Word on the Street

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

When you get to Penn, you hear a million things about sorority rush. One girl says it’s the best thing she ever did, while another didn’t even think about trying it. One girl realized it wasn’t for her and dropped out, while another found her best friends. The one thing you won’t hear is what the girl who got cut has to say. I'm that girl.
January 22, 2015 at 10:00 am

We asked real Penn students to tell us their 2015 New Year’s resolutions. Here’s what they said...
January 16, 2015 at 7:26 am

“A system cannot fail those who it was never meant to protect.” -W. E. B. DuBois
November 25, 2014 at 10:17 pm

There are benefits to ditching the scene and finding fulfilling activities outside the realm of bouncers and bartenders.
November 20, 2014 at 2:22 am

The summer before coming to Penn, I would have considered myself halfway out of the closet.
November 13, 2014 at 1:45 am

4 a.m. fears rarely stand to reason in the morning light. The irrational insecurities that race through your brain, colliding like cars on the Autobahn, slow down as the sun comes up.
November 6, 2014 at 3:16 am

Penn students could all benefit from being a little less afraid of our neighborhood. 
October 30, 2014 at 3:45 am