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LIVE UPDATES: Day two of pro-Palestinian encampment on Penn's College Green

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In Photos: A day of pro-Palestinian activism as encampment established on Penn’s campus

Amid ongoing protests and demonstrations at colleges across the county and following days of rising tensions at Penn, a pro-Palestinian encampment began on College Green on Thursday. The encampment followed a citywide march turned rally that started at City Hall and drew hundreds, coinciding with a faculty walkout when it reached campus.

Pro-Palestinian encampment on College Green brings nationwide student protests to Penn's campus

As night fell on the pro-Palestinian encampment which began on College Green on Thursday, participants prepared for the possibility of arrest and community members rallied in support of Penn's divestment from Israel's war in Gaza.

Seema Parmar | Want to motivate climate action? Share your climate story

The number 1.5 seems to be permanently etched in my brain. 

Penn suspension of pro-Palestinian student group prompted by three violations of University requirements

The University deregistered the pro-Palestine group Penn Students Against the Occupation due to its failure to meet requirements necessary for Penn student organizations, a source familiar with the matter told The Daily Pennsylvanian.

Jameson hosts listening session on student concerns amid Israel-Hamas war as Penn encampment begins

Around 75 community members attended a community listening session at Perry World House hosted by Interim Penn President Larry Jameson and Provost John Jackson Jr.   

Penn threatens consequences for breaking University policies, laws amid pro-Palestinian encampment

Penn said it was "closely monitoring" the pro-Palestinian encampment on College Green and pledged that protestors would face "consequences" for actions that violate University policies or the law.

Francesco Salamone | Social status pie: The hierarchy game we all play

You and I are playing a subtle game. It congenitally dictates the friends you make, the partner you choose, the major you declare, and the job you apply for. This masked motivation decides both your behaviors and thoughts. It is the secret to understanding human existence. We call it the social status game, and the prize for mastering it is colossal.   

Ashti Tiwari | The ABCs of BFS

The Benjamin Franklin Scholars (BFS) program prides itself on being a community for students who share broad intellectual interests. While this website description is appealing to incoming first years invited to apply, it’s necessary to know all that comes with being in BFS. 

Jack Lakis | This is where Penn doesn’t lead the vote

Earlier this month, the Penn student body elected a new slate of its highest leadership: the president and vice president of the Undergraduate Assembly. Voter participation was less than satisfactory with only 1,524 ballots cast out of a pool of over 7,000 eligible voters. Even worse, this appalling turnout actually marks an increase in student engagement from years prior.

Six Penn faculty members named American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows

Six Penn researchers were elected to the American Association for the Advancement’s 2023 class of Science Honorary Fellows.

Penn Medicine signs national health sector climate pledge in celebration of Earth Day 2024

Penn Medicine commemorated Earth Day 2024 by joining the Health Sector Climate Pledge, a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing the healthcare industry's impact on climate change. 

Penn gymnastics sophomore Skye Kerico is always striving for more

Penn gymnastics is on the rise. This year, the team earned its highest National Qualifying Score ever, picking up wins at the Ivy Classic and the Gymnastics East Conference Championships along the way. For one gymnast, the season was capped off with an even sweeter title: Gymnast of the Year.

Pro-Palestinian activists begin encampment of College Green, protesting Penn and Israel-Hamas war

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DP Daybreak | Pro-Palestinian student group ban divides campus

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Mini Crossword: Thursday, April 25, 2024

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

Penn students seek dueling referendums on Israel divestment as campus tensions rise

Penn's Muslim Student Association and Israel Public Affairs Committee are seeking dueling referendums of the undergraduate student body on questions related to the University's response to the Israel-Hamas war.

Meet three of Penn women's track and field's recruits

As waits to see if Penn's athletes will win their heats in this year's Penn Relays, others are sitting at home waiting for their turn to don the Red and Blue. In the case of women’s track and field, these commits hope to uphold Penn’s longstanding history of success in the near future.

Penn softball secures much-needed win against Villanova

Following a disappointing display against Harvard in Cambridge, Penn softball turned its attention to a one-game matchup against Villanova. The defeat served as motivation during Wednesday's matchup, where Penn secured a 4-1 victory at Penn Park — the program's first win against the Wildcats (25-19) since April 2021.