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Wall Street Journal to Wharton: You’re Doomed
The Wall Street Journal reports that Wharton applications are down twelve percent in the last four years. Meanwhile, students find Harvard and Stanford’s MBA programs increasingly desirable. […]
Philadelphia’s Hottest New Trend: Death Cafes?
Newsworks flags a new trend sweeping the Philadelphia region–Death cafes! From the Meetup (yes, death cafes are being advertised on Meetup) description. “We adopt the […]
Q&A: MacArthur Genius Award Winner Angela Duckworth
On Wednesday, the MacArthur Foundation announced the 24 recipients of its “genius” grant, a $625,000 no-strings-attached award given to “individuals who show exceptional creativity in […]
The List: Which Area Universities’ Grads Earn the Most
Not all college grads are moving back home or living in small box apartments. According to a study published this month by PayScale.com—which ranks graduates […]
Matisyahu Will Rock Penn Students This Hanukkah
The Daily Pennsylvanian: Matisyahu, the Jewish alternative rocker and reggae artist, is coming to campus. Matisyahu will play at the Blockley, a music venue and […]
Penn Ends Benefit for Same-Sex Couples. Sort of.
The Daily Pennsylvanian reports: In July 2012, the University began offering up to $1,500 per year to offset the higher taxes that employees in same-sex […]
Penn’s Brightest Minds Put Expensive Ivy League Education to Work Designing Hack-Proof Party App
The Daily Pennsylvanian brings us news of TheRedCup, the most secure party app ever designed by human brains. Thank God the parents of these fine […]
The Philly Diner Is Being Replaced by an Office Building for Penn
Penn students and night owls citywide alike morned the loss of the iconic Philly Diner at 39th and Walnut when it closed in October 2011. […]
Thank Heavens, Ashton Kutcher *Is* Coming to Penn After All
Punk’d! After a tragic, last-minute cancellation, Ashton Kutcher is coming to Penn after all. First, he was supposed to come this Wednesday, then cancelled because–really–the […]
Penn Alumni Rank High on Fortune 100 CEO List
The Daily Pennsylvanian reports: Penn has been ranked third in a list of universities with the highest numbers of Fortune 100 CEOs among their alumni, according […]
Penn, Temple Students Facing Underage Drinking Crackdown
This maybe isn’t a good time to be an alcohol-loving college student in Philadelphia. First, let’s see what’s going on at Penn: The 2013 Annual […]
Nooooooo! Ashton Kutcher Cancels Penn Speech
Trying hard not to make inevitable Dude, Where’s My Speaker joke. Whoops. Ashton Kutcher, who was scheduled to speak at the Wharton School this Wednesday as […]
Penn Students: Pooping in Bushes, Peeing in Wawas
Last week, a drunk Penn student was seen “droppin’ trou and lettin’ loose” in a bush near 39th and Spruce. A couple nights later, another […]
Ex-Penn Prof. Rafael Robb Is Still Deluded
Seven years ago, ex-Penn economics professor Rafael Robb beat his wife, Ellen Gregory Robb, to death with a metal bar. Then, he staged a break-in […]
Former Penn President Sheldon Hackney Dies
Sad news at Penn today. Sheldon Hackney, president of the University from 1981-1993, died at his home in Martha’s Vineyard this week at the age […]