Expecting a thrilling ride in the dark alleyways of West Philadelphia, we were surprised when we ended up taking a scenic tour of the city at night.
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College students to connect with admitted applicants
College Connection would recruit a group of current undergraduates in the College to reach out to admitted students who have not yet decided to matriculate to Penn.
Penn basketball alum Matt Maloney elected to Big 5 Hall of Fame
From his first Red and Blue scrimmage in November 1992, to his final game, a loss to Alabama in the NCAA tournament in March 1995, he dominated Penn’s backcourt alongside Jerome Allen. The Quakers did not lose an Ivy League game during his Penn career.
National survey finds freshmen more studious
National survey finds college freshmen are more academic and professionally focused. This trend has been apparent at Penn. INTERACTIVE: Class of 2015 perspective on political issues
College students to connect with admitted applicants
College Connection would recruit a group of current undergraduates in the College to reach out to admitted students who have not yet decided to matriculate to Penn.
Penn basketball alum Matt Maloney elected to Big 5 Hall of Fame
From his first Red and Blue scrimmage in November 1992, to his final game, a loss to Alabama in the NCAA tournament in March 1995, he dominated Penn’s backcourt alongside Jerome Allen. The Quakers did not lose an Ivy League game during his Penn career.
Penn basketball alum Matt Maloney elected to Big 5 Hall of Fame
From his first Red and Blue scrimmage in November 1992, to his final game, a loss to Alabama in the NCAA tournament in March 1995, he dominated Penn’s backcourt alongside Jerome Allen. The Quakers did not lose an Ivy League game during his Penn career.
Penn track coach Robin Martin hires two former Quakers
Interim head coach Robin Martin has announced that Penn track alumni Samantha Crook and Tuan Wreh will be joining the staff as full-time assistant coaches.
Greek community forms Junior Panhel for freshmen
Panhel recently announced the launch of Junior Panhel, a group of eight representatives, one from each sorority’s freshman pledge class.
Penn wrestler Bryan Ortenzio back and better than ever
Ortenzio came to Penn and impressively started as a freshman. Although he had an average year, at 20-18, he has since worked hard to improve. His record was a solid 31-13 during his junior year. Returning this season after a semester away, Ortenzio is having a career year.
Nursing salary drop attributed to job location
While the average 2011 College of Arts and Sciences, School of Engineering and Applied Science and Wharton School graduates saw significant salary increases over the 2010 graduates, 2011 School of Nursing alumni experienced salary dips.
Crime Log | Jan. 27 - Feb. 2
Crime on and around campus during the week of Jan. 27 to Feb. 2.
Kyle Henson | Letting the college houses grow up
While Penn claims on its housing website that college houses “stand at the center of the Penn undergraduate experience … to form shared communities,” the system fundamentally fails to achieve this mission due to a lack of political and financial commitment from the administration.
Ivy Hoops Roundup: Feb. 7
Here’s the skinny on what went down this weekend in the Ivy League, although you could probably figure it out on your own.
Hayley Brooks & Ali Kokot | Pondering the pajama drama
While most mothers forbade us from leaving our homes in pajamas during our tweenage years, in college there is no fashion police.
Ian Lustick | Who benefited?
Now that the brouhaha surrounding the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions conference held at Penn this weekend is passing into memory, we can answer that question. Who benefited from the conference? Complete BDS coverage
Following a presentation by CAPS Director William Alexander, the University Council discussed the program’s future plans and challenges at a meeting on Jan. 25.
State rejects unlawful redistricting plan
In a four to three decision, the Court struck down a plan on Jan. 25 that divided town and municipalities into different districts in a way that would favor Republican incumbents in state legislature.
Philadelphia homeless presence declines
While Philadelphia has a reputation for its toughness and the presence of the homeless, the homeless count has decreased by 500 people since 2006, according to a report published each year by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Planned Parenthood funding sparks controversy
After public uproar over its decision to stop funding Planned Parenthood, Susan G. Komen for the Cure decided to continue funding existing grants last Friday. The organization made no promise to fund them with future grants.









