Alex Kuang | Why chasing excellence can be harmful
Too many of us made high achievement an identifying factor of who we are as people. After that part of us dissipated, we also lost some of our goals and were lured in by money and prestige.
Too many of us made high achievement an identifying factor of who we are as people. After that part of us dissipated, we also lost some of our goals and were lured in by money and prestige.
The project, which began over winter break, will replace the escalators with newer models and will renovate the bathrooms, the elevator, and the cafe upstairs.
From 34th Street | Every winter, hundreds of Penn freshmen zip up their coats to attend Panhellenic recruitment. College freshman Isabella Simonetti wrote about the process as it happened through her eyes.
On the heels of last week's thrilling game between Penn and Temple, we asked four writers in DP sports their opinions on the best player in the Big Five outside of Villanova.
The project, which began over winter break, will replace the escalators with newer models and will renovate the bathrooms, the elevator, and the cafe upstairs.
From 34th Street | Every winter, hundreds of Penn freshmen zip up their coats to attend Panhellenic recruitment. College freshman Isabella Simonetti wrote about the process as it happened through her eyes.
Currently, Republicans hold the majority in both the Senate and the House. After these elections, however, 33 Senate seats and 435 House seats have the potential to turnover.
Penn’s administration is acting similarly to peer institutions, which are filing appeals against grad student elections or completely refusing to bargain with these groups.
Penn Dems had been in communication with Leach last semester about a possible appearance at Penn in the coming months, Penn Dems President and Wharton sophomore Dylan Milligan said.
Du Bois welcomes all cultures and all types of people to live in its building. It isn’t simply limited to those who are black, Hispanic, or Asian.
HamCo will include a karaoke speakeasy bar, a Halal Guys, as well as a 10,000 square-foot, $7-8 million “amenity building” with a rooftop pool, hot tub, gym, and outdoor kitchen for residents.
Penn will collaborate with Columbia University and the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation in the next three years to digitize Arabic, Persian, and Turkish texts through a full-time cataloger.
“You can’t really have a functioning democracy without an activated public,” political science professor Julia Lynch said.
Penn has suffered more than its fair share of tragedy in recent years. Greek leaders and organizations should take this opportunity to reflect on their pledging processes and curtail forced drinking before it’s too late.
The Red and Blue came out on top over Army West Point in convincing fashion. The women won 172.5-121.5, and the men took a 177-118 decision.
In this week's edition of Is Stat So?, more school and pool records fall, and Penn men's squash runs up against an opponent it cannot handle.
Several of the NCAA’s best men’s and women’s fencing teams met at the Penn’s Tse Center for the Philadelphia Invitational. Both of Penn’s teams had a successful couple of days, each notching several victories over elite opponents.
He may only be a sophomore, but pole-vaulter Sean Clarke has already established himself among the all-time great Penn track and field athletes. For that, he earns DP Sports Player of the Week recognition.
"Exploring your passion not only benefits your academic work but also helps improve your mental health,” Wharton freshman and member of Passion Projects committee Gabriel Sokoloff said.
On Penn's campus, the result of the increase in burst pipes and flooding has been an increase in administrative support and resources.