Articles by Natalie Kahn
01/22/18 8:00am
As Hamilton Court ups its rent, some students question whether new amenities are worth the cost
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. 12/03/17 8:48pm
Despite early backlash, Penn data show that groups have largely abided by new social policies
For the first four months of school, the total of registered events increased by 65 percent, from 127 last year to 194 this year. 11/14/17 10:07pm
The new Republican tax plan could make a Penn graduate education unattainable for students
“We are emphatically opposed to this tax proposal," said Graduate and Professional Student Assembly President Miles Owen. 11/12/17 6:48pm
What happens to Penn students who download content illegally over AirPennNet
An Engineering sophomore, who has collected approximately 200 illegally download films on his computer, received a warning email but did not face further repercussions. 11/05/17 6:18pm
Philadelphia has over 12,000 restaurants. What happens when they violate health codes?
Various establishments near campus have been cited for health violations, though students don't always think these violations are reason enough to avoid the eateries. 10/20/17 10:35pm
Hundreds of students gathered on Friday to honor the life of Wharton senior Henry Rogers
Rogers’ mother addressed the crowd and encouraged everyone to use their love of Henry to make an impact. 10/11/17 3:36pm
Transfer and exchange students have to live on campus for their first year — but many don’t mind
“As a transfer, it’s a little bit harder because people already have their friend groups. It’s nice to get to know people right away on your floor," College junior August Gebhard-Koenigstein said. 10/01/17 8:19pm
Event observers and what they do, explained by Penn administrators
Of the 24 Event Observers, about one-third are Penn graduate and professional students; another third are staff members, and the final third are individuals affiliated with Penn. 09/28/17 6:27pm
Capogiro is set to close by next week
Capogiro co-owner Stephanie Reitano attributed the shop's closing to high rents and local competition. 09/18/17 12:15am
Penn's mental health resources focus on undergraduates. What happens to graduate students?
Five of the fourteen students to have died by suicide since February 2013 at Penn have been graduate students. 09/11/17 2:00pm
Fresh Grocer was told to vacate months ago, but now they may be staying until 2018
“We’re here forever as long as we’re concerned," said Fresh Grocer store manager Dawn Goldstein. 09/11/17 9:00am
Why this Penn student says Penn needs to do more for students on maternity leave
A lawyer said Penn's policies surrounding maternity leave may not seem fair, but are definitely legal. 08/24/17 1:48pm
Offensive memes, protests and all the other higher education news you missed this summer.
In June, some 10 students admitted to Harvard University had their offers rescinded for posting offensive memes in a group chat. 08/13/17 1:08pm
Campus is abuzz over Penn Law professor Amy Wax's controversial op-ed, which called for return of 'bourgeois' cultural values
The pro-union group Graduate Employees Together — University of Pennsylvania, better known as GET-UP, blasted Amy Wax's op-ed as "hateful and regressive" and called on Penn President Amy Gutmann to condemn it. 08/08/17 9:39am
Graduate students wanted to vote on their labor union months ago. Here’s why they haven’t.
Penn contested the terms of a crucial vote at the National Labor Relations Board for three months, delaying the efforts of pro-union graduate students. 07/19/17 8:49pm
Meet the biology professor who just became the new College dean
Paul Sniegowski is an avid biker known among colleagues and students for his friendliness and sense of humor. 07/19/17 8:53am
Forbes named Penn Medicine the 7th best employer in the country. Staffers explain why.
Employees praised Penn Medicine's culture, which values hard work, intelligence and playfulness. 06/30/17 12:03pm
What Trump's reversal on DACA means for undocumented students at Penn
President Trump said in a June 16 memo that he plans to continue the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which protects "dreamers" — individuals who entered the United States as children. 06/23/17 3:00pm
Unarmed robbery occurs at intersection of 42nd and Spruce streets
At approximately 1:13 p.m., the Division of Public Safety released its third safety alert in the past three days. 06/15/17 10:35pm
Philly's better known for internships than for jobs. But why?
According to a financial advice website, the city is 14th in the country for summer internships, but a staggering 111th for summer jobs.Blog Posts by Natalie Kahn
03/28/17 3:54am