Word on the Street

Spring Fling serves as a reminder that our social lives are dominated by Greek life. But why do we calmly accept a fucked–up system where men get to call all the shots?
April 16, 2015 at 2:36 am

A former AXO freshman and Street Editor shares her experience with OFSL and what it means to go off campus.
April 9, 2015 at 3:22 am

As former members of AXO, we're grateful for our Greek beginning and committed to our independent future.
April 9, 2015 at 1:21 am

Coming to Penn and visiting CAPS changed my perception of mental health.
March 31, 2015 at 10:00 am

I wouldn't be where I am today if I hadn't struggled with anxiety and depression. 
March 31, 2015 at 10:00 am

Street went around to some of our favorite University City eateries and asked the servers to tell us what it’s really like to serve Penn students.
March 26, 2015 at 12:30 am

College sophomore and former Pod hostess tells the story of what it's really like to serve your Penn classmates (and sometimes, their parents).
March 26, 2015 at 12:00 am

Here at Penn, most of us seem to be attached at the hip to our phones, laptops, and other tech products. Our classrooms, homes and worlds seem to be constantly flooded with screens. This week, Word on the Street brings you the story of a computer crash, and how it changed one student's perspective on her technological dependence.
March 19, 2015 at 12:00 am

This week, we asked Penn students "how would you feel about living without technology for a week?" Here's what they said.
March 19, 2015 at 12:00 am

We asked students around campus, “what do you think is the status of privilege at Penn?” Most people weren’t comfortable speaking on the topic, and almost no one was willing to use their names. Here’s what some brave souls had to say.
February 26, 2015 at 2:30 am

This week, Word on the Street asked Penn students about privilege at Penn. Most students wouldn't discuss the topic, even fewer would allow their name next to their quote. But that's the thing about the conversations that make us uncomfortable—they're often the most important. Here’s what a few students had to say.
February 26, 2015 at 12:20 am

Another day, another chance to swipe right, left or wrong for some Penn students looking for love (or matches). This week, Word on the Street gets a little MTV with a story of being catfished on Tinder.
February 19, 2015 at 12:00 am

Valentine’s Day is just two days away. This week, Word on the Street is taking on Penn’s sex culture, which has a lot less to do with what you did last night and a lot more to do with what you said you did.
February 12, 2015 at 2:54 am

We’ve all heard the success stories, and seen the corresponding Instagrams, but sometimes study abroad can be not so perfect. Here’s how
February 5, 2015 at 2:00 am

The deadline for most study abroad applications is quickly approaching, but not everyone will be hitting submit on the 15th. WOTS does double–time this week, bringing you perspectives on Penn Abroad from both sides of the Atlantic
February 5, 2015 at 1:53 am

The deadline for most study abroad applications is quickly approaching, but not everyone will be hitting submit on the 15th. WOTS does double–time this week, bringing you perspectives on Penn Abroad from both sides of the Atlantic.
February 5, 2015 at 1:30 am

Saturday is the 150th anniversary of the Thirteenth Amendment. Sunday marks the start of Black History Month. Despite the days and weeks dedicated to remembering, Penn's Department of Criminology forgets—or refuses to acknowledge—the violent, inhumane treatment of black Americans throughout history. This week, Word on the Street brings you a story of a class that didn’t count and the implications of a seemingly harmless administrative decision.
January 29, 2015 at 12:30 am

Let’s see how far we’ve come
January 29, 2015 at 12:00 am

Philly and Penn provide some great opportunities to learn about and celebrate black culture and history this February
January 29, 2015 at 12:00 am

Meghan Gaffney, the Associate Director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, had some words of wisdom to this year's 632 PNMs last Tuesday night.
January 22, 2015 at 11:06 am