The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with Penn faculty experts to gain insight into the factors that may have led to Biden’s unprecedented decision and what the start of Harris’ campaign might look like.
Front Breaking
Pa., Phila. Democrats pledge support for Harris after Biden withdraws from presidential race
Many Democratic politicians in Pennsylvania have expressed support for Kamala Harris and praised Joe Biden’s distinguished political career.
Penn hosts College Horizons preparatory program to support Native American high school students
Nearly 100 students from 19 states representing 33 Tribal Nations, Alaska Native Villages, and Hawaiian islands participated in the weeklong program.
Olivia Nicastro | Embracing harm reduction for substance use at Penn
Columnist Olivia Nicastro examines the benefits of advancing Penn’s harm reduction approach to student substance use.
Pa., Phila. Democrats pledge support for Harris after Biden withdraws from presidential race
Many Democratic politicians in Pennsylvania have expressed support for Kamala Harris and praised Joe Biden’s distinguished political career.
Penn hosts College Horizons preparatory program to support Native American high school students
Nearly 100 students from 19 states representing 33 Tribal Nations, Alaska Native Villages, and Hawaiian islands participated in the weeklong program.
Biden’s decision follows weeks of increasing pressure after his performance at the June 27 presidential debate.
Meihuan Yu | Summer reading: burden or benefit?
Columnist Meihuan Yu explores whether mandatory summer reading assignments are beneficial or detrimental to students.
International tech outage disrupts Penn’s operations
The outage most heavily impacted the University of Pennsylvania Health System, resulting in cancelled appointments and delayed elective surgeries.
DP Daybreak | Penn waitlist acceptance rate down 72%
Also, the University's vice president for University Communications will step down on Aug. 1.
Waitlist admit rate drops 72% while Penn updates admissions considerations, new data reveals
The University reported in-state acceptance rates for the first time, and the Common Data Set appears to indicate changes in the “relative importance” of factors influencing admissions decisions.
Schmear It purchases Lil Pop Shop’s West Philadelphia storefront, set to sell bagels and popsicles
While Lil Pop Shop popsicles are currently being sold at the storefront, Schmear It hopes to begin selling their full offering of bagels, popsicles and more out of the store this fall.
Penn Vet and Penn Medicine to receive $33 million in new Pa. budget after 2023-24 funding withheld
The budget, which was passed by lawmakers last Thursday, allocated all funding that was proposed in February by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to the two Penn centers.
Eliza Carroll | LinkedIn … the new hot social media?
Columnist Eliza Carroll questions the usage of LinkedIn and its connection to the preprofessional culture at Penn.
Penn Libraries United reaches agreement with Penn, sets date for unionization election
Employees of Penn Libraries have successfully negotiated an agreement with the University and are set to hold their union election on August 7 and 8 in Van Pelt Library.
Big 5 basketball legend Joe Bryant, father of Kobe Bryant, dies at age 69
Bryant played two seasons for the La Salle Explorers and was an assistant coach of the team later in his career.
Penn football’s Jared Richardson nabs FCS Preseason All-American nod
Richardson’s 87.6 receiving yards per game led the Ivy League last season.
Penn vice president for University Communications steps down, predecessor returns in interim
Cowenhoven, who was appointed by former Penn President Liz Magill, resigned less than a year into her tenure, which began last August.
Trump announces Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as VP pick, receives official Republican nomination at RNC
Vance, the junior senator for Ohio and once a staunch critic of Trump, is now ideologically aligned with the former president on a number of key issues.
Michael Zanoni of Mercer men’s basketball to transfer to Penn
Zanoni sat down with The Daily Pennsylvanian to discuss his time at Mercer, his transfer to Penn, and what he brings to the table for the Red and Blue.



















