Articles by Emily Scolnick
05/24/23 11:19pm
Recent health inspections find all Penn Dining facilities in compliance with health codes
Quaker Kitchen, Falk Cafe, and 1920 Commons passed spring health inspections, meaning that all dining facilities now meet Philadelphia's health code. 04/24/23 1:36am
Philadelphia 76ers’ arena proposal near Chinatown and Penn student protests, explained
Throughout its long history, Chinatown and its residents have faced numerous challenges from groups of developers looking to redevelop Center City and the Chinatown area. 03/14/23 11:34pm
'Abbott Elementary' star Quinta Brunson to deliver 2023 Graduate School of Education Commencement speech
Brunson, a West Philadelphia native, is the creator of ABC's "Abbott Elementary," in which she portrays Janine Teagues, a Penn alum and a new-to-the-job second-grade teacher. 03/01/23 9:48pm
Penn announces new director of admissions after three-month search
Pascucci was selected following a national search that began when former Vice Dean and Director of Admissions John McLaughlin departed Penn last November. 02/09/23 11:31pm
From Houston Hall to West Philadelphia, the best places to watch the Eagles in the Super Bowl
The DP put together an all-in-one guide to the spots on and around campus that will be streaming the game. 02/08/23 10:18pm
'Safety and security is what we do': New chief of Penn Police talks priorities
Williams — who was appointed as the interim chief of police in May 2022 — was announced as the new chief of police on Jan. 17. 01/17/23 9:40pm
Students for the Preservation of Chinatown plan to focus on Penn's ties to proposed 76ers stadium
SPOC is working to mobilize college students in the Philadelphia area against the plans for a new 76ers arena in Chinatown. 12/08/22 5:06am
Campus Apartments releases updated plans for planned building at 41st and Walnut Streets
The new building, which is expected to be completed in 2026, will be eleven stories and house the company headquarters, additional office spaces, and 136 apartments, including a penthouse level. 12/05/22 3:14am
Penn’s LGBT Center announces opening of its new Clothing Closet
The idea first stemmed from a desire to provide gender-affirming products like binders and shapewear to Penn students. 11/21/22 1:23am
Philadelphia approves Powelton Village as a historic district
Now that it has been given the historic district designation, its buildings will be protected from further demolition and exterior modification. 11/10/22 1:38am
Penn students in performing arts groups balance rehearsals with classes during midterm season
Performing arts groups at Penn often have rehearsal schedules throughout the semester that range from 6 to 20 hours a week. 10/28/22 1:46am
Annenberg Professor Emeritus Klaus Krippendorff dies after battle with lymphoma
In addition to serving as a Gregory Bateson professor of communication at Penn, Krippendorff was a lecturer, author, builder, sculptor, and activist. 10/04/22 12:49am
Penn's Institute for Regenerative Medicine awards $100,000 prize for biomedical research
The prize, which is awarded to a researcher's discovery that made "a unique impact on biomedicine," awards the winner $100,000, a medal, and an opportunity to present a lecture on campus. 08/29/22 10:04pm
FGLI students recount “jumpstart to the school year” through Pre-First Year Program
Pre-First Year is a four-week academic intensive program prior to New Student Orientation that offers first-generation and low-income students one free elective credit at the conclusion of the program. 07/20/22 11:09pm
Six Penn rowers to compete in July U23 World Championships in Italy
The six Penn athletes all traveled to Italy on July 19 to begin final preparations for their individual events in the rowing championship. 07/13/22 10:49pm
'A gut punch': Penn community reacts to uncertainty of abortion rights in Pennsylvania
The Supreme Court officially voted 5-4 to overturn Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed the constitutional right to an abortion. The decision now grants the states the power to regulate abortions and reproductive health care, the first time in history the court had overturned a previous ruling. 06/16/22 12:24am
Wharton graduate Marc Minichello wins NCAA javelin championship
Minichello becomes the second Penn javelin champion in program history and now aims to build on his success before the 2024 Olympic Trials. 06/13/22 8:32pm