Articles by Sukhmani Kaur
03/19/21 2:40am
Penn students attend Phila. candlelight vigil to honor victims of Atlanta mass shootings
Penn students joined more than 100 Philadelphians in Chinatown on Wednesday evening to honor the victims of the fatal shootings that targeted Asian Americans in three Atlanta spas on March 16. 03/18/21 3:04am
A year into the pandemic, students reflect on losing family members to COVID-19
The students described how their outlooks on life and the pandemic were upended in just a year, and expressed hope that their stories would compel their peers to follow COVID-19 safety protocols. 02/24/21 1:48am
Penn students in Texas struggle with virtual learning amid power outages and burst pipes
Winter storms across large parts of the Central and Southern United States have hit Texas with high levels of snow and unusually cold temperatures, causing widespread flooding and power outages. 02/18/21 3:16am
Penn Medicine’s Carl June awarded Dan David Prize for breakthroughs in cancer treatment
After 15 years of research, the FDA recognized June's work as a "Breakthrough Therapy" for successful treatment of a life-threatening disease. 02/15/21 12:16am
Penn Medicine and Black faith leaders lead COVID-19 vaccination clinic in West Philadelphia
Around 20% of Saturday's vaccines were reserved for those who lacked internet access to register online for an appointment. 01/28/21 1:45am
Zeke Emanuel details how COVID-19 has exacerbated inequities in healthcare at Penn event
Panelists discussed the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on communities of color, as well as racial inequity in COVID-19 vaccine distribution. 01/16/21 11:45pm
From Pottruck to Tiktok: Penn graduates introduce virtual workout classes amid pandemic
The group of triplets credits Penn for providing them with opportunities to host bootcamps and build a network of students and alumni, thereby contributing to their success. 01/13/21 11:44am
John Legend and Yusef Salaam call for criminal justice reform at Penn Law event
The panelists criticized the United States law enforcement system which they said claims to serve and protect all communities but disproportionately harms communities of color. 11/08/20 11:38pm
In Photos: Philadelphians rejoice in the streets as Pa. propels Biden to presidency
Thousands of elated Philadelphians danced, drank, and cheered in the streets after Pa. was called in Biden’s favor, pushing him over the threshold of 270 electoral votes. Here's how the city celebrated in the hours after the news broke. 11/05/20 3:21am
Photo Essay | Scenes from a pandemic-altered Election Day in Phila., and its tense aftermath
Members of the Penn and Philadelphia communities masked up and voted in person at three different campus polling locations on Election Day. As ballots continue to be counted, tension and uncertainty hang over the city. The Daily Pennsylvanian sent a team of photographers to capture this unique election week. 11/02/20 12:57am
Photo Gallery | Five days after Walter Wallace Jr.’s killing, hundreds march in West Phila.
At least 500 demonstrators, including Penn students and leaders of Penn Community for Justice, peacefully marched through the streets of West Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon demanding justice for Walter Wallace Jr. 10/31/20 3:22pm
Hundreds march through West Philadelphia protesting police killing of Walter Wallace Jr.
At least 500 protesters, including Penn students, gathered at the corner of Locust and 61st streets on Saturday evening to protest the Philadelphia police killing of Walter Wallace Jr. 10/26/20 10:50am
Photo Gallery | Politicians in Philadelphia since 2018
Uproar, cheers, and fists: Here's a look back at 10 major United States politicians that have visited Penn's campus and Philadelphia since the 2018 Midterm Elections. 09/17/20 3:19am
Photo Essay | Trump’s Phila. town hall met with chants, fists, and signs from protesters
Around 200 demonstrators lifted signs, chanted “Out Now!“, and called for political and social reform as 1968 Wharton graduate and President Donald Trump visited the National Constitution Center for a town hall on Tuesday evening. Here’s how the protest played out. 07/16/20 12:31am
Rising seniors concerned about social life, course quality ahead of their final fall term
A college career defined by in-person experiences and a bustling campus was quickly halted by a global pandemic this spring — an obstacle that rising seniors never envisioned would mark the end of their time at Penn. 07/13/20 11:51pm
Rising Nursing seniors may return to campus by July 21 to make up spring pediatric clinical
After self-quarantining for two weeks, rising Nursing seniors have the option to complete their missed in-person clinical pediatric experience from Aug. 4 to Aug. 15, 2020 for NURS 225: Pediatric Nursing, a required Nursing course for juniors. 07/08/20 12:30am
Penn Professor, former School of Social Policy and Practice dean Richard Gelles dies at 73
Gelles worked at Penn from 1998 until his retirement in 2014 and served as the Dean of the School of Social Policy & Practice from 2003 to 2014. 06/22/20 4:19am
Philly Queer March for Black Lives promotes intersectionality, celebrates Black trans women
Over 500 people gathered in LOVE Park on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Before marching to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a series of speakers, including multiple Black transgender women, recounted personal stories. 06/16/20 12:38am
Penn students bring virtual birthday celebrations to children of healthcare workers
Manāna, a nonprofit organization founded by a Penn graduate in 2014, creates celebrations and sends hopeful messages for children in need. It has locations in both Philadelphia and Atlanta. 05/31/20 7:16pm