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‘Living in a warzone’: Philadelphians petition mayor to address resolution on gun violence
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has yet to act on a resolution proposed by Penn alum and Councilmember Jamie Gauthier to address the city's increase in gun violence, prompting local community members to petition — and strike — for its approval.
Penn researchers find evictions could increase COVID-19 spread across the United States
When tenants are evicted, most people "double up" with other households, contributing to the spread of COVID-19 within households.
Penn scientists awarded grant to develop portable, odor-based COVID-19 detector
The rapid, handheld device that is more than 90% sensitive and specific for COVID-19.
Penn graduates launch platform to promote mental health through writing
The website, called MindTerra, offers live guided writing and journaling sessions to help users manage their mental well-being.
Penn health experts highlight need for equitable vaccine distribution during virtual event
The healthcare professionals expressed a general sense of optimism towards the Biden-Harris administration's pandemic response.
Justice Department drops Yale admissions lawsuit alleging discrimination
The move signals a shift in the way the Biden administration is approaching civil-rights enforcement compared to the previous administration.
Williams Cafe and Benny’s Diner will remain closed for the spring semester
Other Penn Student Agencies businesses, like Penn Closet, Quaker Corner, Special Deliveries, Penn Student Design, Compass Marketing, PSA Bartending, and Penn Lens will continue to operate virtually this semester as they did in the fall.
Penn threatens campus-wide quarantine policy in light of ‘worrisome’ positivity rate
If trends do not reverse, the University will move to Campus Alert Level 3: Safer at Home on the University's four-level alert system as early as next week.
Wharton professor and Fels Institute graduate consider Pa. Senate run in 2022
Two Penn affiliates, Wharton professor Eric Orts and Penn graduate Kenneth Braithwaite, are exploring a potential run for the Senate in 2022.
Penn First Plus office opens in College Hall, creating hub for FGLI students
The P1P office covers 2,538 square feet of space and features study spaces, meeting rooms for one-on-one advising sessions, and lounge areas.
OAX member accidentally leaks slideshow mocking APES pledge class
The slideshow was not affiliated with, or sanctioned by OAX, College junior and OAX Standards Chair Cecelia Vieira said. The off campus social group condemned the slideshow.
Smokey Joe’s reopens with stricter policies after forced closure due to COVID-19 violations
Smokey Joe’s, which normally welcomes throngs of Penn students in a night, has reopened with tighter restrictions in place after enduring nearly a week of temporary forced closure.
Penn student makes crash course videos to teach classmates about personal finance
The videos are all less than five minutes long and cover topics ranging from taxes and credit cards, to loans and insurance.
Penn Medicine study finds mothers can transfer COVID-19 antibodies to their fetuses
Of the 83 women in the study that had detectable amounts of antibodies, 87% of their newborns had also developed antibodies.
Penn Law students publish report detailing experience of Black women in the legal field
The report explores the effects that bias, representation, and allyship have on Black women in the legal field by evaluating the experiences of Black students at Penn Law.
Penn warns Greek life to stop in-person events after finding strong link to COVID-19 cases
A “completely disproportionate” number of positive COVID-19 cases on campus has been linked to fraternities and sororities.
Penn's undergraduate COVID-19 cases double in last week of January
The University reported 111 positive cases among undergraduates during the week of Jan. 24 to Jan. 30.
After weeks of denying access, Penn will offer COVID-19 testing to Bon Appétit dining workers
Bon Appétit workers are subcontracted and not employed by Penn, which complicated providing them access to testing.
Unwilling to risk catching COVID-19, some students stay home for spring semester
Some students chose to stay home in efforts to protect their families and themselves from the virus, adding that being away from Penn has nevertheless made them feel lonely.