The video series, titled “LGBTQ+ Tips: Navigating the New Normal,” released an introduction video on June 22 and has since published three episodes.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
With mosques closed, Muslim students celebrate Eid virtually
Muslim students at Penn who were unable to go to their local mosque and gather in person on Eid celebrated with virtual communal gatherings and prayer sessions.
PennMedicineTogether provides online resources for Penn Medicine community
PennMedicineTogether's site was founded at the beginning of April and has had over 100,000 page views and 10,000 active users since then.
Bridget Yu | OCD is not a personality quirk
Having OCD does not equate to perfectionism, cleanliness, tidiness, or prudence — despite widespread media portrayal and cultural notions.
'I have a family to feed': Bon Appétit staff feel forced to return despite health concerns
Some dining employees feel like they do not have the ability to decline their return offers if they want to continue to provide for their families.
Penn study shows disproportionately high COVID-19 infection rates in Black, Hispanic women
One in 10 Black and Hispanic pregnant women tested positive for exposure to the virus, while only one in 50 white pregnant women and one in 100 Asian women had the same results.
It shouldn’t be uncommon to know your neighbors, and it shouldn’t be uncommon to extend kindness to everyone in your community.
Wharton MBA program will shift from hybrid to remote model for fall 2020
Friday's announcement comes as a shift from The Wharton School's initial plan for a hybrid fall semester. Newly appointed dean Erika James announced the MBA program change to students in a town hall meeting Friday morning.
Penn will mail all domestic undergrads COVID-19 tests and hold nearly all classes online
While colleges across the nation are reversing their fall plans, the University continues to stand by its initial hybrid instruction model. The vast majority of undergraduate fall classes will be held online, the statement read, with very few in-person offerings.
Morgan Gilfond | Philadelphia schools still haven’t removed asbestos. They can’t tackle COVID-19.
Asbestos is a silicone mineral widely used as an insulator until it was banned in 1970 for emitting toxic fibers. Half a century later, predominantly Black and Brown public schools are still plagued by the harmful carcinogen.
On Tuesday, Donald Trump Jr. tweeted a viral video featuring medical professionals stating misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic and labeled it as a “must watch!!!" Hours later, Twitter suspended his account for 12 hours for violating "Twitter Rules."
Pottruck will reopen under a phased approach for fall 2020
As the reopening phases progress, Campus Recreation will increase hours, group exercise programming, services, and access to other indoor facilities such as squash, indoor tennis, and the Fox Fitness Center.
Penn professor wins inaugural $80,000 prize to develop rapid COVID-19 breath test
Carlos de la Fuente anticipates his testing model will be produced at cheaper costs and offer faster results than current tests.
Philadelphia School District backtracks from initial plan, will begin fall semester online
The Board of Education approved the revised reopening plan in a seven to one vote on Thursday afternoon.
Students question enforcement of Campus Compact, call on Penn to allow safe socialization
Without strict oversight, students worry a surge in cases could occur, yet students fear strict oversight and individual reporting could create a divisive campus culture.

















