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Catching up with AJ Brodeur across the pond
After last playing as a Quaker in March of 2020, AJ Brodeur reflects on playing professionally through various European leagues.
Amy Gutmann to host farewell event today ahead of departure to Berlin
Gutmann, who resigned from the Penn presidency on Tuesday, sent an invitation emailed to all undergraduate students which stated the event will be held on Feb. 10 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Fossil Free Penn launches campaign demanding University to 'cut all ties' to fossil fuels
Over the course of the next month, FFP will be dedicating a week to highlight each of their five demands through social media posts and in-person teach-ins.
Senate to vote on Penn President Amy Gutmann’s confirmation as U.S. ambassador to Germany this afternoon
According to the Senate Cloakroom's official Twitter account, the vote is scheduled for Feb. 8 at 2:30 p.m.
Temple University Professor Xiaoxing Xi seeks reinstatement of lawsuit against FBI
Lawyers representing Xi and his wife asked a Philadelphia appeals court to reinstate his lawsuit against the United States government in a brief filed Monday.
Yale University creates committee to investigate donation policy
While the committee will provide recommendations, it is unclear if it will have the authority to modify Yale's policy.
Penn Tea Club celebrates the multicultural importance of drinking tea
The club has hosted events including virtual tea trivia, game nights, study sessions, and an in-person tea tasting event.
Bridget Yu | Suicide is an issue; let’s talk about it
Columnist Bridget Yu encourages us to open up the dialogue regarding suicide more and refrain from taking the subject lightly.
Tested positive for COVID-19? Here’s what you need to do next
With positive COVID-19 cases among undergraduate students continuing to soar, more students than ever need advice on what to do after receiving a positive test result.
Undergraduate case count continues to climb, rising to over 600
A total of 757 community members tested positive for COVID-19 during the week of Jan. 30 to Feb. 5 — continuing a three-week increasing trend.
Participants deem first Penn Global Seminar in two years a success — despite COVID-19 cases
When the class arrived in mainland Ecuador, eight group members tested positive for COVID-19, and completed their quarantine in Guayaquil while the remaining seven returned to the United States.
DP Sports Player(s) of the Week: Aly Abou Eleinen and Saksham Choudhary
Normally, DP Sports Player of the Week goes to just one athlete. But when two players on the same team both don't lose, you can't really justify putting one above the other.
Sixteen Penn swimmers say teammate Lia Thomas should not be allowed to compete
The student-athletes wrote in their letter that Thomas was taking “competitive opportunities” away from them, particularly spots in the Ivy League championship meet.
Harvard faculty members sign open letter questioning Title IX sanctions imposed on professor
Comaroff was placed on unpaid leave last month after allegations of “unwanted touching, verbal sexual harassment, and professional retaliation," The Harvard Crimson reported.
Penn students start NFT company to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
College sophomore Evan Golinsky, Engineering junior Sebastian Melendez, and Zach Lederman, a senior at Purdue University started the company in July 2021.
Vinay Khosla | The dystopian reality of Don’t Look Up
Columnist Vinay Khosla argues that weighty political issues ought to be made more digestible for the public, such as in the Netflix film "Don't Look Up."
U.S. Senate confirms Penn President Amy Gutmann as U.S. ambassador to Germany
Gutmann was confirmed by a vote of 54 to 42 when the Senate convened Tuesday afternoon. President Joe Biden officially nominated Gutmann after months of speculation on July 2, 2021.
USPS mails rapid COVID-19 tests to West Philadelphia residents via federal initiative
President Biden promised to mail 500 million free, at-home rapid COVID-19 tests to Americans. Since Jan. 18, individuals have been able to request up to four tests per household online.
Local coalition hosts teach-in to combat gentrification of University City Townhomes
The event was hosted at W.E.B. DuBois College House by Police Free Penn in collaboration with the Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes.