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Checking in on Penn in the NFL: The (Only One Made the) Playoffs Edition
After a couple of weeks without checking in, we are back to report that only one of the four Penn alumni in the NFL reached the playoffs.
Harvard ends university-provided isolation housing and COVID-19 contact tracing
Students who test positive for the virus will be required to self-isolate in their dorms for five days, according to the Harvard Crimson.
Frank | Restricting spectators is fine. Just don’t make students pay to watch those games
Senior Sports Editor Matthew Frank argues that if students aren't allowed in the arena for Penn home games — which are normally free for students — they should be allowed to watch them without charge.
Jaden Cloobeck | Let’s discuss Jan. 6, not avoid it
Columnist Jaden Cloobeck encourages students to expand their perspectives by engaging in difficult conversations with people of different political beliefs.
Penn’s political clubs look forward to reconvening in person, when COVID-19 guidelines allow
Leaders from Penn Government and Politics Association, Penn Democrats, College Republicans, and Penn Justice Democrats agreed that it is essential to follow Penn's new guidelines for campus events and gatherings outlined in their most recent statement due to the surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide. They expressed that they hope that it will be safe to return to face-to-face meetings and events in the upcoming weeks.
Penn Law to begin sanctions process against Amy Wax, citing 'increasing' promotion of white supremacy
In the statement, Penn Law School Dean Ted Ruger wrote that complaints from Penn community members about Wax, who is a tenured University professor, motivated his decision to initiate the sanctions process.
Meet five members of the Class of 2026 admitted via Early Decision
Penn accepted 15.63% of early decision applicants to the Class of 2026. Admission was offered to 1,218 students, comprising around half of the Class of 2026.
Annenberg Emeritus Professor Elihu Katz dies at 95
Recognized as a distinguished sociologist, and a “founding father of the field of Communication,” Katz authored over 20 books and 175 articles and book chapters during his lifetime.
Philadelphia City Council condemns Amy Wax as Penn Law weighs sanctions
The letter criticizes Wax, who is a tenured University professor, for making generalizations that are “a betrayal of the prestigious platform granted to faculty of an Ivy-League university.”
Here’s what you need to know about Philadelphia’s new indoor dining vaccine requirement
The new requirement applies to any Philadelphia establishment that sells food and drink for onsite consumption indoors — including movie theaters, bowling alleys, and sports venues.
Men's basketball can't overcome Ivy-leading Princeton squad in double-digit defeat
Despite an impressive first half performance from Penn, the Red and Blue were unable to steal the lead from the Tigers in the second half.
Penn women's basketball drops first Ivy League loss to Princeton
After picking up its third win in a row against Dartmouth this Saturday, Penn's loss against a strong Princeton team today temporarily stopped Penn's forward momentum in its tracks.
Penn men's and women's squash claim first Ivy League wins
On Saturday, the men’s team, currently ranked No 1. in the country, went up against No. 2 Harvard and prevailed 6-3 in a hard-fought battle.
Penn First Plus receives $18 million donation to support FGLI students
Almost 20% of undergraduate students benefit from the Penn First Plus program, which was launched in 2018 by President Amy Gutmann.
Men's basketball holds off Dartmouth to remain second in the Ivy League
Penn had five double-digit scorers: Jordan Dingle, Max Martz (who was 3-for-3 from deep and led with 13 points), Clark Slajchert, George Smith, and Jelani Williams.
Women's basketball returns to form in dominant win over Dartmouth
After the postponement of their last two Ivy League games, Penn women’s basketball welcomed back the return to basketball with a 55-31 win against Dartmouth.
Stacey Bevan | Equitable Paid Family Leave demands better legislation
Guest columnist Stacey Bevan discusses why current federal policies surrounding paid family leave need serious reform.
Off-campus apartments face package delivery issues with Amazon
Management from HamCo and The Radian said that their properties have not experienced any significant issues with other delivery or mail services — just Amazon.
Penn to host COVID-19 booster vaccine clinics at start of semester
The University will partner with SunRay Drugs, a local pharmacy, to offer the COVID-19 booster vaccine to all students, faculty, staff, and postdoctoral students.