Front Breaking
Jaden Cloobeck | Let’s rethink how we label class years
Columnist Jaden Cloobeck argues that we must change how we to refer to class years to build a more inclusive community.
Penn drops finale to Princeton, 34-14; finishes season at bottom of Ivy League
After falling to the Tigers on Senior Day at Franklin Field, the Quakers end the year with just one Ivy League victory.
Two graduate students win $50,000 scholarships at 2021 Weitzman School of Design Awards
The awards are given to recognize the achievements of innovative Weitzman students, faculty, and alumni, as well as leaders in architecture and planning outside of the Penn community.
Philadelphia health department spent almost $100,000 on Uber costs for city employees
The money, intended for “emergency purchases during the COVID-19 pandemic,” was misused, according to Rhynhart.
Wharton Dean Erika James talks corporate governance in second ‘Beyond Business’ lecture
The theme of this year’s Beyond Business lecture series is examining business and corporations through the lens of environmental, social, and governance concerns.
Benny’s Diner will open Nov. 19 and Nov. 20 ahead of 2022 grand opening
Benny's was initially set to open in spring 2020 but was delayed due to the sudden closure of the University in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Penn study finds clinician peer networks could remove gender and race biases in health care
Patients of different races and genders received the guideline-recommended care at the same rate when doctors connected with peer networks.
COVID-19 cases on the rise across Philadelphia before Thanksgiving break travel
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health encouraged children to get vaccinated to offset a larger surge in cases as cold weather arrives and the holiday season approaches.
Penn Medicine researchers find gene variants linked to COVID-19 severity in Black Americans
The team from the Perelman School of Medicine found two potential pathways to target the two variants of the gene that make some Black Americans more susceptible to COVID-19 and sepsis complications.
Yomi Abdi | Stop saying ‘Penn Face’
Columnist Yomi Abdi argues that Penn students need to stop talking about "Penn Face" and instead give it a new name and new passion to change.
Penn football hosts Princeton to close out season on Senior Day
The Quakers (3-6, 1-5 Ivy) will head to Franklin Field for the last time this season to attempt an upset of the Princeton Tigers (8-1, 5-1 Ivy), who are looking to clinch the Ivy League title with a win on Saturday.
Joffe | Penn men's basketball has talent, but the team also has work to do
With just 70 combined collegiate starts on the roster, coach Steve Donahue couldn't have expected things to be easy. It's important then for Penn men's basketball to use its non-conference slate to shake off the rust and develop team chemistry.
Liala Sofi | AirPods: The new age of being antisocial in a generation of loneliness
Columnist Liala Sofi writes about how taking out our AirPods can have major positive implications for our social life.
Study abroad participation for Spring 2022 semester nears pre-pandemic levels
For spring 2022, 191 Penn students have been accepted to study abroad in 45 different programs across 18 countries — a significant jump from the 39 students currently studying abroad in just seven countries.
Editorial | Penn can afford new buildings. It’s time to upgrade CAPS.
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board argues that upgrades to CAPS, both location and staff-related, must be prioritized over construction of new buildings.
Student leaders meet with Penn administrators about adding more all-gender bathrooms
The University is adding multi-stall, all-gender bathrooms for future buildings on campus, but student groups are still advocating for renovations to existing buildings that are popular among community members.
DP Sports Player of the Week: Penn cross country senior Noah Carey
A strong performer for the Quaker's men's cross country this year is senior captain Noah Carey. The first team All-Ivy runner finished third in the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship this past Friday, earning a trip to the national championship.
‘Minorities in Consulting’ event helps students of marginalized identities break into field
About 60 students attended the hybrid event to listen to four Penn alumni share their personal experiences in consulting and the skills they believed aided them in their career successes.
Belgrad | Men's basketball demonstrates resilience, poise, and promise
In its first four non-conference bouts, Penn men’s basketball has shown very promising signs. The team, though young, has faced adversity on and off the court, dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, racism, and of course, its opponents.