On Wednesday night, the Asian Pacific Student Coalition elected a new board, with College junior Benjamin Alisuag serving as chairman.
The APSC serves as an umbrella organization for 20 student groups on campus. The group acts as a liaison between the Asian Pacific community and the University administration.
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Festive African rhythms played throughout Houston Hall yesterday, welcoming all Kwanzaa observers.
Organized by UMOJA, yesterday's Kwanzaa feast emphasized the importance of unity and togetherness among members of the black community on campus.
Kwanzaa, as introduced at the event by Wharton alum Daina Richie, reflects the importance of "family, community and culture.
The next major contributions to stem cell research may be made at Penn.
The Institute of Regenerative Medicine, which was established on Nov. 27 by Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Ron Daniels, will research the potentials in stem cell biology.
The institute's research will be used to develop new therapies to treat a broad spectrum of diseases including cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Girl Scouts represent more than just campfire songs and brownie uniforms.
Susan Miller, history undergraduate advisor, launched her new book Growing Girls: The Natural Origins of Girls' Organizations in America at the LGBT Center yesterday evening, in which she discusses the importance of organizations such as Girl Scouts.
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You'll be walkin' in a Winter Whartonland
Wharton prepares for the end of the fall semester with holiday themed festivities
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While it might be snowing outside this week, Wharton students were warm in Huntsman Hall sipping hot chocolate at their annual Winter Whartonland event.
Yesterday over 1000 students showed up to mark the final day of festivities.
Hosted for the second straight year by the Wharton Council, the Winter Whartonland Festival was expanded from what used to be a one-day event to four full days of holiday-themed films, snacks and games.
Wharton prepares for the end of the fall semester with holiday themed festivities
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Facebook.com alters ad-tracking system
50,000 protest controversial program that published site users' online purchases
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This year, the Grinch has a new name: Facebook.
The social-networking Web site has ruined the holidays for many users whose private online gift purchases were publicly displayed on the Facebook.com News Feed, inspiring potential lawsuits and a massive wave of online protest.
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Last night's student government address featured presentations by student leaders set to chart-topping hits like Pras' "Ghetto Supastar" and Mandy Moore's "Candy" - but the event wasn't all fun and games in the Nomination and Elections Committee's fifth annual State of the School Address.
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