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Students condemn Penn’s disciplinary actions against protestors at rally, U. Council Open Forum
After an on-campus rally, students attended the University Council’s Open Forum, where they addressed the Penn's sustainability policies and the administration’s response to student protestors.
Women's basketball seals second-straight win with 73-53 defeat of Stony Brook
The Quakers are finally fitting in to an impressive rhythm on the court, as they claim their second win of this week.
Penn Violence Prevention names new director after nearly year-long vacancy
Elise Scioscia will head PVP beginning Dec. 7, according to a University press release.
From 3-7 to 8-2: The stats behind Penn football's one-year turnaround
To explain the turnaround, the DP analyzed dozens of data points from the 2021 and 2022 seasons, examining the areas in which Penn experienced the greatest improvements.
Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford | Searching for reflection drive
Columnist Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford examines what paper maps have to offer in a digitized age.
Fiona Miller | Kindness in the classroom
Columnist Fiona Miller argues that empathy is what distinguishes a good professor from a great one.
Penn graduate, former Councilmember Helen Gym launches run for Philadelphia mayor
If elected, Gym, who was also the first Asian American woman to serve on the City Council, would be the first female mayor of Philadelphia.
Penn football's Jake Heimlicher announces graduate transfer to UCLA
Star Penn football linebacker Jake Heimlicher officially announced on Tuesday that he would be signing with the No. 17-ranked UCLA.
In first Big 5 game of season, men's basketball blows big lead in OT loss to St. Joe's
Despite 28 points from Jordan Dingle and a startling 16 rebounds from Lucas Monroe, Penn fell 85-80 to St. Joe's in overtime.
Some Penn students eligible for part of $4.5 million proposed settlement to COVID-19 lawsuit
The lawsuit's plaintiffs alleged that Penn “breached a contract” when it transitioned to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, demanding a refund for a portion of their tuition for the spring 2020 semester.
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.