Articles by Tori Sousa
05/10/22 2:48pm
Smokes' celebrates ‘30 years of pandemonium’ with Kenn Kweder
On May 10, Kweder and his long-time guitarist Mark Teague will perform at Smokes' for the 1,500th consecutive Tuesday night, a streak that survived the COVID-19 pandemic. 04/13/22 10:39pm
Inside Mackenzie Fierceton's ongoing legal battle with the University
Fierceton recently re-emerged in the national spotlight following a feature in The New Yorker that detailed the story of her history of abuse and investigation by Penn and the Rhodes Trust. 04/12/22 5:22pm
Following public outcry, Penn lifts hold on former Rhodes Scholar Mackenzie Fierceton’s master’s degree
Fierceton told the DP she believes the decision was a result of nationwide media coverage and activism by Penn students, faculty members, and other advocates. 03/23/22 5:16pm
Cheat Codes, Flo Milli set to headline 2022 Spring Fling concert
The concert is set to take place in Penn Park on April 8 at 8 p.m., followed by the Daytime Fling event the next day, on April 9. 03/22/22 10:10pm
SPEC to unveil first in-person Spring Fling concert lineup since 2019 on Wednesday
The launch party event, which will take place on March 23 at 5 p.m. on the College Green, is open to all Penn students. 03/14/22 12:05am
Board of Trustees unanimously confirms Liz Magill as ninth president
The longtime legal scholar and University of Virginia provost was confirmed during the Board of Trustees' Stated Meeting at the Inn at Penn on March 4. 02/09/22 9:54pm
Senate to vote on Penn President Amy Gutmann’s confirmation as U.S. ambassador to Germany this afternoon
According to the Senate Cloakroom's official Twitter account, the vote is scheduled for Feb. 8 at 2:30 p.m. 01/13/22 3:52pm
Meet M. Elizabeth Magill, Penn's next president — and an avid fly fisher
Magill served as provost of University of Virginia and dean at Stanford Law School and is known for her commitment to law and leadership in higher education. 01/12/22 11:39pm
Senate committee confirms Penn President Amy Gutmann’s ambassador nomination to Germany
Some committee members expressed concerns — which Penn has previously refuted — about alleged Chinese donations to the University made under Gutmann’s presidency. 12/14/21 11:20pm
Two men shot at 38th and Chestnut streets Monday night
Police said the two victims were in their car when the two gunmen jumped out of their car and proceeded to fire "at least 15 shots." 11/30/21 12:51am
Philadelphia City Controller talks criminal justice reform at Penn Dems event
Philadelphia City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart discussed her responsibilities as city controller, her involvement in criminal justice reform efforts, and her experiences as a woman in politics at the event 11/03/21 3:47am
Penn students report ‘quick, painless’ voting process on campus this Election Day
In an interview with The Daily Pennsylvanian, City Councilmember Helen Gym stressed the importance of Pennsylvania in national politics, and noted that many reforms college students care about are addressed at the local level. 10/26/21 1:01am
Penn faces federal complaint for participation in conference discussing Hindu nationalism
Penn community members, including the South Asia Studies Department and some faculty members, disputed the complaint. 10/20/21 1:13am
Students talk classroom self-censorship, role of Greek life at virtual Penn Paideia event
About 50 students from a variety of local universities — including Penn, Drexel University, and the University of Delaware — attended the virtual event. 10/11/21 11:26pm
Asbestos concerns linger a year after Penn pledged $100 million to Philadelphia schools
Various members of the Penn community, including parents, faculty members, and students, are still hopeful the University's donation can help mitigate the issue of environmental hazards — but worry that it may not be enough. 10/05/21 11:19pm
Penn faculty and Wharton alum Evan McMullin announces candidacy for Utah Senate
McMullin, who graduated from the Wharton School with an MBA in 2011, is best known for his 2016 presidential run as an Independent. 09/21/21 4:17am
Many local businesses report significant uptick in sales with students back at Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to management at several local restaurants, food trucks, and bookstores about adjusting to the return of a large portion of their clientele — the students, faculty, and staff members of the Penn community. 09/12/21 11:49pm
‘We will always remember:’ Gutmann honors lasting impact of 9/11 at memorial event
In her speech, Gutmann emphasized the need to recognize all those who lost their lives that day, including 16 Penn alumni. 09/01/21 12:13am
Penn’s political groups aim to improve in-person programming based on virtual experiences
With a return to in-person learning comes a return to in-person extracurricular activities, and Penn's political clubs in particular are in for an event-filled academic year. 05/12/21 9:39pm