Guest Columnist Eric W. Orts questions how Benjamin Franklin would react to the American political landscape leading up to the semiquincentennial.   

Also, plans to close Philadelphia schools.

Ahead of the week’s programming, The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to members of the Penn Association for Gender Equity team about their goals. 

“Closing Paul Robeson — the last high school in University City’s heart — sends a message to Black and brown kids that they don’t belong in neighborhoods of opportunity,” Gauthier said.

Penn was the only university on the list to have two individuals ranked as top 10 scholars — Penn Carey Law professors Jill Fisch and Elizabeth Pollman.

Fawcett joined Penn’s faculty as an assistant professor in 1978, a position she held until 1999.

Mango Mango Dessert is a specialized franchise serving mango-centric desserts at over 50 locations in 15 states across the country. 

The new location will mark The Enerjuicer’s third location in Philadelphia, joining one in Suburban Station and a newer storefront opening near Washington Square.

Penn’s leading scorer for the last two consecutive seasons has announced his decision to transfer.

Penn softball clinched more conference victories this weekend than they did during the entirety of last season.

Also, spring sports are heating up. 

Also, the Undergraduate Assembly released its annual budget.

The vast majority — roughly 90% — of $2.7 million donated went to Democratic organizations or candidates.

The event is set to include a debate between Steven Crowder and history of education professor Jonathan Zimmerman.

The overall budget totaled $3,046,958, the same as fiscal year 2025-26. 

The announcement comes after Penn’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors criticized the University for lacking “transparency and meaningful input from campus stakeholders” while reevaluating open expression.

The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with University faculty and experts who voiced concerns about current AI regulatory frameworks and offered potential solutions.