Good morning, Penn.
As we continue to struggle through this week's pre-finals frenzy, let's take a moment to celebrate the kick-off of this year's Penn Relays. Read the DP's special edition online here and in print.
Attendees of last weekend's Spring Fling discussed safety concerns during the event, and a new Wharton club committee is aiming to bridge the gap between biotechnology and business education.
But first, Penn community members shared their thoughts on the University's ban of Penn Against the Occupation.
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Photo by Abhiram Juvvadi
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Community criticizes Penn's approach to PAO ban
Penn students, faculty, and organizations have shared varying perspectives on the University's decision to ban Penn Against the Occupation, a pro-Palestinian student group, from campus last weekend. Multiple individuals who spoke with the DP cited concerns about free speech and inconsistent disciplinary measures on campus.
Many members of the Penn community also criticized the University's lack of transparency surrounding the organization's discipline.
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FOUR MORE BIG STORIES
 Penn students expressed frustration with the University's lack of crowd control management and student safety measures at Spring Fling, and multiple people reported fearing for their safety at the event.
 Wellness at Penn partnered with the Penn Wellness Coalition to offer a variety of interactive events for the University's Wellness Week.
 Brock Kirwan was announced as the new executive director of MindCORE Neuroimaging Facility at Pennovation Work.
 A new committee within the Wharton Undergraduate Healthcare Club offers students the opportunity to build practical skills and industry connections in the fields of biotechnology and business.
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SPORTS
 A Penn women's rower is alleging misuse of Penn Athletics' Restorative Practices as the University faces increasing scrutiny for how it addressed accusations of racism within Penn lightweight rowing.
 Here's a look at how student-athletes at Penn manage to balance out their academics with their athletics.
Penn track and field senior sprinter Isabella Whittaker announced that she will be taking on her last year of collegiate eligibility at Arkansas.
With the Penn Relays set to kick off today, here are five records that could potentially fall at this year's Carnival.
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Photo courtesy of the Deloitte National Undergraduate Case Competition
In 2016, the DP reported that a team of three Wharton sophomores received the top prize at the Deloitte Consulting Undergraduate Case Study Competition, beating out 16 other universities. Yesterday, Wharton's Venture Lab awarded over $150,000 to student entrepreneur teams who competed in Penn's annual Startup Challenge.
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Click here to play today's DP mini crossword, which was constructed by Evan Stubbs.
Looking for today's DP crossword? Pick up a print edition to play our full-size puzzle.
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FROM 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
Tell us your favorite breakfast food and we’ll assign you a Sex and the City character … no, seriously, bacon egg, and cheese is so Samantha. In this piece, staff writer Julia Fischer explores the wide world of personality quizzes. From ancient Greece to 2010s BuzzFeed, we have turned to personality quizzes to better understand ourselves and one another.
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Today's newsletter was copy edited by Nicholas Maharaj.
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