Off-campus freedom doesn't have to cost your security
Moving off campus can be liberating. But living in West Philadelphia makes many worry about one thing: security. Here are some things you can do to ensure safety in off-campus residences.
Moving off campus can be liberating. But living in West Philadelphia makes many worry about one thing: security. Here are some things you can do to ensure safety in off-campus residences.
Once you’ve finally managed to secure a roof over your head for the next year, it’s time to deck out the walls of your home away from home. There are several inexpensive options for students without a bed to sleep on.
Thanks to a full court press and stingy half-court defense, the men’s basketball team left UMBC (0-6) out of sync and frustrated.
You can find many options for storage in Philadelphia beyond your friend’s off-campus basement. Prices vary for each storage option.
Once you’ve finally managed to secure a roof over your head for the next year, it’s time to deck out the walls of your home away from home. There are several inexpensive options for students without a bed to sleep on.
Thanks to a full court press and stingy half-court defense, the men’s basketball team left UMBC (0-6) out of sync and frustrated.
After freshman year, all students may apply to live on campus with other students, regardless of their gender. Students must identify their own roommates and make sure to fill all beds in the room requested.
Students have a few options for improving their chances of getting on-campus housing. They can sign up for residential programs, live with friends through Community Living, or apply to become a residential advisor.
The housing lottery is an automated system run by each house independently that tries to place students in rooms according to their requested preferences. Though each house’s system is different, they typically award points based on the number of semesters lived in the house.
Students may opt to live in high-rise or low-rise buildings on campus. The high rises are located at the west end of campus and house mostly undergraduates. Students looking for a more tight-knit community may consider living in a low-rise building.
Two doctors were recently discovered to have used a writing company to produce the text of their 1999 book on psychiatric disorders.
The Philadelphia Police Department discovered DNA evidence that links one unidentified suspect to the strangulations of two women in Kensington, Philadelphia earlier this month.
The new Panhel president, College junior and Sigma Delta Tau sister Rachel Abeles, met with The Daily Pennsylvanian to discuss her upcoming term.
If you’re a Penn sports fan, you probably had at least one thing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving without necessarily knowing it.
The first court appearance for Wharton senior Christian Lunoe was rescheduled from Tuesday to Dec. 7, according to Corinne Sliker, the Municipal Court administrator for the Township of Princeton, N.J.
Most students think a Spring Fling performer’s popularity should outweigh the performer’s message, a recent Social Planning and Events Committee survey showed.
Penn President Amy Gutmann should use her clout to publicly support a new bill in Congress tackling cyberbullying and to ensure anti-bullying policies are more common.
After Alyssa Baron’s missed free throw, Niagara’s Kayla Stroman hit a three-pointer with six seconds remaining, leaving Penn with a crushing 52-51 loss.
The DAB is recommending two new initiatives, one of which will continue to fortify Penn’s interdisciplinary foundation, the other striving to organize academic courses toward a more global focus.
When students decide to move off campus, negotiating a lease may seem daunting. But this legal agreement is crucial to residents' quality of life.