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Mini Crossword: Monday, April 29, 2024

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Crossword: Monday, April 29, 2024

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Mia Vesely | Peaceful protest belongs on college campuses

All over the country, student-led encampments for Gaza have popped up in recent days. The encampment at Penn was erected on Thursday following continued action at Columbia University, and since then, we have only seen the national movement continue to grow. This is a developing situation, and as of my writing this, there are over 50 encampments on campuses nationwide.

Pro-Israeli rally emphasizes Jewish solidarity, criticizes Gaza Solidarity Encampment

Around 250 community members gathered on Annenberg Plaza for a pro-Israeli rally entitled “No Hate on Campus” in response to the pro-Palestinian encampment on College Green.

New bargain grocery store, West African restaurant to open at 43rd and Chestnut

A new grocery store and West African restaurant will open on the ground floor of the new apartment building on 43rd and Chestnut Streets.

Wharton professor launches podcast focusing on artificial intelligence, interviews with experts

Kevin Werbach, the chair of Wharton's Legal Studies and Business Ethics department, recently launched a podcast where he interviews experts and executives building accountable artificial intelligence systems. 

Petition calling on Penn to not suspend encampment members receives over 1,000 signatures

A petition in support of students' right to protest at the 'Gaza Solidarity Encampment' has been sent in multiple Penn club group chats and garnered over 1,000 signatures.

Fire marshal searches Penn's pro-Palestinian encampment for fire hazards, alcohol, drugs

A Penn Fire Department officer searched the pro-Palestinian encampment on College Green for fire hazards, drugs, and alcohol, suggesting that it did not sufficiently meet fire safety requirements.

College sophomore's skincare startup seeks to bring inclusivity to cosmetics industry

Audaja Skincare, a company founded by college sophomore Audrey Ajakaye in 2020, is seeking to increase inclusivity and sustainability in the field.

In Photos: Penn celebrates 2024 Earth Week with panel discussions, tours, and more

Penn Sustainability hosted the university’s annual Earth Week from April 20 to 26.

A look at the pro-Palestine encampment’s demands: Penn’s processes governing disclosure and divestment

As calls for universities to provide increased transparency into their investments grow across the country, The Daily Pennsylvanian looked into what disclosure and divestment mean and how Penn manages its $21 billion endowment. 

LIVE UPDATES: Pro-Palestinian encampment enters day five as Penn says participants are trespassing

The Daily Pennsylvanian is live from College Green as pro-Palestinian activists, including Penn students and Philadelphia community members, enter their fifth day of the 'Gaza Solidarity Encampment.' The encampment remains in place as of early Monday morning, as organizers indicated plans to refuse any checks for PennCards by University administrators. The pro-Palestinian demonstration has remained peaceful. 

Phila. politicians, AAUP-Penn urge Penn administrators to prevent violence at encampment

In a statement published to state Rep. Rick Krajewski’s (D-Philadelphia) social media accounts Saturday evening, seven Philadelphia-area politicians and AAUP-Penn called on the University to refrain from taking disciplinary action against peaceful demonstrations on campus.

With eyes on Gaza Solidarity Encampment, here’s how Penn responded to similar demonstrations

As protesters head into the fourth day of the ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment,' organizers have indicated that they will remain on College Green despite a Friday warning from Interim Penn President Larry Jameson to disband immediately. 

Donors criticize 'Gaza Solidarity Encampment', request further Penn hate speech regulation

The 'Gaza Solidarity Encampment' on College Green is prompting renewed scrutiny of Penn administration by some of the donors who have been most outspoken in their disapproval of the University since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.

Penn's interim president, provost meet with organizers of pro-Palestinian encampment

This story is developing and will continue to be updated.

Mini Crossword: Sunday, April 28, 2024

The Penn policies and guidelines central to the pro-Palestinian encampment on College Green

Over 48 hours ago, pro-Palestinian activists began an encampment on College Green — following the lead of many other universities in the United States. 

Four History Professors | Speak to protesters’ first demand

Young people across the country are demanding that their universities disclose and divest. 

Penn faculty group slams interim president's demand for pro-Palestinian encampment to disband

Follow more live updates from day two of the 'Gaza Solidarity Encampment' here.