take back the night!”
Alums reminisce on old Spring Fling days
Alumni from the mid-1970s fondly remember enjoying music and warm weather with their friends during the early years of Fling. All events — music performances and plays by student groups, and a two-day arts-and-crafts fair, all held in the Quad — were completely free.Penn Fashion Week keynote brings runway online
The event, hosted by Wharton junior Daniel Ortiz and sponsored by Wharton Retail Club, offered an insightful look at the business operations of fashion e-commerce companies like Moda Operandi.Run for your life, zombies are coming!
Organized by Wharton sophomore Andrew Hudis and David Feinman, a childhood friend who currently attends Bucks County Community College, this unorthodox 5K race will test the runners’ abilities to survive a zombie apocalypse.Asian student association promotes mental health awareness
As Mental Wellness Week comes to an end today, the Asian Pacific Student Coalition will collaborate with Counseling and Psychological Services to promote mental health awareness in the Asian community.Despite discontent with Fling lineup, guest pass sales remain steady
With Fling just a week and a half away, students from other schools are booking their bus and train tickets to come to Penn.
Take Back the Night evolves after rocky past
Both men and women will march through campus tonight in solidarity against sexual violence — a scene that would have been hardly imaginable just 20 years ago.Penn Dems, College Republicans spearhead national same-sex marriage statement
Penn Democrats and College Republicans released a statement affirming their support for same-sex marriage today, along with nearly 50 other college political groups across the country. The two reached out to other groups for nearly two months, asking leaders to sign on either themselves or on behalf of their organizations.
St. Elmo's hosts open mic speakeasy for charity
On Wednesday night, about 70 students gathered at the St. Elmo’s chapter house for its second biannual Speakeasy Open Mic charity event.Under Armour, Dick's Sporting Goods reps discuss sports fashion
As part of Penn Fashion Week, the Wharton Undergraduate Sports Business Club hosted three representatives from Under Armour and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Neal Goldman, John Hardy and David Progar offered a brief history of sports apparel, discussed the relationship between the two companies and described their cooperative marketing process.Memorial service for Oliver Pacchiana will be held Monday
Friends and family of Engineering junior Oliver Pacchiana will gather for a memorial service in the Engineering Quadrangle on Monday at 6 p.m.Tyga debate extends to Harvard campus
One week ago, Tyga was also revealed as a performer at Harvard’s version of Spring Fling, Yardfest.
2005 College graduate switches paths to create Venmo
Venmo co-founder and 2005 College graduate Andrew Kortina defied this stereotype by creating Venmo, an app for exchanging money.
Former congresswoman Harman speaks on domestic and abroad drone use
Last night, Jane Harman gave a presentation at the Law School on the “extrajudicial” use of drones.