Covid
Soccer star Emily Sands heads to Portugal, signs with Boavista FC
Former Penn women's soccer star Emily Sands has signed a professional soccer contract to play with Boavista Futebol Clube in Portugal.
Penn Med COVID-19 vaccine phase 1 trial elicits immune response in all participants
All 40 trial participants in the phase one trial demonstrated an overall immune response, with 95% of trial participants developing antibodies, according to an update from Inovio Pharmaceuticals on Aug. 10.
Penn launches virtual shopping period that allows access to all courses' Canvas pages
The Virtual Shopping Period, which is from Sept. 1 to Sept. 15, will give undergraduate students access to all courses' Canvas pages as an "observer" to view any published material.
Why did Penn suddenly reverse its fall plans? Here's what happened.
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with Penn's Chief Wellness Officer Benoit Dubé to discuss why Penn made the last-minute decision to close campus for the fall semester.
Here’s what the Ivy League is deciding for fall 2020
In early August, four Ivy League institutions backtracked on their initial plans for a hybrid fall semester and on-campus living.
Penn undergraduate students will no longer be able to return to campus housing this fall
The University scratches its plans to conduct a hybrid fall semester that guaranteed on-campus housing for first years, sophomores, and transfer students in the College House system, according to The Fall Semester Planning FAQ.
International students hesitant to return to campus due to concerns about testing, move-in
International students are “encouraged, but not required” to receive a coronavirus test before returning to the United States.
Jessica Gooding | We need a sustainability requirement in our curriculum. Now.
There is no doubt that campus initiatives create a space for sustainability education, but they are optional. We need everyone to be knowledgeable about the challenges we face with climate change.
Guest Column by SP2 Student Government | We oppose the unwarranted raise of tuition
With most of campus life going on-line, SP2 students won’t have access to collaborative study spaces, mental and physical health care, school-sponsored social events, in-person office hours, library resources, guest lectures, and all other resources that constitute the “Penn experience.”
Guest Column by Marialena Mouaikel and Saskia Wright | The Lebanon explosion hit home
Rising College freshman, Iman Ezzeddine, recounts witnessing the explosion from her living room in Beirut.
Bridget Yu | When home is no longer a safe haven
Contrary to popular belief, violence isn’t always physical. It encompasses the emotional, mental, sexual, and physical realms.
Isami McCowan | Over-tourism threatens the future of travel
Since Penn is a school that focuses heavily on a variety of global experiences, it wouldn’t be surprising if the idle monotony of homebound quarantine reignited some students’ desire to resume traveling.
Williams Cafe, Benny’s Diner will be closed this fall as other student agencies move online
The University decided to shut down both Williams Cafe and Benny's Diner for the upcoming semester in an effort to keep the community healthy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
LGBT Center, CAPS launch joint video series to support Penn's LGBTQ+ community
The video series, titled “LGBTQ+ Tips: Navigating the New Normal,” released an introduction video on June 22 and has since published three episodes.
Penn task force aims to “flatten the hate” towards Asians and Asian Americans on campus
The task force was created in response to faculty, staff, and students who experienced various forms of anti-Asian behavior, including slurs and verbal harassment.
Editorial | RAs and GAs deserve respect and a fair contract. Penn is offering neither.
Penn needs to be honest and transparent with RAGAs, and compensate them commensurate with the invaluable, dangerous work they do.
Angelina Eimannsberger | Penn women, consider freezing your eggs
Harvested and stored eggs help women outsmart the impending loss of fertility that begins when we reach our mid-thirties.
Varun Saraswathula | The election is in three months, but you need to think about it now.
Even in states that are “solidly” red or blue, increased turnout can send a message of what public opinion really is, while abstentions embolden those in power to continue to ignore other voices.
Penn's fall 2020 academic, testing, and health plans, explained
What exactly will the fall semester look like and how will Penn administer testing throughout the semester? The Daily Pennsylvanian has answers to all of those questions and more — here is everything you need to know about Penn's fall semester plan.