In an interview with The Daily Pennsylvanian, City Councilmember Helen Gym stressed the importance of Pennsylvania in national politics, and noted that many reforms college students care about are addressed at the local level.
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Fewer than 900 undergraduates receive red PennOpen Passes due to COVID-19 testing noncompliance
More than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students received red PennOpen Passes for COVID-19 testing noncompliance two weeks ago.
Annenberg Public Policy director discusses how conspiracists spread COVID-19 disinformation
The commentary analyzes how conspiracy theorists questioned the trustworthiness and motives of government agencies and officials to portray scientists and health experts as bad actors.
Penn's energy supplier issues formal complaint against Philadelphia Gas Works
Vicinity owns the system that provides steam heat to the University and residential and office buildings in Center City.
Fewer than 900 undergraduates receive red PennOpen Passes due to COVID-19 testing noncompliance
More than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students received red PennOpen Passes for COVID-19 testing noncompliance two weeks ago.
Annenberg Public Policy director discusses how conspiracists spread COVID-19 disinformation
The commentary analyzes how conspiracy theorists questioned the trustworthiness and motives of government agencies and officials to portray scientists and health experts as bad actors.
Disability Services to hold ‘drop-in hours’ for exam scheduling during weekdays this month
This new test-booking assistance service comes days after The Daily Pennsylvanian published an article on student backlash about Weingarten and Disability Services’s allegedly inadequate support resources during midterms.
Penn fencing impresses at Temple Open, wins 12 medals
The Temple Open marked the first time that Quakers have competed in the past 19 months, and they did not disappoint. The teams collectively brought home 12 medals, earning at least one medal in each weapon: foil, epee, and sabre.
Jesse Zhang | Assume the best of intentions, or try to
Columnist Jesse Zhang discusses how we should assume the best of people in order to have meaningful conversations.
After adding many talented pieces to the team, Penn men's basketball is ready to play a full season at the Palestra once again.
A look at five freshmen and sophomore standouts for Penn football
So far this season, Penn football has struggled to get momentum going, with its record through seven games at a middling 3-4. However, there have been a number of bright spots, especially from players -- freshman and sophomores alike — who had yet to see game action before this season.
Keep on the watch for Padilla, Suttle, and Almsqvist to breakout on Penn women's basketball
Before the season opener against Hartford on Nov. 14, here are three key players to watch who can hopefully help lead the Red and Blue to its first Ivy League title since 2017.
Gutmann Leadership Scholars program kicks off with financial support for Nursing students
This year's cohort has 10 scholars who meet with Penn Nursing Dean Antonia Villarruel each month to discuss leadership opportunities.
SEPTA and workers reach tentative agreement, avoiding strike
Under the proposed two-year contract, union workers will receive 3% raises for each year of the contract, pandemic hazard pay bonuses, and parental leave provisions, as well as Juneteenth as a paid holiday.
Penn study finds older adults, loved ones have similar response to Alzheimer's risk diagnosis
The study found that many of a patient's loved ones were negatively impacted when they learned about a loved one's Alzheimer's risk diagnosis.
Philadelphia to pay $2.5 million settlement to family of Walter Wallace Jr.
This settlement is the largest sum the city had paid in the case of an armed person killed by police.
Former Penn Physiology Department Chair Robert E. Forster II dies at 101
Forster, 101, received his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine in 1943.
A look at the newcomers on Penn women's basketball
Due to the cancellation of Ivy League winter sports last year, there will be a total of 10 new faces on the court this season for Penn women’s basketball. Here’s a rundown of the team's newest members.
PLTV | There are no election off years
In a guest column, Penn Leads the Vote encourages students to cast a ballot in this year's general election.
Belgrad | That's what we've been Sayin
Penn football’s (3-4, 1-3 Ivy) 45-17 dominant victory over Brown (2-5, 1-3) was a joy to watch. But, we should also be careful not to overreact to a blowout of a Bears team that has allowed 40+ points for five out of seven contests this season.


















