Articles by Ethan Young
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Penn student appears alongside House Republican leaders at press conference about antisemitism
House Republican leadership hosted a press conference on Tuesday with Jewish college students ahead of Congressional testimony from leaders in higher education about antisemitism on college campuses. 1 hour ago
Magill grilled in congressional hearing, attempts to defend Penn response to antisemitism
In her opening statement, Magill focused on “essential” immediate actions that Penn is undertaking, including increased security and the formation of an antisemitism task force. 1 hour ago
Penn Chavurah, pro-Palestinian Jewish groups protest outside Magill’s congressional hearing
As the hearing took place, a cohort of “anti-Zionist and non-Zionist” Jewish groups from Penn, Harvard, MIT, Brown University, University of Michigan, The George Washington University, and Princeton University rallied at the nearby Spirit of Justice Park. 12/05/23 12:47am
Penn violated academic freedom by banning 'Israelism' film, Middle East Studies Association says
The letter called the ban of the "Israelism" screening “a disregard for your students’ constitutionally protected right of free speech and a violation of the principles of academic freedom.” 11/30/23 2:07am
‘Disheartened' and ‘dismayed’: Penn community reacts to resignation of Middle East Center director
Faculty members, students, and alumni affiliated with the MEC talked to the DP about the implications of Küçük’s resignation as director amid heightened campus tensions. 11/29/23 8:02pm
Longtime blood donor concludes over 50 years of donations at Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
Satalof gave blood for the first time at the age of 22 at the Hospital of Pennsylvania so that his mother, who was going into surgery, would have sufficient blood. 11/28/23 5:25pm
Middle East Center director resigns as faculty allege Penn admin. violated academic freedom
The AAUP statement comes a day after Penn Chavurah and IfNotNow Philly hosted a rally in Penn Commons where dozens of students protested the University’s refusal to allow for the screening of “Israelism.” 11/21/23 5:16am
In Photos: A look into the Freedom School for Palestine sit-in and Penn's response
See how The Daily Pennsylvanian's photographers captured the past week of programming and the University's response during the Freedom School for Palestine's ongoing sit-in at Houston Hall. 11/21/23 12:26am
Freedom School for Palestine sit-in enters second week despite threats from Penn officials
The group has outlined three key demands towards top University representatives: ceasefire in Gaza now, the protection of freedom of speech at the University, and the institution of critical thought on Palestine. 11/16/23 2:02am
Middle Eastern Studies Association calls on Penn admin. to protect faculty, academic freedom
The letter expressed concern about the University's “failure to respond to the defamation and harassment” that pro-Palestinian faculty members have been experiencing. 11/15/23 3:15am
Five pro-Palestinian student activists remain in Houston Hall overnight after Penn threatens arrests
Penn Police Deputy Chief of Investigations Michael Morrin told the protestors that they would be arrested if they did not leave the building and gave them a 30-minute warning before arrests would begin. 11/07/23 8:39pm
Penn Medicine names Alicia Gresham to serve as CEO of Pennsylvania Hospital
Gresham currently serves as the senior vice president and chief operating officer of Network Practices at Mount Sinai Health System, a position she has been in since 2021. 11/02/23 2:29am
Penn antisemitism action plan draws mixed reactions from University community
Many students who spoke with the DP felt that the action plan is a necessary step for the University to take, while some felt that the plan does not provide enough support to Palestinian or Jewish community members. 10/30/23 9:26pm
Academic freedom 'impaired' by U. response to Israel-Hamas war and Palestine Writes, AAUP-Penn says
The AAUP statement says that the University’s response to the situation has catalyzed “targeted harassment from within and beyond” the community, allegedly from students as well. 10/27/23 12:59am
Penn faculty, students receive violent threats after involvement in pro-Palestinian demonstrations
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with several Penn community members who have received threats to their personal safety via email and social media after they publicly expressed solidarity with Palestine. 10/19/23 2:31am
Hundreds of Palestine, Israel demonstrators gather on Penn’s campus amid ongoing violence in region
Around 200 pro-Palestine supporters gathered together in front of Van Pelt-Dietrich Library for a walkout and vigil, and 50 pro-Israel supporters stood silently against the backdrop of the Benjamin Franklin statue. 10/17/23 1:35am
Penn community members rally for Palestine, challenge Magill's statement at day-long walk out event
Speakers at the rally criticized Liz Magill’s most recent statement for not including any mention of the ongoing violence against Palestinians in the region or the toll of the conflict on Palestinian students on campus. 10/10/23 11:32pm