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Students criticize meal swipe conversion policy for emphasis on profit
To convert up to 30 meal swipes to Dining Dollars, students are required to sign up for a meal plan for the next year.
In this week’s crime log: two freshmen cited for underage drinking ahead of Fling weekend
On April 9, on the 3900 block of Walnut Street, at about 8:00 p.m., the complainant reported juveniles surrounded her, grabbed her buttocks, and spat on her.
Student activists say Penn 'prioritizes profits' over community at teach-in for baby Quakers
The Penn activist groups distributed flyers from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. around locations near Irvine Auditorium, Houston Hall and on Locust Walk. Meanwhile, a teach-in occurred at noon at the Perelman Quadrangle steps.
A conversation with Jeb Bush on climate change and millennial leadership
In an interview with the DP, Bush spoke about bipartisanship solutions to climate change and the need for college students to rise up and take the lead.
An app that tracks 911 emergencies in real time launches in Philadelphia
Citizen, a company based in New York, designed an app to provide users with information about 911 emergencies in real time. The app launched in the Philadelphia area on April 16.
Penn Medicine treats patients in first human CRISPR trial in the U.S.
The treatments were part of a clinical study at the Abramson Cancer Center applying CRISPR to cancer immunotherapy.
Dental School appoints Patricia Corby as associate dean for translational research
In her new role at Penn, Corby will manage teams of researchers and look for new treatments for oral cancer and other health conditions,
Indecent assault at 38th and Market Streets prompts UPenn Alert Wednesday
The alert described the male suspect as wearing a black Champion sweatshirt with white stripes on the arms.
Jeb Bush and other policymakers discuss climate change reform at Perry World House summit
At the summit, speakers presented a range of perspectives on combating climate change at the local, state, national, and international levels.
Fling saw the lowest number of alcohol cases and citations in recent years
This year, six students required medical transportation to the hospital, a significant decrease from 15 in 2018 and 24 in 2017.
Despite new voting policies, UA and Class Board election turnout remains at 50 percent
This election cycle was the first affected by an amendment to the NEC’s Fair Practices Code which banned candidates from approaching potential voters with laptops.
Penn maintains stance against paying PILOTs in wake of renewed petitions
In response to the petition, a University representative said Penn's current contributions are sufficient in helping the city and will not participate in PILOTs.
Racist email delivered to Penn Dental staff was sent by imposter, investigation finds
"All the blacks are almost gone! But we have to keep a few show ones around. Don't you agree?? Joking," the fake email read.
Yale professor selected as the Perry World House Lightning Scholar
Sarah Bush, an associate professor at Yale University’s political science department, has been selected to be the 2019-2020 Perry World House Lightning Scholar.
Candace Owens, conservative activist, met with protests ahead of fiery speech at Penn
At College Hall, Owens said the concepts behind the #MeToo movement once played a role in the lynching of blacks, called the notion that Republicans opposed civil rights a myth, and proclaimed blacks were being misled by the Democratic Party.
Male suspect steals $1,600 artwork from Penn Med building, prompting FBI investigation
On April 11, a Penn security officer called local artist Tim Barton to ask if he removed his piece, titled "34 Years in the Making,"
New Major Advisory Board to organize social events and mentorship for College undergrads
Resources will include mentorship programs, advising sessions led by students before advance registration, and bonding events after the declaration of majors.
In this week’s crime log: thefts from Hamco, Kelly Writers House, and Vagelos laboratories
On March 30, at the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, at about 1:43 a.m., a medical employee was assaulted by an Emergency Room patient.
Gutmann will be awarded the Pennsylvania Society Gold Medal award
The Pennsylvania Society is a nonpartisan charitable organization that honors an individual's achievements, excellence, leadership, and service with its annual Gold Medal.