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Philadelphia COVID-19 vaccine mandate deadline extended after fears of worker shortages
The mandate now requires hospital and long term care facility workers and higher education faculty, students and staff to receive only their first vaccine dose by Oct. 15.
Annenberg survey finds one in three Americans would consider limiting role of Supreme Court
The survey reported that 34% of Americans would favor eliminating the court if it issued numerous rulings that most Americans disagreed with.
Wharton graduate Donald Trump drops off Forbes 400 list of richest people
Although Trump’s net worth remains an estimated $2.5 billion for the second year in a row, a higher cutoff of $2.9 billion leaves him $400 million behind the list’s lowest spot.
Philadelphia COVID-19 vaccine mandate deadline extended after fears of worker shortages
The mandate now requires hospital and long term care facility workers and higher education faculty, students and staff to receive only their first vaccine dose by Oct. 15.
Annenberg survey finds one in three Americans would consider limiting role of Supreme Court
The survey reported that 34% of Americans would favor eliminating the court if it issued numerous rulings that most Americans disagreed with.
Penn Medicine CAREs grant recipients focus on projects to support local community
Founded by Penn Med in 2012, the CAREs grant program provides Penn Med students and employees with financial assistance to allow them to volunteer in their communities.
Pennsylvania is seeking new school bus drivers amid statewide shortage
The number of certified school bus drivers in the state has shrunk by 4% since 2017, leaving some students without reliable access to transportation.
College Houses host events across Philadelphia to encourage students to leave ‘Penn bubble’
From Old City to the Gayborhood, College Houses are giving students the opportunity to explore different parts of Philadelphia with their hallmates during their first in-person semester at Penn.
Quad guard shortage leads RAs to take on makeshift security roles
Last month's reported shortages of Allied Universal guards at the Quad entrance left some RAs, who are Penn undergraduate students, to man the gates themselves.
How one college house has fostered global diversity and community for students
The third floor of Kings Court English College House is the residential home for all first years in the Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business.
For sophomores and juniors looking at off-campus housing for next year, there are a variety of popular options, ranging from studio apartments to Victorian townhouses.
Penn researchers identify transit weak spots for SEPTA’s rebranding initiative
A team of researchers from Penn’s Center for Safe Mobility is working with SEPTA on the transportation agency’s $40 million effort to rebrand its transit network and improve its ease of use.
Daniel Andre Gurevitch | Car crashes and thank yous
Columnist Daniel Andre Gurevitch reflects on gratitude and memories after his grandmother was critically injured in a hit-and-run.
Editorial | Profs: Let seniors miss class for Hey Day
The DP's Editorial Board argues that professors need to allow seniors to miss class on Oct. 13 to celebrate Hey Day.
A rundown of next year’s campus housing options and application deadlines
The Preferred Room Selection Application opens for current sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a graduation date later than May 30, 2022, on Oct. 26.
DP Sports Player of the Week: Emily Pringle
The women’s soccer team had a successful weekend, with a 2-0 win over Cornell, extending their spotless home record to 6-0 due to contributions from in-form senior Emily Pringle.
15 questions with... Aditya Gupta, a Penn men's tennis junior
The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Aditya Gupta of Penn men’s tennis 15 questions about his sport, his time at Penn, and how he adapted during the pandemic. Here’s what the junior had to say.
Penn field hockey's sophomore goalkeeper Sabien Paumen filling a big net
In Ava Rosati's place back at Penn is sophomore Sabien Paumen, a native of the Netherlands who, until this season, had never played a minute of collegiate field hockey.
Penn faculty and Wharton alum Evan McMullin announces candidacy for Utah Senate
McMullin, who graduated from the Wharton School with an MBA in 2011, is best known for his 2016 presidential run as an Independent.



















