The University's four outlined scenarios have drawn mixed reactions from students, as some believe any form of on-campus instruction is too great a risk, while others wish Penn would have provided more specifics.
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Sophia DuRose | Use whatever platform you have to amplify the voices of Black people
If I were to write an opinion article without providing links to articles written by Black authors about the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent protests, I would be failing at my attempt to recognize my white privilege.
Guest Column by Layla Murphy | Apathy is a sin. Empathy is the solution.
As privileged people, we must stop expecting oppressed groups to educate us, to accommodate us, or to be civil toward us.
Thousands of demonstrators, including Penn students, have taken to the streets of Philadelphia to protest racism in response to the recent police murder of George Floyd. Here's the latest from Philadelphia.
Sophia DuRose | Use whatever platform you have to amplify the voices of Black people
If I were to write an opinion article without providing links to articles written by Black authors about the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent protests, I would be failing at my attempt to recognize my white privilege.
Guest Column by Layla Murphy | Apathy is a sin. Empathy is the solution.
As privileged people, we must stop expecting oppressed groups to educate us, to accommodate us, or to be civil toward us.
Editorial | Philadelphia needs a Department of Labor. Vote ‘yes’ on June 2.
While progress has been made to give protection to workers, the Office is now in need of its own protection.
SpaceX, founded by Penn graduate Elon Musk, launches U.S. astronauts into space
The Crew Dragon capsule containing astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley is expected to reach the International Space Station at approximately 10:30 a.m. EDT Sunday morning after about 19 hours in space.
Although Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said police would be respectful of protesters, activists were met with tear gas and pepper spray hours into the demonstration, shortly after protesters began breaking into police vehicles.
Grad student research returns to campus as first set of lab restrictions lift
Labs have been operating at less than 10% of normal capacity, with researchers observing social distancing and hygiene protocol, while also wearing appropriate personal protective equipment as recommended by the CDC.
Cornell is set to effectively divest from fossil fuels. FFP says Penn needs to catch up.
Penn announced in January that they would not invest in thermal coal and tar sands industries in the future and a University spokesperson wrote Penn has no further plans to report.
U. denies complaint that Penn Biden Center accepted undisclosed donations from China
The National Legal and Policy Center complaint alleges the University has millions of dollars in undisclosed funds from China.
Fuel Our Heroes Penn raises money to provide Penn Medicine with PPE and other essentials
The organization is directly partnered with Penn Medicine, and has raised over $7,000 with a team of 10 student ambassadors.
GAPSA modifies executive board structure, election process for fall 2020
The new structure will divide GAPSA's executive board into three divisions: programming, policy, and operations.
Residential Advisors, Graduate Associates demand housing credits in open letter
Sixty RAs and GAs sent a letter to College Houses and Academic Services arguing that RAGAs and on-campus residents who left campus in mid-March should receive credits or full housing refunds.
Penn students lead organization that delivers food, medicine to vulnerable Philadelphians
Invisible Hands PHL currently has more than 250 volunteers who carry out contactless deliveries to Philadelphia residents for free, or work remotely by taking calls from residents requesting deliveries.
‘A bittersweet victory’: 2020-2021 Fulbright awardees face later starts, cancellations
Nine members of the Class of 2020 were awarded Fulbright grants for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Emilia Onuonga | Lynching still exists
Remember the lives of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd when you vote in the upcoming election.
Worldly Rina Jung is more than just a golfer
In addition to being a captain of Penn women's golf, Jung has authored two books and has learned five languages.
Senior Column by Manlu Liu | Be kind to student journalists
I wish others would understand the challenges student reporters experience — both emotional and practical. We shoulder the heaviness of listening to, thinking about, and accurately depicting sensitive issues.

















