Good morning, Penn.
Given how cloudy it was on Penn's campus yesterday, it turns out that DP Daybreak's coverage may indeed be more enlightening than the sun's.
Nonetheless, DP reporters and photographers fanned out across campus to capture the movement of the moon's shadow witnessed by thousands of community members — including Interim President Larry Jameson. Also, opening statements begin today in a trial over the 2018 homicide of a former Penn student.
But first, a new group of alumni is calling for Penn to strengthen free speech protections in light of events on campus last fall.
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Photo by Abhiram Juvvadi
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Alumni suggest that Penn adopt institutional neutrality
Penn alumni have formed a group to advocate for greater free speech protection by the University.
The group, Penn Alumni Free Speech Alliance, was formed last winter, following the resignations of high-profile University leadership and extensive conversations about free speech on campus.
Here's everything you need to know about the group, which wants the University “to adopt a public commitment to free speech” and find a president who can deliver on their vision.
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FIVE MORE BIG STORIES
 Clouds may have congested the view of the solar eclipse from campus — but they did not dampen the spirits of the Penn community, which gathered by the thousands to watch the stellar spectacle over shared viewing glasses, Moon Pies, and astronaut ice cream.
 Opening statements will be heard today in the trial for the man charged with murdering former Penn student Blaze Bernstein in 2018.
 From an excused absence policy for student athletes to protecting open expression, this year's Undergraduate Assembly candidates for president and vice president debated their experiences and goals.
 The Annenberg Public Policy Center and the new Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media brought environmental journalists to campus for an annual conference on combatting disinformation.
 The former president of Peru, who led his country through the COVID-19 pandemic, spoke about the "art of governance" at a Perry World House event.
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Photo by Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford
COLUMNIST SANGITHA AIYER encourages incoming first years to abandon their college application personas.
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SPORTS
No. 7 Penn women's lacrosse conceded a demoralizing 16-8 loss to No. 16 Yale for its second straight loss in conference play.
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Photo by Abhiram Juvvadi
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Hundreds of people from the Penn and greater Philadelphia communities gathered at College Green on April 5 to celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors.
The event was organized by the Penn Hindu & Jain Association and featured performances from Penn Raas, PENNaach, Penn Hype Dance Crew, Penn Masti, and Penn Dhamaka.
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Click here to play today's DP crossword, which was constructed by Nina Wang.
And click here to play today's DP mini crossword, which was constructed by Clarice Wang.
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FROM UNDER THE BUTTON
Choose your own adventure! Will you hook up with Jeff from Writing Sem?
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Today's newsletter was copy edited by Mariam Kazmi.
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