Front Breaking
Checking in on men's basketball's postseason chances halfway through Ivy play
Current statistics show Penn having an 87.4% chance of making the Ivy playoffs, a 14.2% chance of finishing as the top seed, a 24.7% chance at second seed, and a 29.6% shot at third.
DP Sports Player of the Week: Sara Kenefick
Sophomore gymnast Sara Kenefick had a strong showing against Yale this past weekend, winning the all-around title with a total score of 38.975.
Undergraduate COVID-19 case count nearly triples
In a Feb. 1 email, Penn announced that the restriction on indoor social gatherings and event registration will remain, citing the doubling of COVID-19 positivity among undergraduate students.
Supreme Court agrees to hear case on Harvard University's affirmative action policies
The case was originally brought against Harvard University in 2014 by conservative activist group Students for Fair Admissions on the basis that Harvard and the University of North Carolina discriminate against white and Asian American applicants.
Penn Nursing launches new initiative focused on LGBTQ health
Led by Penn School of Nursing researcher and professor José Bauermeister, the lab aims to create a welcoming hub for students and faculty to address problems affecting the LGBTQ community.
A look at the best of Penn indoor track and field
As the indoor track and field teams head into a crucial stretch of their season, we check in on some of the top competitors in the program.
Penn squash shows consistent results at Columbia
The men's team is still undefeated, while the women's team grapples with a three-game losing streak.
Over 1,400 petition for Penn to revoke COVID-19 booster mandate
Citing Penn’s almost 100% vaccination rate and recent campus record high positivity rates, the petition demands the University remove the booster shot requirement.
Perry World House to hold event on UN’s role in advancing climate policy agenda
The speakers will share their own experiences advocating for the climate agenda, and the strategies for impacting policy both at summits behind closed doors and in the public.
Dean of Temple University's College of Education plans to steps down
In an email sent to Temple staff, Anderson announced his plans to take a sabbatical before working on a new research program exploring "college access and inclusion," The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
Penn Student Federal Credit Union has opened applications for its $1000 annual scholarship
The scholarship — which closes on March 31 — is open to all Penn undergraduate students who receive financial aid or have outstanding student loans.
The DP, Inc. welcomes its 138th board of editors and managers
Students are kicking off the new year with an eye toward revamping the company's digital platforms and prioritizing diversity, inclusion, and transparency within its staff and audience relations.
Students studying abroad in spring 2022 balance health and learning amid COVID-19
Penn has been working with the Committee on International Travel Risk Assessment to review study abroad programs and ensure safety among student travelers amid COVID-19.
Penn's COVID-19 case count and positivity rate continue to lower as spring semester begins
A total of 467 community members tested positive for COVID-19 during the week from Jan. 16 to Jan. 22 — continuing a three-week declining trend in positive cases.
Two Penn students form a club to teach the art of Chinese calligraphy
The club hosts special events around the Chinese holidays, allowing students to celebrate while trying their hand at Chinese calligraphy.
Women's basketball falls to 2-4 in Ivy play after fumbling lead to Harvard
Penn blew a lead of 14 and lost by seven to the Harvard Crimson, lowering the program's chances at reaching the Ivy tournament come March.
Penn alumni donate $5 million for new Penn Integrates Knowledge professorship
The donation recognizes Gutmann’s legacy as Penn’s longest-serving president and her mission to promote interdisciplinary education throughout her tenure.
Jonah Charles' success has been a long time coming
Despite early setbacks in his collegiate career, junior guard Jonah Charles has found early success this season, helping lead the Quakers to a breakout season so far.
Quakers swimming and diving spoils senior night for the Golden Rams
The women won a close match while the men dominated to secure victories in the final meet before the Ivy League Championships.