Front Breaking
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin joins Penn Relays field
Since her time competing at the Penn Relays as a high school star, Sydney McLaughlin will return to Franklin Field a two-time gold medalist and current world record holder in the 400m hurdles.
Fossil Free Penn ends encampment as University-wide student events approach
FFP Campaign Coordinator and College sophomore Sarah Sterinbach called the protest "the most successful action in FFP history."
Andrew Dunn | The evolution of bro culture
A former fraternity member calls attention to Ivy League “bro culture,” advocating for reformation instead of abolition.
Vinay Khosla | NFT: new, frightening, and tawdry
Columnist Vinay Khosla discusses how the emergence of NFTs poses a threat to art’s historical emphasis on cultural value.
Pew's State of the City report shows signs of economic recovery and challenges for Philadelphia
The report, first published in 2009, is part of Pew’s Philadelphia Research and Policy Initiative project and uses research and statistical analysis.
Sophomores celebrate their Penn halfway point as U-Night returns following a two-year hiatus
U-Night, organized by the 2024 Class Board, is returning for the first time since 2019 and will take place on College Green from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
DPOSTM rallies from five-run deficit to retain Kamin Cup glory over NARPs
For the fifth consecutive Kamin Cup, DPOSTM emerged victorious, though not without a first-inning scare and a late-game Josh from Finance grand slam.
Penn drops indoor mask mandate following change in City of Philadelphia guidance
The change in COVID-19 masking policy came five days after Penn and the City of Philadelphia began enforcing an indoor mask mandate in non-classroom settings.
Steve Dolan prepares for first go-around as director of Penn Relays
The world's oldest and largest track and field meet will have a new face at the helm this time around, as Penn track and field coach Steve Dolan has assumed the high-intensity reins.
Quaker legend Nia Akins returns for Penn Relays, faces stiff competition
Nia Akins will be making her return to Franklin Field this weekend when she competes in the 600-meter race against two former Olympians.
Penn women's basketball's Mia Lakstigala announces commitment to George Washington
Mia Lakstigala, who was the third-leading scorer and rebounder for Penn women's basketball this past season, is heading to George Washington University next season to play for the Colonials.
Jack Nycz | Penn shouldn’t fund Greek life
Guest Columnist Jack Nycz argues that Penn should not be offering financial compensation for unfilled Greek houses given the organizations’ exclusivity and problematic history.
Sam Zou | You need to, like, stop saying 'like'
Columnist Sam Zou argues that the usage of filler words is unprofessional and projects a lack of confidence during a speech or presentation.
Department of Education to issue credits after mismanagement of loan forgiveness program
The waivers will help millions of borrowers move toward loan forgiveness.
Two Penn affiliates named Soros Fellows, receiving up to $90,000 in graduate funding
The Soros Fellowship gives grants to immigrants or children of immigrants pursuing graduate education in the United States.
Princeton Board of Trustees extends current president's tenure
The announcement comes at a time of widespread turnover among administration for high-profile universities — several other presidents are also stepping down from their positions.
Division of Public Safety holds first in-person commendation ceremony in two years
At the April 14 ceremony, awards were given to UPPD police officers, PennComm Operations Center personnel, Penn Patrol security guards, and graduating seniors in Penn MERT.
Demanding divestment, Fossil Free Penn is camping out on College Green
FFP's demands include Penn's public condemnation of the fossil fuel industry, defunding the University's Police Department, and banning oil and gas companies from job recruitment programming.
‘Massive shoes to fill’: Penn Hillel’s Allison Sorgeloos announces departure
In an email sent to students and alumni of Penn Hillel, Sorgeloos announced that she is leaving Penn to start a new job as a consultant for a nonprofit organization in Washington.