Protesters marched through Center City and South Philadelphia on April 13 demanding justice for Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man who was killed by a Minn. police officer.
9/11 10th Anniversary Issue
Freshman Isabella Whittaker focuses on the mental component of track and field
As Penn track freshman Isabella Whittaker begins her first year in the Red and Blue, her experiences have already exceeded her expectations.
Penn Glee Club merges with Penn Sirens to become gender-inclusive ensemble after 159 years
Members of the Glee Club voted unanimously on April 9 to amend its constitution in order to remove gender restrictions for membership of its choir section.
Editorial | Vaccines should be required for the fall semester
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board urges Penn to require vaccinations for all students for the fall 2021 semester.
Freshman Isabella Whittaker focuses on the mental component of track and field
As Penn track freshman Isabella Whittaker begins her first year in the Red and Blue, her experiences have already exceeded her expectations.
Penn Glee Club merges with Penn Sirens to become gender-inclusive ensemble after 159 years
Members of the Glee Club voted unanimously on April 9 to amend its constitution in order to remove gender restrictions for membership of its choir section.
15 questions with... Gibson Thomas, a Penn women's tennis sophomore
The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Gibson Thomas of Penn women’s tennis 15 questions about her time with the team, her experience at Penn, and her life overall. Here's what the sophomore had to say.
College junior Tori Borlase elected Undergraduate Assembly president by 35 votes
Borlase won the presidency over her opponent, College and Wharton junior Nikhil Gupta, by a margin of 35 votes. College and Wharton junior Janice Owusu won the vice presidency by a margin of 65 votes.
DP Sports Player of the Week: Emma Nedley
Penn softball has been on a winning streak, and junior outfielder Emma Nedley has played a large part in that success, earning her DP Sports Player of the Week.
Penn study finds United States had more excess mortality in 2017 than 2020 despite pandemic
Researchers told Penn Today that these findings do not diminish the losses due to COVID-19, but underscore the daily health hazards that Americans face.
Biden initiative gives Philadelphia $42 million for people experiencing homelessness
The money comes from a $5 billion fund dedicated to emergency housing assistance in the American Rescue Plan.
Josephine Park | A statement on the future of the Asian American Studies Program at Penn
English professor and Asian American Studies Program director Josephine Park releases a statement on the state of the program at Penn.
Guest Column by 58 Penn Faculty Members | In support of Dr. Eng and the Asian American Studies Program
58 Penn faculty members sign a letter in support of the Asian American Studies program and Prof. David Eng.
The co-chairs of the Asian American Studies Program Undergraduate Advisory Board urge the U. to truly support the program and honor their demands.
Local activists pressure city to address UN report alleging undue force by Phila. police
The city has yet to respond to inquiries by the United Nations — which were based upon testimonies from Penn community members — regarding allegations of excessive use of force by the Philadelphia Police Department during the Black Lives Matter protests last year.
Penn clarifies instructors won’t have to teach for 10 extra minutes under new block schedule
Several faculty members reported unclear communication from administrators about whether they would be required to teach for extra time, and if so, whether they would be compensated.
Penn to begin vaccinating faculty, staff, postdocs on April 14, all students on April 19
Vaccination appointment times for the week of April 19, when all adults in Philadelphia become eligible under Phase 2 of the city's rollout plan, will be released on the scheduling platform by Friday afternoon.
Linguist Noam Chomsky talks power of grassroots activism at student-organized event
The event, called “Conformity, Propaganda, and the Fight for a Left Future with Noam Chomsky” was co-hosted by Penn Justice Democrats and Penn Against the Occupation, and garnered over 115 attendees.
UA presidential candidates debate pushing Penn to pay PILOTs, hire more diverse CAPS staff
College junior Tori Borlase and College and Wharton junior Nikhil Gupta answered questions about how they plan to pursue their respective agendas if elected.
Penn administrators said the continued decrease in cases was encouraging, but emphasized that members of the Penn community must continue to be vigilant, even after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.


















