Front Breaking
Men's lacrosse comes up short against Georgetown in season opener
At Franklin Field, Georgetown, ranked No. 1 in the Big East conference and No. 3 in DI, and historically victorious over the Quakers (0-3 all time), was bound to be a tough match from the start.
Lia Thomas leads women’s swimming to historic finish at Ivy League Championships
Penn scored 1,256 points — the most in program history by nearly 200 points — set four new program records, and notched its highest finish ever at the Ivy League Championships.
Women's basketball bests Brown 67-53 to redeem Ivy League weekend
As Kayla Padilla stepped back from the role of leading scorer, her teammates thrived from her support off the ball.
Clark Slajchert hits last-second game-winner to beat Brown 89-88
Coming off a tough loss to Yale, the Quakers managed to bounce back in a come-from-behind victory over Brown.
Penn men’s basketball clinches Ivy Madness berth despite losing to Yale
In a high-scoring affair, the Quakers fought valiantly but fell by nine points to the Bulldogs on the road.
Late-game surge can’t save women’s basketball in 68-58 loss to Yale
Despite a valiant effort in the last three quarters, the Quakers could not overcome their first-quarter struggles to snap their three-game winning streak.
Lawsuit over suicide of Wharton student in 2016 settled two days into trial
Testimonies began on Wednesday, Feb. 9 and included over two hours of video deposition from John Stein, Ao "Olivia" Kong’s then-psychiatrist at Penn's Counseling and Psychological Services.
Lance Freeman named 29th Penn Integrates Knowledge University professor
Freeman — a scholar of urban housing and gentrification — will serve as the James W. Effron University Professor within the PIK program.
Wessels | Penn can (and should) be a basketball school
With just four games remaining until the Ivy Tournament, Penn students should start rallying around this team that looks to have a shot at making March Madness.
Penn men's basketball heads to Yale for control of the Ivy League
The Bulldogs are currently riding an extended win streak of their own, but if recent history is any indication, the Quakers will have a fighting chance to pull off the win.
Harvard faculty members retract support for professor facing Title IX sanction
Three professors declined to sign the retraction because they believed the initial letter was a suitable response to the university’s actions.
Penn Law School announces new equity initiatives amid Amy Wax investigation
Ruger and Finkelstein wrote that Penn Law will contribute over $8 million in new investments over the next five years to expand financial access.
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.