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Slay! Stephanie Really Hasn’t Changed For the Worse Lately

Stephanie looks forward to more weeks of not being a complete cunt.


BREAKING: Humanities Professor Wants to Talk About Modernity

Ah, modernity. Just, ahh… gosh, where to start? Okay, how about this: what is modernity? Heh, what even is it? What do you guys think — is it an era, a concept, an ethos? Do you… feel modern?


Introducing Over the Button — Highbrow Humor For Intellectuals

If you’ve read Under the Button, you know that they have a tendency to look down on OUR president, Amy Gutmann. We at Over the Button say enough's enough.


Dweeb! Single Tables Force Students to Relive Middle School Trauma

During meals, students sitting alone scream out in agony: “I’m getting my braces off next week, I promise!” One student even broke down crying, muttering to himself: “But, my mother tells me I’m beautiful.” 


Relaxing! Professor Wishes Students a Refreshing Engagement Day as He Replaces Lecture With Quiz

He so strongly emphasizes the importance of mental health during the pandemic, even mentioning it in his syllabus right above his zero-tolerance late policy and no partial credit grading policy.  


Astronautical Engineering and Ten Other Things That Are Easier Than Meal Prepping for One

Childbirth. Now that we’re thinking about it, having twins is probably on par with meal prepping’s level of difficulty. But just one kid? Definitely easier. 


Help! My Professor Has Cancelled Me!

 I have a full P.R. team on retainer, and they’ve brought people back from a lot worse than making their “teachers” cry. 


The Week in Review: A Few TV Shows Came Back, It Rained Twice, I Saw a Dog

We should all be very pleased with the directions our lives are taking. 


Gutmann Rejects "New Normal," Accepts Usual Paycheck

"And what's worse, everyone is talking about this "new normal" like we are never going to be able to go back to how life was before. I'm putting my foot down. I won't accept it."


Becky Weisberg and Mikayla Golub | Penn must divest from Penn

We cannot even imagine the depth and breadth of Penn's sphere of influence. There's the saying "money makes the world go 'round," but I think the more apt expression is: "money makes the world burn, especially if it's Penn's money." 


The DP Angels answer pressing questions about ketamine, WilCaf, and women's bodies

 The DP Angels is an advice column brought to you by your DP Design girlies, where we respond to questions from the Penn community concerning all things romance, social life, and campus culture! 


Ivy League Already Cancels 2021-22 Seasons

 “I am pleased to say that our great league will not be playing sports for the foreseeable future,” Harris said. “We are once again taking the lead on this issue, and I am determined to uphold our league’s reputation."


It's Alive! Contemporary Writing House Sprouts Neck Bolts, Rises From Crypt

“What an amazing testament to Mary Shelley, my God,” Tenderson remarked, shaking his head. “Wait, she was contemporary, right? Shit.” 


52 Weeks, Faces, and Stories of People at My Party Tonight

You believe this narrative that a virus from a chinese bat came all the way to America and shut down our economy for a year!? Everyone knows bats can’t fly that far.


Penn Football Coach Ray Priore Takes On Second Job as Pizza Delivery Driver

 In a recruiting twist, Priore is rumored to be the hiring target of local favorites Allegro Pizza and Zesto Pizza. 


Athletes Attend Classes More, Get Worse Grades

Better step it up student athletes! 


OP-ED: It’s Time To Bring Back Rowbottoms

It’s time we bring back excitement around Penn sports, and it’s time we bring back rowbottoms. 


Penn Basketball Unveils Chipotle Men's Bathroom Presented by Taco Bell at the Palestra

“There’s definitely a lot of influence from Taco Bell and Chipotle in that bathroom,” one student said. “I can safely say that I’ll be watching from my dorm next game.” 


Penn Lacrosse Team Suspended for Inventing Fake Sport To Get Into Penn

What tipped the investigators off was one key flaw in this ingenious plan: No one had been seen playing this sport in real life outside of a fictional state called Connecticut.


Penn Students, Start Misusing Your Privilege More

Privilege is so lit. Probably the best thing about being a straight white male.


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