For those single on Valentine’s Day, this should be a call to action for maintaining friendships, expressing gratitude for all your loved ones that you have every day. College friendships are uniquely intense and special.
Department of Education finds that Penn violated Title IX; demands apology
The order is the latest in running controversy about Penn’s transgender athlete policy Photo Credit: University of Pennsylvania Athletics By Sarah Mester The U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights accused the University of Pennsylvania of violating Title IX of the Federal Civil Rights Act. They released a statement…
May it please the Court | Volume VII
Civil procedure, nuclear waste storage, and another Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) case Photo Credit: Sarah Mester By Sarah Mester The U.S. Supreme Court heard eight cases during the February Sitting. This edition of May it please the Court covers the last four cases—including the second Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act…
“Sweatergate”: Class Board 2026 faces backlash after initial P-Sweater distribution
Penn’s Class Board 2026 is under fire after distributing Gildan sweaters in place of the promised Champion-branded P-Sweaters. Photo Credit: Reagan Reese By Reagan Reese A slew of backlash from members of Penn’s Class of 2026 was released on the anonymous social media platform, Sidechat, yesterday following the first round…
Jennifer Mesa | Looking for love at Penn? You might be doing it wrong
We’ve assigned Penn a generally anti-romantic environment.
I’m here to tell you that this perception is wrong, and, I would argue, that many of you hopeless romantics are part of the problem.
Emma McClure | A reformed Valentine’s hater weighs in on Anti-Valentine’s Day
Why do we need Anti-Valentine’s Day when Galentine’s or Palentine’s Day is a perfectly good alternative that does functionally the same thing? The only difference is that Galentine’s Day puts a positive spin on things while Anti-Valentine’s Day puts an emphasis on being against love.
Breaking News | University shutdown announced for Eagles parade
Penn announced a suspension of normal operations via text and email on February 12 for the Friday Eagles Victory Parade.
Breaking News | Penn in Washington prepares for revamp in wake of Trump administration
Recent events may present unique challenges to many applicants. Hiring freezes in federal agencies pose a potential threat to Penn in Washington applicants hoping to intern at the Department of Justice, State Department, Department of Commerce, and other federal agencies.
Was President Trump’s freeze of funding constitutional?
President Trump’s Executive Office of the President announced on January 27 that “Federal agencies must temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance” with “financial assistance for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology, and the green new deal” being specifically called out.
Breaking News | Eagles win Super Bowl LIX
On February 9, 2025, the Philadelphia Eagles emerged victorious in Super Bowl LIX, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in a long-awaited rematch of the 2023 championship.
Abraham Franchetti | Are private credit BDCs too risky to invest in?
The rapid growth of business development companies in private credit is concerning argues Abraham Franchetti.
Brett Seaton | Populism, 10 years in
Brett Seaton offers a review of populism’s impact on our republic, 10 years into its resurgence.
Lexi Boccuzzi | If you love someone, let them grow.
Alumni Lexi Boccuzzi argues that we should stop falling for a false dichotomy in our relationships, particularly post-grad.