Word on the Walk | The Legacy of Amy Gutmann

Nov. 4, 2021

In this episode of “Word on the Walk,” Academics and Faculty Beat reporter Delaney Parks heads out on Locust Walk to ask Penn students what they think about the University’s eighth president, who was nominated this July by President Joe Biden to serve as the United States ambassador to Germany.

Class of 2022 Celebrates Hey Day

Oct. 18, 2021

On Wednesday, Oct. 13, the senior class celebrated an in-person Hey Day, which was originally scheduled for spring 2021.

Penn Students Protest Outside Castle Fraternity House

Oct. 12, 2021

From 1 to 3 p.m. every day from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1, Penn students staged a sit-in outside the Psi Upsilon chapter house to demand action from the University and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life after an alleged assault by a fraternity brother against a student in early September.

State of Quaker Nation: Polling Students on Penn’s Upcoming Home Opener

Sept. 30, 2021

Senior sports reporter Joey Piatt heads out on Locust Walk to remind students to support Penn football. Their Ivy League opener against Dartmouth at Franklin Field is this Friday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m.

Twenty Years Later: DP Alumni Remember 9/11

Sept. 11, 2021

Twenty years ago today, four former Daily Pennsylvanian editors reported on one of the biggest stories of their lives. Now, they return to share their experiences with current reporters, students, and the Penn community.

Tornado and Flash Flood Warnings Prompt University Shelter-In-Place

Sept. 2, 2021

Philadelphia County was under tornado warning on Wednesday evening, as high winds and heavy rains hit the region. Video contributed by Allan Zhang.

Flooding at the Schuylkill River Trail

Sept. 2, 2021

The Schuylkill River Trail near Penn's campus was flooded on Thursday morning. Video contributed by Chase Sutton.

Zoom Around the World: International Students and COVID-19

April 27, 2021

Although many Penn students were able to return to Philadelphia this spring, COVID-19 restrictions have kept most international students away from campus. Follow Carolyn Tsiang from Shanghai and Ezra Chan from Vancouver as they go to school from home.

Penn Class of 2025 RD Acceptance Reactions

April 19, 2021

The University of Pennsylvania accepted 5.68% of its regular decision applicants this year. Check out how these new Quakers reacted to their acceptances!

Opinion | How a Penn Grad Turned a Neurobiology Degree into a Professional Magic Career

March 23, 2021

Most Penn students hope to become doctors, lawyers, or consultants. Daniel Roy became a magician. Find out how and why he did it with Opinion Columnist Varun Saraswathula. If you want to learn more about Daniel and his work, check him out on social media: Website: https://danielroymagic.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR71... Instagram: @danielroymagic TikTok: @danielroymagic

A Year of COVID-19 and Counting

March 18, 2021

As Penn passes the anniversary of campus closing in light of the pandemic, The Daily Pennsylvanian looks back on some of the year’s defining COVID-19 moments.

Word on the Walk | What Does Black History Month Mean to You?

Feb. 22, 2021

Beat Reporter Sheila Hodges asks Penn students and Philadelphia residents what Black History Month means to them and how they’re celebrating it this year.

Isolation Diaries: Sansom Place West

Feb. 17, 2021

The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with three students from Sansom Place West, the dorm for students isolating after testing positive for COVID-19. This is what they had to say.

Penn COVID-19 Testing in 8 Steps

Jan. 29, 2021

Take an exclusive look inside the saliva-based COVID-19 testing process at two of Penn’s most popular locations.

Inside The Daily Pennsylvanian | Office Tour

Jan. 26, 2021

Consulting Manager Eric Hoang brings you inside the office of The Daily Pennsylvanian. With editorial and business teams, 4015 Walnut Street has a place for everyone.

Penn Professor Uses Nazi Phrase and Salute At Archaeology Conference

Jan. 10, 2021

Robert Schuyler, who teaches anthropology and holds a position at the Penn Museum, held his arm in a Nazi salute and said “Sieg heil to you” after a speaker told him that the meeting, a Society for Historical Archaeology conference plenary session, was not the place for him to discuss a question he had raised about membership. Video contributed by Liz Quinlan

Penn Class of 2025 ED Acceptance Reactions

Dec. 23, 2020

The University of Pennsylvania accepted 15% of its early decision applicants this year. Check out how these new Quakers reacted to their acceptances!

The Story of 2020

Dec. 10, 2020

As 2020 comes to an end, The Daily Pennsylvanian looks back on some of the year’s most memorable moments.

Top Penn Official Makes Expletive Comment During UC Open Forum

Dec. 2, 2020

During Wednesday evening's virtual University Council Open Forum, a Penn student's public comment was broken up by an expletive-laced interruption from Maureen Rush, vice president for Public Safety and superintendent of the Penn Police Department. Video contributed by Eli Moraru

Philadelphia Celebrates Biden-Harris Win

Nov. 7, 2020

After Joe Biden was projected as the next President of the United States on Saturday, celebrations erupted on the streets of Philadelphia.