Isabella Simonetti

Isabella Simonetti | Learning about compassion and the truth through the DP

By Isabella Simonetti · May 12, 2021

In her senior column, former Daily Pennsylvanian president Isabella Simonetti looks back on her time at the DP and how it helped her learn about compassion and the truth through journalism.

S1E8. Phyllis Rackin — Shattering the Glass Ceiling in Academia

By Isabella Simonetti and Alec Druggan · April 9, 2021

Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts In this episode of Penn, Daily, co-hosts Isabella Simonetti and Alec Druggan interview English Professor and Shakespeare expert Phyllis Rackin, who discusses her experiences with gender discrimination across her nearly-sixty-year career, her love for teaching, and gives some insight into her time here at Penn. Hosted by Alec Druggan and Isabella Simonetti. Edited by Isabella Simonetti. Produced by Alec Druggan. Podcast art by Ava Cruz.

The DP welcomes historic student board for 2021

By Isabella Simonetti · Jan. 20, 2021

Led by Wharton junior and DP President Dane Greisiger, the 137th board consists of 26 student leaders who are ready to take charge amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Greisiger and his team plan to devote their board terms to driving indispensable news coverage as well as facilitating the success of the organization's student staffers.

Greisiger, Pintado-Urbanc, Ahn take charge of DP amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Isabella Simonetti · Jan. 20, 2021

Collectively, Greisiger, Pintado-Urbanc, and Ahn will make up the "big three" leaders of the company. Together, they aim to improve representation of diverse communities in news coverage as well as within the organization.

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Letter from the President | Embarking on a historic semester

By Isabella Simonetti · Aug. 31, 2020

While we will not be printing this semester, we remain more committed than ever to our digital product. Expect to see engaging new digital projects, enterprise stories, photos, and videos that will capture what it means to be a Penn student during a global pandemic.

Rising Wharton sophomore died July 25 in car accident

By Isabella Simonetti · Aug. 3, 2020

Rising Wharton sophomore Jerry Sun was killed in a car accident in Colorado on July 25, according to a email sent Monday morning to undergraduates by Associate Vice Provost for University Life Sharon Smith on behalf of Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Wendell Pritchett.

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Letter from the President | Rethinking, not shrinking: Our print plan for the fall semester

By Isabella Simonetti · July 16, 2020

We will be printing the DP this semester, with 34th Street Magazine as an insert, once a week on Thursdays.

Letter from the President | Black Lives Matter

By Isabella Simonetti · June 19, 2020

For too long, the DP has failed to lift up the voices of Black students, and make sure their unique experiences and perspectives are heard and valued. We have also failed to make sure our staff represents the diversity of the student body at Penn. With such a large platform on campus, we must do better.

Incoming first years around the world prepare for fall semester ahead of U. June decision

By Isabella Simonetti · June 2, 2020

Until the University announces a decision about fall semester operations, incoming first years across the world remain in limbo about their future plans.u00a0

S1E7. Penn, Daily: Graduating During a Pandemic

By Isabella Simonetti and Alec Druggan · May 20, 2020

Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts On this episode of Penn, Daily, hosts Isabella Simonetti and Alec Druggan interview Rosie Nguyen, on the process of graduating from Wharton during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted by Alec Druggan and Isabella Simonetti. Edited by Isabella Simonetti. Produced by Alec Druggan. Podcast art by Ava Cruz.

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By Isabella Simonetti and Isabel Liang · May 12, 2021

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By Isabella Simonetti and Ana Glassman · May 12, 2021

S1E8. Phyllis Rackin — Shattering the Glass Ceiling in Academia

By Isabella Simonetti and Alec Druggan · April 10, 2021

S1E7. Penn, Daily: Graduating During a Pandemic

By Isabella Simonetti and Alec Druggan · May 20, 2020

S1E6. Street, Daily | At Drexel, Undercover & A Spring Dining Guide Preview

By Isabella Simonetti and Alec Druggan · March 4, 2020

Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts On this Wednesday edition of Penn, Daily, Bea Forman returns from 34th Street Magazine to discuss some of the current content, this week's feature on going undercover as a Drexel student, and a little preview of the 2020 Spring Dining Guide. Read more at 34st.com. Hosted by Alec Druggan and Isabella Simonetti. Guest hosted by Bea Forman. Produced and edited by Alec Druggan. Podcast art by Ava Cruz.

S1E4. Street, Daily | Automation in Dining, Shows leaving Netflix, and CAFSA on Fraternities

By Isabella Simonetti , Sam Mitchell and Alec Druggan · Feb. 26, 2020

Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts On this week's 34th Street Magazine episode of Penn, Daily, Podcast Producer Alec Druggan, President Isabella Simonetti, and 34th Street Magazine Campus Editor Sam Mitchell talk about last week's issue, Dining Ex Machina, which explored automation at Penn. They also talked about how Friends, the Office, and other shows and movies are leaving Netflix, and about today's feature on CAFSA. Read today's issue in print, or online at 34st.com. Hosted by Alec Druggan and Isabella Simonetti. Guest hosted by Sam Mitchell. Produced and edited by Alec Druggan. Podcast art by Ava Cruz.

S1E2. Street, Daily | Bringing out the Love

By Isabella Simonetti and Alec Druggan · Feb. 19, 2020

Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts In the first Wednesday episode of the brand new podcast Penn, Daily, Podcast Producer Alec Druggan, President Isabella Simonetti, and 34th Street Magazine Culture Editor Bea Forman talk about the fantastic Love Issue, covering several different essays that were submitted for the issue. Read the Love Issue at 34st.com. Hosted by Alec Druggan and Isabella Simonetti. Guest hosted by Bea Forman. Produced and edited by Alec Druggan. Podcast art by Ava Cruz.

S1E1. Penn, Sports | Beating Yale Basketball

By Isabella Simonetti , Michael Landau , Alec Druggan and Joey Piatt · Feb. 17, 2020

Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts In the first episode of the brand new podcast Penn, Daily, Podcast producer Alec Druggan, Senior Sports Editor Michael Landau, and Sports Associate Joey Piatt go over the last weekend of Penn's basketball teams, and look at the chances of Ivy League titles for the both the teams. Hosted by Alec Druggan and Isabella Simonetti. Guest hosted by Joey Piatt and Michael Landau. Produced and edited by Alec Druggan. Podcast art by Ava Cruz.

S4E3. Bright spots amid dire days for Penn football

By Isabella Simonetti , Will DiGrande and Sam Mitchell · Oct. 30, 2019

Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud Penn football has sunk to 0-3, and many fans are in disarray. On this episode of the Pennalty Box, Sam is joined by Sports Editor Will DiGrande and Opinion Editor Isabella Simonetti. They discuss how we got to this dire situation and what, if any, bright spots remain for the season.

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By Isabella Simonetti · Aug. 19, 2019

A sign that was posted outside the Fresh Grocer indicated the closure due to health violations.

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