Front Breaking
Head sports dietitian Cat Hammer brings firsthand experience to her new role
In her newly elevated role as head sports dietician, Cat Hammer is always looking for new ways to help Penn student athletes achieve their nutritional goals.
Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford | Beware a tsunami of acronyms and abbreviations
Columnist Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford considers whether Penn has become overly dependent on unintuitive language to communicate meaning.
GAPSA votes to pass $3.5 million annual budget with large carryover from past years
Passed on Sept. 28, this year’s budget differed from a typical year's due to a large carryover amount from previous years.
Magill announces committee to inform University priorities for 'Penn's next century'
The strategic framework for "Penn's future direction" will be shared in the summer of 2023, according to a message from Magill.
Division of Public Safety, MERT hold first health, safety fair since start of pandemic
The three-hour program featured a live controlled burn demonstration, a CPR demonstration, and speeches from members of DPS.
Penn Athletics weekend recap: Win streaks for field hockey, football, and men's soccer
October is always abundant with exciting sports stories, and Penn sports teams have been no different in commanding much deserved attention.
Maya activists to speak about Indigenous rights at the Perry World House on Oct. 11
The event, “Decolonize the Future: Defending Indigenous Rights and Lands,” will feature activists Cristina Coc, Pablo Mis, and Filiberto Penados.
Philadelphia apologizes for Penn experiments conducted at Holmesburg Prison
The apology comes 50 years after Penn researchers deliberately exposed Holmesburg prison inmates — the majority of whom were Black – to pharmaceuticals, viruses, fungus, asbestos, and dioxin.
Fels Institute study reports almost 900 Phila. Police Dept. jobs could be performed by civilians
The researchers, Declan Sullivan and Alaynah Tombridge — who both received their Master of Public Administration degrees from Penn in 2021
Building camaraderie from the bus to the field: How Penn men’s soccer spends time on the road
With just five out of 16 games of the season to be spent at home, Penn men’s soccer has been confronting the crucial challenge of taking wins on the road.
Nearly a month in, Fossil Free Penn’s encampment continues despite harsh weather conditions
After weathering tough conditions, the encampment remains on College Green and continues to receive organizational support from both local and international climate groups.
From college volleyball fan to Penn volleyball player, Ella Green is marking crucial kills on the court
Sophomore Ella Green has been a crucial outside hitter for Penn, but she grew her inspiration for the sport before college by following Penn State volleyball.
Public Health and Wellbeing renews programming on sleep and sexual health
The programs — called “Refresh” and “Penn’s Declassified Sex Survival Guide” — have garnered 3,400 participants and 1,500 participants respectively since their inception.
Carjackings have increased while homicides have seen a slight decrease
In a meeting with reporters, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner discussed an increase in Philadelphia carjackings with more than 1,000 incidents being reported through the end of September, WHYY reported.
Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes | Correcting myths about the UC Townhomes movement
The Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes, consisting of student activists and community organizers, clarify their movement to save the UC Townhomes at Penn.
Penn vaccinates over 11,000 at annual flu clinic
Over 3,500 community members received their shot each day, and at the clinic’s peak, over 860 vaccines were given in just one hour.
Frank | Win over Georgetown suggests offensive potential previously unseen
Senior Sports Editor Matthew Frank argues that in an unsurprising win, Penn's offense performed as well as it should have against a weak defense.
Junior wideout Joshua Casilli growing into sizable role for Penn football
Just four games into the season, Joshua Casilli has proven to be a reliable pass-catcher for Penn, securing 19 total grabs and hauling in the Quakers' only regulation touchdown at Dartmouth.
Sprint football becomes a father-son affair for coaches Jerry and Frank McConnell
For a combined 19 years, Jerry and Frank McConnell have coached on Penn's sprint football team, most of that time coming from Jerry McConnell, who's been with the program since 2007.