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Lexi Boccuzzi | Why ‘school choice’ can mean a better education for underserved students
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi argues that school choice policies may help improve the educational outcomes of underserved students.
Women's basketball falls to Bucknell Bison on Friday
The women's basketball team couldn’t get the offense going on Friday night, falling to the Bucknell Bisons in a 62-46 loss.
Penn falls to North Philly rival Temple in close-fought contest
Despite the Quakers' victorious 66-59 the last time these two teams met, this time they would leave North Philly winless in Big Five play. Penn (3-8) fell to Temple (5-3), 81-72.
First Lady Jill Biden visits CHOP to encourage parents to vaccinate their children
Biden attended CHOP's vaccine clinic at the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center, where she spoke with young children who just received the vaccine and their families.
Here's how to replace a lost or stolen COVID-19 vaccine card in the United States
Penn and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are now recommending booster shots in light of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Penn study finds that community policing does not reduce crime in the Global South
The team worked with police organizations in six countries in the Global South to study community policing initiatives that encompassed nine million people in 516 areas.
Temple University expands security measures following shooting death of student near campus
Temple senior Samuel Sean Collington, who was set to graduate in the spring, suffered fatal gunshot wounds during an attempted robbery near the North Philadelphia campus.
Annenberg study finds decrease in news coverage of myth that suicides rise during holidays
The statement also noted high levels of anxiety for young people coinciding with the pandemic, and discussed the 3% national decline in suicides.
Penn Medicine study finds link between cardiac device implants and opioid use
The study revealed that even common, low-risk procedures such as pacemakers or defibrillators are contributing to the national opioid crisis.
Emily Ng & Kayla Cotter | How Castle exposed a campus rife with performative activism
Columnists Emily Ng and Kayla Cotter argue that the lack of showing at Castle-related protests exposes a campus culture rife with performative activism.
Frank | Villanova loss exposes flaws, but not without some bright spots
Although the team lost by 15 to a talented Villanova squad, deputy sports editor Matthew Frank argues that the loss isn’t cause for too much concern, even if there are several things that need to be improved.
‘Gen Z and Public Service’ event helps students approach public sector internships
Penn students who interned in the public sector discussed the value of building connections and the ability to move between the public and private sectors.
Penn has only seen a 'couple of cases' of the flu while cases surge locally
While some universities in the Philadelphia region have seen a significant early rise in flu cases, Penn has only seen "a couple cases" of the flu on-campus.
Editorial | Penn should mandate COVID-19 boosters as soon as possible
The Daily Pennsylvanian's Editorial Board argues that Penn must monitor the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines and require booster shots as soon as is reasonable.
56 Scholars | Why is an Ecuadorian politician and alleged human rights offender a visiting scholar at Penn?
In a guest column, 56 scholars ask why an Ecuadorian politician alleged to have committed crimes against humanity received a visiting scholar position at Penn, and why her Penn profile was removed after questions were raised about the appointment.
Penn study suggests user preference affects consumption of misinformation on YouTube
While other social media sites have been criticized for the propagation of radical content, YouTube has received less attention due to the perception of YouTube as an entertainment site.
Students say ‘sauna’-like rooms are disrupting their sleep and studying
When the University switched the air conditioning systems to heating systems in mid-October, students living in high rises and New College House West experienced temperatures reaching what they said felt too warm.
School of Arts & Sciences launches new data science and research initiative
The Data Driven Discovery Initiative will provide funding for postdocs to conduct data science research and offer grants for faculty and students partnered with agencies.
Thousands petition Penn to fire visiting scholar accused of crimes against humanity
Maria Paula Romo was dismissed by the Ecuadorian Assembly for her oversight of the government's allegedly abusive response to protests.