The Daily Pennsylvanian addresses its decision to join an amicus brief supporting The Stanford Daily in its recent lawsuit.

According to an Oct. 16 email from Penn President Larry Jameson, the University rejected the compact after considering input from Penn faculty, alumni, trustees, students, and staff.

The union’s victory came just days before its one-year anniversary of negotiations, which began on Oct. 17, 2024.

Their work, published in a study in Nature magazine, was spearheaded by Penn associate professor of Biology J. Nicholas Betley.

Composto reflected on building a representative working group, incorporating an interdisciplinary approach for undergraduates, and the importance of “thinking boldly.”

The researchers found that projects without permanent carbon dioxide removal do not positively impact the environment. 

Renowned for her scholarship in global communication and comparative media studies, University of Southern California cinematic arts professor Anikó Imre was invited by CARGC to share her work with the Penn community.

Junior Esha Velaga sets a new Penn record by qualifying for NCAAs for the third straight year.

Guest columnist Elizabeth Porter argues that the role of community-driven urban forestry in combating urban heat islands is crucial to Climate Week at Penn. 

With the decision, Penn became the third university to decline the offer.

The Executive Committee emphasized that signing the compact would “compromise” Penn’s academic freedom and scholarly diversity.

At the Oct. 15 conference, lawmakers criticized Penn for not immediately rejecting the White House agreement, and asserted that it threatens campus diversity and academic freedom.

The expansion marks the continuation of a partnership that began in 2020 when Penn Med became the Flyers’ official health provider. 

Thomas won an individual national championship in 2022 as part of the Penn women’s swimming and diving team.

Penn fencing, tennis, football, and rowing all have traditions close to their hearts.

Velaga was the first Penn tennis player to qualify for the NCAA tournament three years in a row.

Over 30 members of Penn’s research and postdoctoral community joined the bargaining committee to offer suggestions for negotiation priorities.