Penn Gent 2012
The Gamma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. held their annual “Penn Gent” competition.The event highlighted the contribution of Penn’s premier black men to the Penn and Philadelphia communities. Nine Quakers identified as campus leaders competed to see who best embodies the qualities of a Penn Gent: Intelligence, Refinement, and Culture. The hosts were College Senior Aleisha Forde & College Junior Azani Pinkney. The judges were Penn alum Phylicia McCalla, College Senior Justyn Williams, & Coach Jerome Allen. Ernest Owens was crowned the winner of Penn Gent 2012.
Chanukah Menorah Lighting Celebration
Students, faculty and staff celebrate the second night of Chanukah at Penn. Performances of music were done by the Penn Band. Chabad at Penn lit the ice sculpted menorah. Rabbi Levi Haskelevich of Chabad also spoke at the celebration. The event was sponsored by Lubavitch House at Penn. For more information about the organization, check out their website at www.LubavitchHouse.com
Makuu's 20th Annual Kwanzaa Karamu
Makuu celebrated their 20th annual Kwanzaa Karamu at Houston Hall of Flags Dec. 6. Various black cultural student groups performed, including African Rhythms and New Spirit of Penn Gospel.
Putting dogs to work
The Penn Vet Working Dog Center is busy training its inaugural class of puppies. See how Center staff teach their pupils.
A bloody Sunday with MERT: Mass casualty drill
The Medical Emergency Response Team practiced a mass casualty drill Sunday afternoon at the South Bank at 34th Street and Grays Ferry Avenue.
Obama Campaign Pennsylvania election night watch party
Reporter Lalita Clozel was at the Democratic watch party as networks declared Barack Obama won the 2012 election.
Word on the Walk | Who did you vote for?
Reporters Harry Cooperman and Michelle Ma asked students who they voted for and why.
Amy Gutmann at the voting booth
Reporter Allie Mayer talked to President Amy Gutmann about voter turnout and how the election can affect Penn.
Bill Clinton at the Palestra
Former President Bill Clinton spoke at the Palestra Monday evening to support President Barack Obama’s campaign for re-election.
Celebrating Día de los Muertos with the Penn Museum
The Daily Pennsylvanian got a behind-the-scenes look how the Penn Museum is celebrating the Day of the Dead.
Word on the Walk | What is the most important issue in this presidential election?
In the third installment of the DP’s Word on the Walk political series, reporter Kyle Bryce-Borthwick asked students about issues in the election. Related: What do you want in your next president? Would you vote for a third-party candidate?
Word on the Walk | What are you being for Halloween?
Video Producer Tan Chan asked students about their plans for Halloween.
Word on the Walk | Would you vote for a third-party candidate?
Reporter Allie Mayer asked students how they felt about third-party candidates in the second installment of the DP’s Word on the Walk political series. Related: What do you want in your next president? What is the most important issue in this election?
Word on the Walk | What do you want in your next president?
In the first of the DP’s Word on the Walk political series, reporter Neyha Sheth asked how people viewed their next president. Related: Would you vote for a third-party candidate? What is the most important issue in this election?
Word on the Walk (1920s Commons Edition): Hurricane Sandy
News Editor Seth Zweifler asked students how they’re holding up during the storm.
The community prepared for Hurricane Sandy by stocking up on supplies from The Fresh Grocer. By early Sunday afternoon, the store was packed, creating lines of more than 30 people.
