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Bio and Theology Double Major Eats E. Coli Lettuce to ‘Put Natural Selection to the Test’

(12/02/18 8:34pm)

To “resolve one of science’s most pressing and unprovable theories,” College sophomore Alyson Scott decided to bulk order contaminated lettuce on the black market “just to see what happens when I [Scott] eat it.” She wanted to “put natural selection to the test” in a controlled experiment, as the “body of evidence supporting the theory is painfully underwhelming.”







Report: 70% of Penn Undergrads Still Can't Cook Anything Except Mushy Pasta

(11/07/18 10:03pm)

As part of the ongoing trend of quantifying every aspect of the human experience, Penn's Office of Student Life released a 5,000-question survey for members of the undergraduate community. The questionnaire contained a wide variety of questions, ranging from "What did you eat last night for dinner?" to "What part of this godless, terribly cruel world fills you with the most existential dread?" 



Pottruck Opens New Floor for Straight Dudes That Just Want to Check Themselves Out in Mirror

(10/28/18 6:27pm)

Heterosexual males rejoice! This past Friday, the Pottruck Health and Fitness Center opened an entire new floor dedicated to allowing straight men to check themselves–and each other–out. The facilities feature walls covered in mirrors, free baby oil lubricant, and loud speakers that blast exclusively Eminem. 


Wow! Boy Manages to Fall in Love With Entirety of Bloomers All at Once

(10/19/18 9:35pm)

In a move that surprised literally no one, yet another boy has caught feelings for every member of Bloomers. Alex Huang (C ‘20) is one of many “Bloomers Bros,” the fan club of boys who would do anything it takes to win a date with a member of the all-female sketch comedy group. Past Bloomers Bros members have included award-winning singer John Legend and even self-proclaimed honorary Bloomers drummer Noam Chomsky.



Epic Win: Boy Starts Crying Instead of Screaming During Consulting Case Interview

(10/18/18 7:14pm)

Last Monday was a big day for Wharton junior Justin Morowitz, who interviewed for yet another consulting company despite having been rejected from over 60 firms. Morowitz was reportedly “on the brink of screaming” throughout the entire interview but resisted the urge. He cites failure to do so in prior interviews as “just a small reason why I [Morowitz] haven’t been able to get an internship yet.” 






Wawa Announces ‘All Snacks Are Free, Since You Fuckers Just Steal Them Anyway’

(09/29/18 3:20pm)

A spokesperson from the Wawa at 38th and Spruce announced yesterday that “all snacks that can fit in a small tote bag, or maybe a large purse” will be totally free of charge, effective immediately. Bailey Crenshaw, longtime employee and now General Manager of the beloved campus convenience store, made the statement on Wednesday to a crowd of Penn students and members of the press.







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