Front Breaking
After 14 years, Mexican restaurant Distrito announces indefinite closure
Distrito closed on July 9, to the surprise of both employees and customers.
New College House West renamed Gutmann College House in honor of former President Amy Gutmann
Gutmann College House was one of two college houses — along with Lauder College House — built during Gutmann’s 18-year presidency.
Proposed 76ers stadium sparks fears of gentrification in Chinatown
The stadium is proposed to be built at 11th and Market streets inside the Fashion District, due to the team's lease with Wells Fargo Center ending in 2031.
A conversation with Joe Miller: former Quaker and Savannah Banana turned Detroit Tigers MLB draft pick
Joe Miller means business, but not the front office kind where he'd spend most of his time off the field and hang his Wharton degree on an office wall. For now, his focus is solely aimed at being the best version of himself, and proving his place on the mound as the Detroit Tigers' newest left-handed pitcher.
Keshav Ramesh | No, more police in schools is not the answer
Columnist Keshav Ramesh argues that increased policing in schools has done little to nothing to stop mass shootings, and that the police are doing more harm than good when it comes to school safety.
Eve Rosenblum | Let It Get Awkward: The Case for Putting Down Our Phones
Columnist Eve Rosenblum discusses how phones are damaging conversation, preventing vulnerability, and increasing our isolation and anxiety in turn.
Wistar Institute announces $75 million five-year plan focused on discovery and education
The Wistar Institute’s $75 million five-year plan will focus on driving breakthroughs in cancer, immunology, and therapeutics, as well as educating the next generation of scientists.
Penn to serve as co-host of History of Science Society, funding opportunities for students
The Science History Institute will be the society’s headquarters, providing space for onsite programming, and Penn will fund mentorship and work opportunities for students with the society’s executive office.
Sarah Ming | The Illusion of Choice
Columnist Sarah Ming discusses the necessity of consumer awareness in the marketplace.
Ace Dahyeon Choi | We need to talk about tuition
Columnist Ace Dahyeon Choi addresses the changes in tuition costs and other fees in college education, which often exceed the average American’s ability to pay for one.
Residents and supporters organize encampment to protest eviction from UC Townhomes
Residents and supporters are sleeping outside of the housing complex to illustrate the effects of displacement, aiming to challenge their Sept. 7 eviction.
New Interim Vice Provost of University Life aims to bolster cultural groups across campus
King’s vision for the future focuses on connecting students through different spaces, centers, and interests.
July 4 Highland Park shooting injures Penn assistant professor, leaves students mourning
The July 4 shooting injured a Perelman School of Medicine assistant professor and left members of the Penn community who are from Highland Park mourning.
Penn nominates transgender swimmer Lia Thomas for NCAA Woman of the Year
Thomas, one of 577 nominees and one of more than 240 Division I athletes, was the first transgender woman to win an NCAA Division I Championship title.
Six Penn rowers to compete in July U23 World Championships in Italy
The six Penn athletes all traveled to Italy on July 19 to begin final preparations for their individual events in the rowing championship.
Former Philadelphia congressman pleads guilty to election fraud
Myers, who worked as a campaign consultant following his Congressional career, will now face up to 20 years in prison.
Philadelphia concludes yearlong investigation on mishandling of MOVE bombing victims' remains
The report gives 16 recommendations to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health following the mishandling of the bombing.
Sangeet Anand | Environmental education should be a requirement, not an option
Columnist Sangeet Anand argues for the addition of an environmental course requirement to Penn’s current curriculum to amplify student engagement and awareness in sustainability and environmental issues.