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Police removes individual trying to enter encampment

April 28, 2024

A Drexel student attempted to enter the pro-Palestinian encampment. Pro-Palestinian protesters formed a semi-circle around the individual, barring them from entering. After a short back and forth, police escorted the individual off the premises.


Bite-Sized, Ep. 13: Pre-major advisors, Presidential Search, Funding for Penn Vet

April 22, 2024

Welcome to Bite-Sized! Every week, we’ll be looking at the biggest headlines you should know. Last week, our reporters covered crucial stories within the Penn administration. The Daily Pennsylvanian also spoke with Carolyn Ureña, Penn’s director of academic advising, to discuss how first years in the College of Arts and Sciences are matched with pre-major advisors. In addition, Penn has yet to begin a presidential search four months after Magill’s resignation, and state funding remains unclear for the School of Veterinary Medicine amid antisemitism concerns. Check out more on our reporting on our website.


Pros vs. Joes with Matt Fallon

By Derek Wong · April 15, 2024

Just how fast is Matt Fallon at swimming? The Daily Pennsylvanian’s sports writers put the Olympic hopeful to the test in our first episode of “Pro vs. Joes”! Watch to see four average students race one of the nation’s top swimmers in the 200-yard breaststroke. Featuring: Matt Fallon, Walker Carnathan, Weining Ding, Valeri Guevarra, Tyler Ringhofer


Bite-Sized, Ep. 12: CAS curriculum changes, Penn Fund donations down, affordable grocery stores

April 15, 2024

Last week, our reporters covered important community stories. Administrators in Penn’s College of Arts and Sciences consider extensive changes to the College curriculum, and Penn Fund donations are down 21% from this time last year. In addition, The Daily Pennsylvanian analyzed the most affordable grocery stores around Penn. Check out more on our reporting on our website


Penn Class of 2028 Regular Decision Reactions

April 8, 2024

Congratulations to the Penn Class of 2028 regular decision admitted students! According to the University, more than 65,000 students applied to Penn this year during the regular decision cycle — marking the largest application pool in Penn’s history and an increase of more than 10% from last year. Check out how these new Quakers reacted to their acceptances! #collegereaction #reactionvideo #reaction #college #thedp #dailypennsylvanian #penn


Bite-Sized, Ep. 11: Donors’ 2024 election thoughts, housing complaints, Wax responds to sanctions

April 8, 2024

Welcome to Bite-Sized! Every week, we’ll be looking at the biggest headlines you should know. Last week, our reporters covered important stories about faculty and student life. The Daily Pennsylvanian analyzed what withdrawn Penn donors think about the 2024 presidential election, and students voiced complaints about off-campus landlords. Moreover, Amy Wax fired back at Faculty Board sanctions in a new interview. Check out more on our reporting on our website. #penn #thedp #DailyPennsylvanian #news


10 Questions with Bella Whittaker and Liv Morganti

April 3, 2024

Track and field athletes Bella Whittaker and Liv Morganti collected numerous accolades this indoor season, including setting program records in the sprint and steeplechase events, respectively. The DP videographers met with Whittaker and Morganti at “the Bubble” and Franklin Field to ask them 10 questions about their goals, favorite spots on campus, hot takes, and more! #BellaWhittaker #LivMorganti #trackandfield #track #college #collegesports #ncaa #thedp #dailypennsylvanian


10 Questions with Scott Dochat and Scott Toney

By Weining Ding , Riley Eastham , Derek Wong and Sean McKeown · April 2, 2024

Introducing “10 Questions,” The Daily Pennsylvanian’s newest sports video series! Track and field athletes Scott Dochat and Scott Toney collected numerous accolades this indoor season, including setting program records in the weight throw and pole vault events respectively. The DP videographers met with Dochat and Toney at Franklin Field to ask them 10 questions about their goals, favorite spots on campus, go-to Wawa orders, and more!


Bite-Sized, Ep. 10: Biden exchange with Penn Pres, SEAS clubs’ grievances, alumna Shark Tank deal

By Caleb Crain and Riley Eastham · April 1, 2024

Welcome to Bite-Sized! Every week, we’ll be looking at the biggest headlines you should know. Last week, our reporters covered important stories in the Penn community. President Joe Biden discussed one of his granddaughters’ Penn application with then-President Amy Gutmann and then-Dean of Admissions Eric Furda, and two of the largest Penn Engineering clubs expressed dissatisfaction with inadequate support and unequal treatment from Penn. Moreover, 2000 College graduate and 2005 Wharton MBA graduate Caroline Strzalka, founder of Overplay, received a $500,000 investment on a recently aired episode of Shark Tank. Check out more on our reporting on our website.


Bite-Sized, Ep. 9: PAO Investigation, UC Townhomes Demolition, MBB Tyler Perkins Exits

By Grace Hu , Riley Eastham and Derek Wong · March 25, 2024

Welcome to Bite-Sized! Every week, we’ll be looking at the biggest headlines you should know. Last week, our reporters covered key developments in the Penn community. Penn’s Center for Community Standards and Accountability launched an investigation on pro-Palestinian student group Penn Against the Occupation, and demolition began in the UC Townhomes. In addition, Penn’s men’s basketball freshman guard Tyler Perkins enters the transfer portal after a record-setting season. Check out more on our reporting on our website.


Bite-Sized, Ep. 8: New Fierceton documents, Board of Trustees analysis, PFJP Lawsuit

By Grace Hu , Riley Eastham and Derek Wong · March 18, 2024

Welcome to Bite-sized! Every week, we’ll be looking at the biggest headlines you should know. Last week, our reporters covered community updates. The DP acquired new documents regarding the Mackenzie Fierceton case and conducted an analysis of the exchanges between Fierceton and Penn. In addition, the DP conducted an analysis of the demographics of Penn’s Board of Trustees, and a group of Penn professors filed a lawsuit to stop the University from submitting documents related to alleged antisemitism on campus to Congress. Check out more on our reporting on our website.


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Bite-Sized, Ep. 7: Penn at Congressional Roundtable, WGA withheld donations, Penn & Slavery Project

By Grace Hu , Riley Eastham and Derek Wong · March 6, 2024

Welcome to Bite-Sized! Every week, we look at the biggest headlines you should know. Last week, our reporters covered important community stories: a Penn Junior criticized the University's response to antisemitism during a congressional roundtable, a Wharton student group allegedly withheld money promised to charity, and the Penn & Slavery Project fights for recognition.


Bite-Sized Ep. 6. Wax vs. Law School, Black Bottom perspectives, and Faculty ‘Bloat’

By Derek Wong · Feb. 26, 2024

Welcome to Bite-Sized! Every week, we look at the biggest headlines you should know. Last week, our reporters covered key administrative and community updates: Penn hearing board issued sanctions on professor Amy Wax, former Black Bottom residents continue to fight for accessible and affordable housing in University City, and a DP analysis on Penn's faculty hiring found that Penn is following a national trend of hiring a higher ratio of administrators to instructional faculty.


Bite-Sized Ep. 5: Dental School lawsuit, antisemitism case dismissed, Artificial Intelligence major

By Riley Eastham and Derek Wong · Feb. 19, 2024

Welcome to Bite-sized! Every week, we’ll be looking at the biggest headlines you should know.   Last week, our reporters covered major news in Penn administration and curriculum. The Dental School is facing a lawsuit  from a former administrator alleging retaliation to department chair's reported sexual misconduct, and Penn motioned to dismiss another lawsuit brought up by two Penn students, who claimed in the suit that Penn’s response to antisemitism was insufficient. In addition, Penn School of Engineering and Applied Science introduced a new major on artificial intelligence, becoming first Ivy League school to offer undergraduate degree in AI.


Bite-Sized, Ep. 4: Antisemitic Cartoons, Penn Museum Memorial Service, Power Outages

By Grace Hu , Riley Eastham and Derek Wong · Feb. 14, 2024

Welcome to Bite-sized! Every week, we’ll be looking at the biggest headlines you should know. Last week, our reporters covered issues that caused waves in the Penn community. A Penn lecturer’s political cartoons garnered widespread attention and condemnation from President Larry Jameson and Jewish community members at Penn. In addition, Penn Museum hosted an interfaith service for 19 Black Philadelphians that once were on display in the museum, and last week’s power outage was attributed to electrical disruption.


Penn Men's Basketball vs. Princeton – In 45 Seconds

By Derek Wong · Feb. 13, 2024

On Saturday, Penn men’s basketball narrowly lost against the Princeton Tigers, marking their tenth loss against the rival Ivy. See 45 seconds of highlights from this past weekend’s game as the Quakers — who lead in the 1st half — fought tooth and nail until the very end.


Penn on Video: College House Tour at Gutmann

Feb. 9, 2024

Multimedia staffers Izzy Sweeney and Libby Collins — members of The Daily Pennsylvanian’s video team POV — give their final room tour at Gutmann College House. Join them for a glimpse of life in Penn’s newest four-year college house, the last video in a four-part series about Penn’s on-campus housing options. #campuslife #campushousing #dormtour #Penn


Penn on Video: College House Tour at Harnwell (Triple)

Feb. 7, 2024

Multimedia staffers Izzy Sweeney and Asher Lieberman — members of The Daily Pennsylvanian’s video team POV — give another room tour at Harnwell College House. Join them for a glimpse of life in a typical dorm in the high rises, the third of a four-part series about Penn’s on-campus housing options.