Front Breaking
Katie Francis | Mental health in the wake of gun violence
Katie Francis examines how gun violence impacts mental health and what we can do about it.
Pennovation Works announces new $365 million facility to expand life sciences hub
The building will dedicate 387,000 square to biological research, and 68,000 square feet to biomanufacturing.
Penn Nursing Ph.D. student Tarik Khan wins Democratic primary in Pa.’s 194th District
Tarik Khan defeated incumbent Pam DeLissio in the primary election for Pennsylvania’s 194th legislative district, which is found in Northwest Philadelphia.
Wharton graduate Marc Minichello wins NCAA javelin championship
Minichello becomes the second Penn javelin champion in program history and now aims to build on his success before the 2024 Olympic Trials.
‘The most traumatizing night of my life’: Penn students who witnessed South Street shooting reflect
While the students were not injured in the mass shooting that night, 14 individuals — nearly all bystanders, with ages ranging from 17 to 69 — were either wounded or killed.
Over 40,000 gather at March For Our Lives rally in Washington, D.C.
March for Our Lives leaders, students, victims, and survivors gathered this past Saturday in Washington D.C. to demand immediate change in gun violence prevention laws in Capitol Hill.
Penn to offer six pre-orientation programs alongside pre-first year program
The programs, which occur before the start of classes, are designed to help students get a head start on their time at Penn.
Eve Rosenblum | The Optimization Age
Columnist Eve Rosenblum questions the use of online profiles and preferences in choosing roommates and encourages Penn students to go random in their selection.
Mayor Kenney names two appointees for Philadelphia school board
Kenney chose the two appointees from a group of eight finalists and 62 total applicants.
Phila. Streets Department creates unit to make roads more accessible three years after lawsuit
In hopes of settling a 2019 lawsuit, Philadelphia's Streets Department is adding a 13-person team to address potholes, cracked sidewalks, and non-ADA compliant curb cuts and ramps.
Penn Medicine and CHOP partner with Costa Rica to advance breakthrough cancer therapy
Penn Med, CHOP, and Costa Rica's social security program will work together to develop a clinical trial protocol that will help more Costa Rican healthcare providers use this therapy for their patients.
Allison Santa-Cruz | Plagiarism undermines the purpose of higher education but is caused by the pressures of it
Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz analyzes the role of plagiarism within our academic community and in the context of college admissions.
Dr. Oz will face Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in November’s Senate general election
After the primary season, John Fetterman and Dr. Oz are now on the campaign trail, hoping to gain votes and find new supporters before the Pennsylvania Senate election in November.
Sangeet Anand | Is ESG a hoax?
Columnist Sangeet Anand argues that Penn should stand as a leader for positive environmental change by investing more towards sustainable initiatives.
Philadelphia Museum of Art appoints Sasha Suda as new director
Suda will officially begin her role as director of the 145-year-old museum on September 21.
Dirt biker turns himself in after skateboarder's death in crash
Kevin Rubio turned himself into the Philadelphia Police Department on May 26 after colliding with Jesus Gomez Rosario — who died two days later at Temple University Hospital.
Saint Joseph's University and University of the Sciences officially merge into one institution
The new university will bear the name of Saint Joseph's University and function on two campuses.
Penn women’s rowing competes at NCAA championship for the first time in program history
The team placed ninth in the varsity eight, 11th in the second varsity eight, and 17th in the fours event over three days of racing.