Guest Columnists Olivia Haynie, Jack Starobin, and Evie Klein write about their experiences as Jewish students of professors accused of antisemitism.
Jack Starobin
Racial disparities in vaccinations increase among young people in Philadelphia
Only 15% of Philadelphia’s Black residents and 23% of Philadelphia’s Hispanic residents between the ages of 20 and 44 have received at least one vaccine dose.
Linguist Noam Chomsky talks power of grassroots activism at student-organized event
The event, called “Conformity, Propaganda, and the Fight for a Left Future with Noam Chomsky” was co-hosted by Penn Justice Democrats and Penn Against the Occupation, and garnered over 115 attendees.
Multiple students attended the meeting to speak against the proposal, arguing that the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition has been used to target Palestinian activists.
Penn launches undergraduate fellowship program to foster social equity in West Philadelphia
Students’ projects focus on promoting minority-owned West Philadelphia businesses, alleviating local homelessness, exploring the harm caused by Penn’s territorial expansion across West Philadelphia, and fostering social justice through athletics.
Philadelphia can meet Biden's goal for all adults to be eligible for the vaccine by May
Close to 800,000 of the city's nearly 1.2 million adults could be vaccinated by July 4.
Penn & Slavery Project releases virtual campus tour app illustrating Penn’s ties to slavery
The app, which launched on Feb. 19, aims to dispel the notion that the University has no direct ties to slavery and challenge the way users view Penn and its campus.
New feminist student publication aims to center BIPOC voices, embrace intersectionality
4thWave aims to publish a zine every semester featuring poetry, prose, and visual art from people who are underrepresented in feminist spaces.
‘The search engine of food’: App comparing food delivery service prices launches at Penn
The app aims to eliminate the need for multiple food delivery apps by allowing users to place an order from the cheapest and fastest delivery option directly in the MealMe app.
New student group looks to design Penn course on business solutions to climate crisis
PCV plans to host speakers and events to educate and excite students about climate topics such as energy, agriculture, and waste this semester.
Penn(y) For Your Thoughts S1E1: Palestine Writes Literature Festival
Our debut episode kicks off with a conversation about the Palestine Writes Literature Festival and the subsequent controversy that has shaken Penn’s campus. In the aftermath of the festival, columnist Noor Chafouk and guest columnists Eyal Yakoby and Jack Starobin elaborate on their views and engage in intellectual (and heated!) debate. More information about the event can be found at thedp.com. Disclaimer: This episode discusses the Israel/Palestine conflict and was recorded prior to the Hamas invasion and Israel’s declaration of war. Disclaimer: This episode discusses the vandalism at Penn Hillel, there is no evidence confirmed by the DP connecting this incident to the Palestine Writes Festival. Hosted by Emily Chang. Edited by Riane Lumer. Podcast art by Insia Haque.










