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DP Newsletter | Penn Dining saga continues

Pa. Sen. Bob Casey hosts campaign event with Mayor Cherelle Parker, discusses support for labor

Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) joined Philadelphia Mayor and 2016 Fels Institute of Government graduate Cherelle Parker for a campaign event on Friday, highlighting his support for labor and combating corporate "greedflation." 

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream expected to open location near Penn campus in summer

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is opening a new location at 36th and Walnut streets.

Students criticize Penn Dining after allegedly finding cockroach, glass, maggot in food

One year after two Penn Dining locations were found to have violated city health code, students continue to report concerns — including a cockroach, a maggot, and a piece of glass found in their food.

Penn Journal of International Law, Slavic+ Club host symposium on legal implications of Ukraine war

The Penn Journal of International Law and Penn Slavic+ Club hosted the journal’s 2024 symposium examining the legal issues raised by the conflict in Ukraine. 

Rangita de Silva de Alwis named special advisor to U.K. committee examining gender apartheid

Senior Adjunct Professor of Global Leadership Rangita de Silva de Alwis will join the new United Kingdom Parliamentary Committee on Gender Apartheid as a special advisor, according to the announcement on Jan. 23. 

Penn wrestling dominates Columbia in 31-3 victory

Following a narrow defeat against Stanford last week, Penn men's wrestling went head-to-head with Columbia this week, where the team triumphed with an overwhelming 31-3 victory.

Penn Med Nudge Unit launches four pilot projects to improve patient service

The Penn Medicine Nudge Unit — a behavioral design team that aims to affect medical decision-making — is launching several new pilot projects to improve patient care delivery in areas including alcohol-use treatment and drug screening.  

Mini Crossword: Monday, January 29, 2024

 In classic five-by-five, give this DP mini crossword a go.

Penn Vet implements ‘significant changes’ following student work hour complaints

Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine told The Daily Pennsylvanian that they are implementing “significant changes” after current students and recent graduates voiced concerns about their work schedules, with many claiming to work more than 100 hours a week.

Starbucks employees at 39th and Walnut streets location near Penn vote to unionize

Starbucks employees at the 39th and Walnut streets location near Penn voted to unionize on Jan. 10, joining a growing national movement.

Penn men’s basketball falls to Columbia in back and forth affair

After winning their first conference game of the season against Dartmouth, the Quakers have gone downhill, enduring their third consecutive conference loss. Penn (9-10, 1-3 Ivy) suffered its latest defeat at the hands of Columbia (10-7, 1-3 Ivy). The 84-81 loss finished with the Red and Blue unable to string together critical possessions late in the game.

Perfecting the Palestra playlist

Basketball is a melodic sport. The steady dribble of the ball provides a drumline, the symphony of squeaking sneakers mimics a harmony, and the “oohs” and “aahs” of the spectators supply vocals. It is difficult to find another sport where music is as integral to the game day experience as it is to basketball. From warm-up playlists handpicked by players to iconic themes played after wins, it is impossible to deny the connection between basketball and music. At the Palestra, this relationship is evident and spearheaded by a student DJ, Ryo Lindsey.

Penn women’s basketball embarrassed at home, falling 85-55 to Columbia

After three weeks of Ivy League play, Penn women’s basketball found itself right where it started, preparing to face off against a deadly Abbey Hsu-led Columbia team. This time, the Lions made their way down to the Palestra, but the results stayed the same as the Quakers were humbled 85-55. 

Who are Penn's most-cited researchers? Here's what the DP found.

The Daily Pennsylvanian analyzed 1,000 of Penn’s most-cited researchers from across its 12 undergraduate and graduate schools. 

Dorothy Roberts wins award, talks grassroots organizing at Penn MLK lecture and award ceremony

Professor of sociology and law Dorothy Roberts received the Martin Luther King Jr. Social Justice award and spoke on grassroots activism at the annual MLK lecture and awards ceremony. 

DP Newsletter | Faculty denounce student conduct violation case

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For sisters Penelope and Madeline Oh, playing squash runs in the family

Some things just run in the family, whether it be height, extroversion, sense of humor, or having bad eyesight. For the Ohs, that family defining trait is playing squash at Penn. 

Penn LGBT Center announces new leadership following employee departures

The Penn LGBT Center appointed a new director and associate director following a six-month search.