Front Breaking
Jay Sekhsaria | How the overuse of technology is harming teaching at Penn
Columnist Jay Sekhsaria argues that some professors over rely on digital teaching aids, negatively effecting instruction.
True freshman Sayin, strong defense lead football to big win over Brown
In only his second collegiate start, quarterback Aidan Sayin broke out against Brown, leading an offense that couldn’t be stopped, as the Quakers routed the Bears by a score of 45-17.
Vinay Khosla | Individual environmental responsibility is a lie
Columnist Vinay Khosla argues that companies have maliciously shifted much of the blame for environmental damage on us.
Penn Med’s $1.6 billion Pavilion to open this week with technologically advanced patient rooms
The 1.5-million-square-foot, 17-story facility is set to open to patients on Oct. 30.
Biden nominates Penn Law graduate to service on Federal Communications Commission
The FCC is responsible for regulating interstate and international communications via radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.
Activist Loretta Ross urges productive conversations over cancel culture at Penn event
The event, titled “Calling in the Calling Out Culture — A Dialogue with Loretta Ross,” explored Ross’s philosophy of standing against injustice with an approach of love, respect, and grace.
Seniors encourage underclassmen to deconstruct ‘Penn Face’ at Dean’s Advisory Board panel
DAB organized the event, which was held in New College House West, to provide guidance on balancing the pressures Penn students face and building a supportive network of friends.
Penn shares contingency plan to ensure staff can commute to work in event of SEPTA strike
Should a strike occur, Penn plans on partnering with Drexel University, the University of Pennsylvania Health System, and the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania to ensure Penn faculty can get to work.
Penn ranks No. 13 in U.S. News and World Report's 2022 ranking of Best Global Universities
Among the Ivy League, Penn ranked in the middle of the pack, with Harvard ranked No. 1, Columbia ranked No. 6, and Yale ranked No. 12.
Dude With Sign comes to Penn to promote HUP Pavilion opening
"Dude With Sign" runs a viral Instagram account with 7.7 million followers where he posts pictures of himself holding up cardboard signs with different phrases.
Asaad Manzar | How we can improve the state of Penn’s minorities’ mental health
Columnist Asaad Manzar discusses the state of mental health support and resources for people of color on campus.
Transfer students will likely have a floor to themselves for the first time next year
The Transfer Student Organization is in the final stages of confirming that transfer students will be able to occupy the entire 11th floor of Rodin College House.
Weitzman School of Design announces new initiative to promote urban history scholarship
As part of the initiative, Weitzman will hire an assistant or associate professor as well as support a 10 year doctoral program.
Penn Vet establishes Institute for Infectious and Zoonotic Diseases
Ebola, Zika, Avian Flu, and swine flu are all examples of zoonotic diseases, and several scientists claim that SARS-COVID-19 is zoonotic well, as the disease likely originated from bats.
Preview: Penn football vs. Brown
Looking to replicate their dramatic come-from-behind victory that ignited their season two years ago, the Penn Quakers are hosting the Brown Bears this Saturday at Franklin Field.
Editorial | Pennsylvania's judges matter, so vote in this election
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board argues that students should vote in the upcoming elections, paying special attention to the state-wide judgeships which are on the ballot.
SEPTA transit workers vote to authorize a strike if contract terms do not meet their demands
If an agreement is not reached with SEPTA officials, workers will go on strike on the morning of Nov. 1.
Penn will place 1,150 students on registration hold due to COVID-19 vaccine noncompliance
The registration holds will be placed on student accounts on Oct. 29, barring students from participating in the upcoming Advance Registration period, which begins on Nov. 1.
Penn in the NFL Roundup: Week 8
As the 2021-22 NFL season continues on to its eighth week, let’s look in on some fellow Penn alumni and their work in the league.