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After early-season dominance, Penn gymnastics has sights set on history

Undeniable.

17-year-old murder suspect escapes from police custody near Penn’s campus, flees area

A juvenile prisoner escaped from police custody at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on Wednesday. 

Lexi Boccuzzi | To rush or not to rush?

To rush or not to rush? This is the question for many incoming Penn underclassmen, and those who chose to participate likely have many takeaways.

Nili Gold | Our faculty’s visit to a changed Israel

When I arrived in Israel two months after Oct. 7, I met a different country, a changed people. Something of the native Israeli arrogance, cynicism, and semi-indifference to the surrounding, the self-confidence, and sense of superiority, had disappeared. They were replaced by a craving for closeness, a desire for a hug, a kind of heart-wrenching despair. Moreover, these desires and cravings were expressed with surprising directness. The people whom we met showered us with warmth and affection, for we came from far away to be with them in their time of pain, even for a few days.

Mini Crossword: Thursday, January 25, 2024

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

Katz Center and Penn Hillel host lecture on antisemitism and education

The Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies and Penn Hillel held a lecture on Tuesday addressing the rise of antisemitism on Penn’s campus and its connection to broader trends within the national education system.

Three Penn affiliates join Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration

Philadelphia Mayor and 2016 Fels Institute of Government graduate Cherelle Parker has started her term with three Penn affiliates in her administration.

Penn women's track and field's Bella Whittaker breaks records to start the season

Penn women’s track and field senior Bella Whittaker left her competition — past and present — in the dust over the past two weekends, when she clocked in not one, but two Ivy League records in the 400 and 500 meter races.

Letter to admin. from Penn faculty alleges policy violation with student discipline case

More than 80 Penn faculty members sent a letter to University administrators alleging that the summons of a Penn student by the Center for Community Standards and Accountability violates the University's Guidelines on Open Expression.

Urban Outfitters closes University City location after decades of Penn community ties

The Urban Outfitters on 36th and Sansom streets closed in late December 2023. 

Former Alabama quarterback Julian Sayin draws interest from Penn

Major shockwaves reverberated through the college football world when legendary Alabama head coach Nick Saban announced his retirement after a 17-year period of dominance over the sport in which the Crimson Tide won six national championships. Following Saban’s decision to retire, current Alabama players have a 30-day window to potentially transfer to another institution to continue their college careers. Though transferring was made more difficult due to the timing of Saban’s decision, which was at the start of classes for most universities, many players still opted to enter the portal. Among those players was true freshman quarterback Julian Sayin, the younger brother of Penn’s star signal-caller Aidan Sayin.  

Penn football’s Joey Slackman earns Academic All-American honors bolstering NFL hopes

Most collegiate football players dream of one day making the NFL. Sadly, a large number of those dreams never come to fruition. In fact, only 1.6% of NCAA football players will ever play at the professional level.

House committee demands that Penn submit documents on antisemitism response by Feb. 7

The United States House Committee on Education and the Workforce requested a plethora of documents from Penn on Wednesday, citing “grave concerns” about the University’s response to antisemitism on campus. 

From clinician to caretaker president: How Larry Jameson rose to Penn's top job

Larry Jameson, a clinician turned University administrator, has been interim president for just over a month — and there is perhaps no Penn leader to have taken office amid so much turmoil on campus.

DP Newsletter | Inside Penn's antisemitism task force

1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump nears Republican nomination with New Hampshire primary win

1968 Wharton graduate and former President Donald Trump won the New Hampshire primary, paving the way for his nomination as the Republican candidate in the 2024 presidential election. 

Omar Khoury | The hate I felt on campus

I believe that every person should be treasured. That every soul bears some semblance to mine. I’d like to think that these beliefs have carried me far in life. But I remember one day eight years ago, during an interaction with a prominent member of Penn’s community, these convictions led me astray. It is not that I doubt their truth. But through my encounter with this person, I learned that not all people wish to live their lives abiding by such beliefs.

Mini Crossword: Wednesday, January 24, 2024

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McClelland Sushi & Market to relocate next academic year due to Quad renovations

McClelland Sushi & Market will relocate from its current location in the Quad during the second phase of Quad renovations.

Penn's antisemitism task force chair shares updates, plans for next semester

Penn's task force on antisemitism is continuing with its work despite the resignations of former President Liz Magill and Board of Trustees Chair Scott Bok.