Penn football's comeback thwarted by Yale in 24-19 defeat

Oct. 22, 2017

After forfeiting yet another crucial late touchdown, Penn football fell to Yale by the score of 24-19. The Bulldogs (5-1, 2-1 Ivy) pulled ahead with a score with just four minutes remaining in the game, and handed the Quakers (2-4, 0-3) their fourth straight loss, including three straight Ivy contests. All of the Ivy losses have been by one score or fewer.

Bloomers's 2017 Fall Show

Oct. 20, 2017

Bloomers's 2017 Fall Show, "To Bloom it May Concern," is here. The DP has all the insider access for a behind-the-scenes preview.

Puck Frinceton 2017

Oct. 19, 2017

Why do we love Pucking with Frinceton so much? It's actually pretty obvious. thedp.com/puckfrinceton Buy your shirts before it's too late!

Mask and Wig Highlights

Oct. 17, 2017

Miss the Fall Mask and Wig show? Here are the highlights from the show.

Penn football falls to Columbia in overtime, 34-31

Oct. 15, 2017

Penn football fell to Columbia, 34-31 in overtime. The Lions (5-0, 2-0 Ivy) crawled back from a 21-7 deficit by scoring 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter before walking off in overtime on a 24-yard touchdown to wide receiver Josh Wainwright. Full story: http://www.thedp.com/article/2017/10/penn-football-falls-to-columbia-in-overtime-34-31

Protesting Heather Mac Donald at Penn

Oct. 14, 2017

Heather Mac Donald was invited by the Penn Federalist Society to speak at our law school. See how the campus responded. Read the article here.

Penn Ice Rink in the Class of 1923 Arena

Oct. 13, 2017

Did you know Penn has an Ice Rink? Here's all you need to know.

Amy Wax on Dissent and Disagreement

Oct. 12, 2017

In August, Penn Law professor Amy Wax published an op-ed in the Philadelphia Inquirer that garnered substantial criticism across campus and the nation. In her first public talk since the op-ed, she spoke about the responses she received, including referring to the 33 Penn Law professors who signed an open letter in the DP as "quintessential anti-role models."

Where can pets live around Penn?

Oct. 12, 2017

University housing doesn't allow for most pets. Where can you live and keep your furry best friend?

Mask and Wig Fall Show

Oct. 11, 2017

Mask and Wig Fall Show is upon us. But what goes into the show, and what is this one about?

Penn Biden Leaders Dialogue: Felipe Calderon

Oct. 10, 2017

Former Vice President Joseph Biden and Former Mexican President Felipe Calderon discussed important issues of globalism and politics.

Accounts of Penn faculty committing sexual harassment prompt a petition

Oct. 9, 2017

In a survey taken in 2015, 42.4 percent of female Penn graduate students who responded said they have been victims of sexual harassment. Full story: http://www.thedp.com/article/2017/10/alleged-incidents-of-sexual-harassment-by-penn-faculty-prompt-graduate-students-to-start-petition

OPINION | Please go past 45th Street

Oct. 8, 2017

Columnist Carlos Arias Vivas makes his case for the importance of historical awareness for Penn students in their everyday lives.

Penn Football defeats Lehigh 65-47

Sept. 24, 2017

Penn football won its fourth game in a row in a 65-47 shootout against Lehigh, moving to 2-0 on the season. The Quakers punted just one time during the entire contest in which offenses reigned supreme and touchdowns came virtually every possession. Penn hadn't won its first two games since 2004, and now looks toward Ivy League play riding a wave of momentum as Dartmouth comes to Philadelphia on Friday.

OPINION | Fixing Penn's Broken General Education Curriculum

Sept. 24, 2017

Opinion Columnist Lucy Hu weighs in on the current general education requirements in the College of Arts and Sciences, using the Political Science major as a means of explaining her grievances and proposed solutions. Video by Lucas Weiner Graphics by Lucy Ferry

Explainer | Penn's Graduate Students unionization

Sept. 10, 2017

Graduate Employees Together - University of Pennsylvania has been working to form a union of graduate and professional students within the University of Pennsylvania's community. Watch to learn more about the history and future of these efforts.

What Penn won't tell you about NSO

Aug. 23, 2017

New Student Orientation is exciting and eventful. Penn fills students' schedules but doesn't explain which parts are important and which aren't. The DP is here to help you navigate NSO and optimize your experience. Video by Lucas Weiner Music: "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Impending Boom" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Go Cart" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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