Front Breaking
Wharton cryptocurrency and blockchain support program unveils inaugural cohort
The Genesis Cohort consists of ten companies spanning a diverse range of industries, including AI, NFTs, security, digital identity, insurance, infrastructure, and gaming.
Penn Museum to hold virtual lecture on antiquities trafficking and art crime
Guest speakers Special Agent Jake Archer of the FBI Art Crime Team and Assistant U.S. Attorney K.T. Newton will discuss recent issues surrounding art and antiquity fraud during the lecture on Feb. 17.
DP Sports Player of the Week: McCaleigh Marr
In another record-breaking outing for the Quakers, junior gymnast McCaleigh Marr brought her best to the beam to claim the title.
Geography of men's tennis: seven states and three countries
Players of men's tennis come from across the country and the world to convene as the Red and Blue as one of the most geographically diverse rosters in Penn sports.
Philadelphia lifts COVID-19 vaccine mandate for indoor dining
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Cheryl Bettigole said that the mandate has been lifted due to the recent drop in COVID-19 cases.
Artur Vllahiu | COVID-19: The Heideggerian dystopia
Columnist Artur Vllahiu cites the work of German philosopher Martin Heidegger, arguing that COVID-19 is an inflection point in our understanding of existence and the lack thereof.
Tony Zhou | Penn must do more to recognize Lunar New Year
Columnist Tony Zhou argues that Penn should put a stronger emphasis on the recognition of the Lunar New Year to recognize the Asian community at Penn that currently celebrates it.
Isabella Glassman and Vinay Khosla | Bridge the gap between upper and underclassmen
Columnists Isabella Glassman and Vinay Khosla discuss the importance of cross-class interactions from an upperclassmen and underclassmen’s perspective.
One of four Quakers ever: Ray Sellaro's sub-four-minute mile run
Only four Quakers have ever run a sub-four-minute mile in indoor competition. One of them is current senior Ray Sellaro.
Fencing finishes middle of the pack at Ivy Round-Robins
Following mixed performances in the Penn State Invitational and the Philadelphia Invitational, Penn’s men and women’s fencing teams had to chase success in the Ivy League Round-Robin Championships through the weekend, but fell under expectations.
Over 300 current and former swimmers sign letter in support of swimmer Lia Thomas
More than 300 current and former swimmers signed a letter in support of Penn women's swimmer Lia Thomas and all transgender and nonbinary athletes.
Gymnastics sets program record with a score of 195.375
Penn's score was the highest ever for an Ivy League program, despite the Quakers falling short to the Towson Tigers, who scored 195.950.
Penn announces return of indoor social gatherings as COVID-19 cases fall to semester low
In response to the favorable trends across the Penn community, particularly undergraduates, the University announced that indoor social gatherings and event registration can resume.
Penn senior Mehek Boparai places second in ‘Jeopardy!’ quarterfinals, wins $10,000
While Boparai did not advance to the semi-finals, she came in second place at the end of the night, winning a prize of $10,000.
Kelly Writers House to host Speakeasy Open Mic Night
College senior Rachel Dennis — who has been involved with the event series since they read at one held for New Student Orientation during their first year at Penn — will host the speakeasy.
Philly Fighting COVID CEO reaches settlement with Pennsylvania Attorney General
The settlement between Shapiro and Andrei Doroshin, CEO of PFC and former Drexel University graduate student, banned Doroshin from involvement in charity, government, or health-related work in Pennsylvania for the next 10 years.
Lexi Boccuzzi | Is meeting Mr. Right at Penn all wrong?
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi argues that the costs of hookup culture greatly outweigh the benefits, and failing to recognize its faults could cost us our romantic futures.
Penn professor named Association for Computing Machinery Fellow for computer science research
Adani President's Distinguished Professor of Computer and Informational Science Zachary Ives was honored as one of 71 ACM fellows.
Penn Libraries holds Douglass Day event to honor Frederick Douglass and Black women in history
Along with a transcribe-a-thon, the event included other activities like group songs and national broadcasts with live speakers.