If the legislation had passed the debate on gun control and gun violence would have been over. The momentum that had built up since Newtown would have diminished.

Increasing diversity and inclusion at every level — student, faculty and staff — is one of Penn’s highest institutional priorities.

Workers at Penn Hillel’s Falk Dining Commons might obtain official union recognition by the end of the semester.

This has been a stressful semester, capped by an emotionally charged week of national tragedy. With classes coming to an end and finals approaching, you may find yourself feeling anxious or overwhelmed, or you may struggle to focus. These feelings are common. We are here to listen and assist.

On the vacant corner of 43rd and Sansom streets, Apartments at Penn, a local real estate company that specializes in student housing, plans to construct a 31-unit housing complex with one- and two-bedroom apartments.

Take look at the new study spaces, conference room and rare books library. The renovations took over two years.

Though lifting weights is physically taxing, it is also mentally strenuous — especially when lifters attempt to push themselves to the limits of their capabilities.

See what went down at peer schools this week.

Despite pushback from the administration, students are moving forward with a campaign to get the University to divest its financial holdings in fossil fuel companies.

In the halls of University City High School almost every staff or student greets the Glen Casey by name as he walks after school.

In response to collegiate stress levels, one school — Wake Forest University — recently implemented subtle innovations to their campus to enable students to improve their well-being. Director of Counseling and Psychological Services William Alexander said that Penn is working to implement a similar concept in addition to existing programs.

Penn has closed registration for Friday’s “Time to Shine” Making History campaign celebration, the Office of Development and Alumni Relations confirmed Thursday evening.

When discussing her recent work on how ethical compromises affect women’s decisions to pursue business, Kennedy, a post-doctoral fellow at Wharton, hesitated to stray from the facts — only saying what is concrete and scientifically proven.

The Quakersare preparing for a four-game away series versus Cornell this weekend.

Coming off of a tough loss to Harvard in overtime last weekend, Penn desperately needs a win against Dartmouth.

This weekend, Penn softball travels to Ithaca, N.Y. to take on Ivy South rival Cornell in a series that the Quakers hope will help secure their top Ivy ranking.

In light of Monday’s tragic bombings at the Boston Marathon, Penn Relays will be stepping up security. Officials have not released many details on the extent to which the measures will be taken.