Front Breaking
At long last, Five Guys plans to open on Penn's campus in mid-December
The new Five Guys location replaces Beijing Restaurant, which closed its Spruce Street location in September 2020.
Perry World House speakers debate main factors behind rising global energy prices
The speakers — who also attributed the increased energy prices to pandemic-related supply chain disruptions and the war in Ukraine — covered a range of topics concerning global energy markets and geopolitics.
Biden extends student loan repayment freeze through June 2023
The Department of Education suspended federal student loan payments at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide borrowers with more leeway during the difficult financial period.
Delco Steaks, Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea to open at Franklin's Table on Penn's campus
Delco Steaks will open on Dec. 5, while Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea, a boba tea chain, has a target opening date of mid-January.
Penn Medicine researchers develop multivalent flu vaccine using mRNA technology
Researchers have developed a new flu vaccine that can protect against all 20 known flu subtypes and can potentially protect against new strains in the future.
Upper respiratory illnesses are on the rise on campus and across the city
The flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are on the rise following the relaxation COVID-19 prevention measures, such as social distancing and mask-wearing, according to Public Health and Wellbeing.
Jaden Cloobeck | Consider taking a gap year before applying to graduate school
Guest columnist Jaden Cloobeck offers advice for those aspiring to graduate school who are unsure about applying during their final year at Penn.
Penn announces it no longer holds direct investments in fossil fuel companies
The statement from Penn President Liz Magill and Board of Trustees Chair Scott Bok follows a renewed campaign by Fossil Free Penn demanding that Penn completely divest from fossil fuels.
Three Penn-affiliated women honored in top 15 slots on list of Pa.'s influential female leaders
The honorees include Magill, Wharton School Dean Erika James, and 1984 Penn Carey Law graduate and representative for Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District, Mary Gay Scanlon.
Report indicates strong recruiting season, 99% job offer rate for Wharton MBA graduates
Among various career paths, financial services continued to be the most popular with 38.6% of graduates taking a job in the sector, with private equity as the most pursued subfield at 12.6%.
ABA panel votes to drop LSAT requirement for law school admissions
Lawyers, administrators, and professors compose the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, which voted 15-1 to eliminate the testing mandate.
PLTV shifts focus to Georgia runoff, spring elections following Nov. midterm
The group is aims to facilitate voter registration and education, particularly for students registered to vote in Georgia ahead of the state's upcoming runoff election on Dec. 6.
Pride | Here's how the Ivy League can adapt to modern times
Former Senior Sports Editor Brandon Pride offers four changes that the conference can make to keep up with the times and empower its athletes.
Frank | Five takeaways from Penn's Cathedral Classic sweep
Pop the champagne. Start the parade. Raise the banner. The Quakers are Cathedral Classic champions.
Top three Penn basketball plays: Thanksgiving week
After an up-and-down week for Penn basketball, we take a look at the most shining moments the Quakers had.
Women's basketball snaps five-game losing streak in 72-59 rout at La Salle
In their best offensive display of the season, the Quakers earned their first win in over two weeks.
Mia Vesely | Announcing Tomorrow, Together: What about today?
Columnist Mia Vesely discusses whether solely looking towards the future of Penn does a disservice to the present.
Penn student performing arts groups to perform in annual showcase at Carnegie Hall
“A Toast to Dear Old Penn,” which will be held on Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. this year, is organized every year by the Platt Student Performing Arts House.