College junior Jason Jadick has found a creative idea for being uncreative. Jadick, who is enrolled in English professor Kenneth Goldsmith’s Uncreative Writing course, has taken on the challenge of re-typing Jack Kerouac’s novel, “The Subterraneans” in 24 hours as his final project for the class.
Front Breaking
Police investigate robbery at 40th and Locust
A male student was robbed with what appeared to be a gun in the 40th and Locust area Saturday afternoon. A UPennAlert was issued in response at 3:45 p.m.
Penn hoops falls to Penn State on the road
Despite an impressive second half run that cut Penn State’s lead to just four late in the game, the Quakers just couldn’t get over the hump.
Penn Law grad to run for Pa. governor in 2014
Democrat John Hanger officially entered the 2014 gubernatorial race on Wednesday. Hanger served as Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection from 2008 to 2011 under former governor and 1965 College graduate Ed Rendell.
Police investigate robbery at 40th and Locust
A male student was robbed with what appeared to be a gun in the 40th and Locust area Saturday afternoon. A UPennAlert was issued in response at 3:45 p.m.
Penn hoops falls to Penn State on the road
Despite an impressive second half run that cut Penn State’s lead to just four late in the game, the Quakers just couldn’t get over the hump.
Alyssa Baron reaches milestone in Penn basketball win
Junior Alyssa Baron reached her 1,000th career point on the same night the Quakers, for the first time in program history, defeated La Salle for a second straight time at the Palestra.
Quick Takes | Higher education round-up: Nov. 30
A weekly roundup of news from around the Ivy League and the higher-education community.
Cornel West lectures on Socrates, democracy and social responsibility
West’s appearance at Penn began with a Skype interview with critical writing seminar instructor Christopher Phillips.
Panelists dish on making a career out of social change
Panelists ranged from a current Wharton junior to recent Wharton graduates to a history major from Haverford College.
Editorial | The importance of being interviewed
Penn will be relying on you to achieve its goal of interviewing all applicants by 2015. So sign up as soon as you graduate.
Robert Hsu | Stop lying to yourself
Here’s what I have to say to the 18-year-old future Dr. Robert Hsu.
Ernest Owens | The new leader
Time after time, I’ve noticed that the individuals who end up advocating for students are ordinary members of the Penn community with an extraordinary story to tell.
Division of Public Safety holds biannual commendation
Members of the Penn Police, PennComm, AlliedBarton Security and community residents were given merit awards in recognition of their work.
What's more important than winning for Penn basketball?
Obviously the team wants to win games, but the Quakers also understand they are all working on something much bigger right now.
Law School graduate announces bid for governor in 2014 election
John Hanger, who served as Pennsylvania’s environmental protection secretary under 1965 College graduate and former Gov. Ed Rendell, declared his candidacy Wednesday.
Penn basketball not intimidated by Penn State
The Red and Blue underwhelmed in their first victory in six contests, defeating Binghamton by nine points on Wednesday, and for coach Jerome Allen, the team needs to be excited about another chance to get better, regardless of their opponent.
University holds stake in fiscal cliff debate
“Fiscal cliff” is a term used to describe automatic budget cuts and tax increases that would take effect if Congress does not reach a compromise by Dec. 31.
Q&A with Dawn Androphy
College sophomore Dawn Androphy was elected chair of the Lambda Alliance Tuesday night.
Grapplers looking for one upset
Penn’s wrestling team is seeking revenge this weekend in a doubleheader against rivals Lehigh and Hofstra in its last chance to make a statement before winter break.










