Also, a Penn first year shared her experience undergoing a pioneering cancer treatment.
Wednesday, March 20
Good morning, Penn.
Happy Wednesday, and — although there's still a chill in the air — happy spring!
The DP spoke with the Penn professor who was sanctioned by Russia last week, and the University named a new vice president of business services.
But first, demolition of the University City Townhomes properties began on Monday after years of protests, attempts to preserve affordable housing in the city, and significant construction delays.
After a four-month delay, demolition of the University City Townhomes properties at 40th and Market streets began earlier this week. Former residents and members of the community — many of whom were shocked by the start of the construction — gathered at the UC Townhomes site on Tuesday to witness the demolition.
This marks a new chapter in a yearslong fight against gentrification in West Philadelphia.
Carl June and College first-year Emily Whitehead — the first pediatric patient treated with his breakthrough cancer treatment — spoke with the DP about their experiences and the treatment's development.
Russian and Eastern European Studies professor Mitchell Orenstein reflected on the recent sanction banning him from Russian territory, calling the designation a “badge of honor.”
Interim President Larry Jameson and Provost John Jackson Jr. announced the formation of two committees to oversee the reappointment processes for the deans of Penn's Schools of Dental Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.
COLUMNIST LALA MUSTAFA explores scheduling fatigue within Penn social circles and advocates for embracing third places as spontaneous hubs.
SPORTS
Over the weekend, three track and field coaches were recognized with NCAA Division I Indoor Track & Field Regional coaching awards.
After going 3-1 in the past week, two Penn baseball players brought home weekly conference awards.
TODAY IN DP HISTORY
In 2017, the DP reported the launch of a new Penn Course Review feature that allowed students to see “at-a-glance” statistics for their course planning each semester. Earlier this week, the DP published a list of five easy classes to add to your fall 2024 schedules.
TAKE A BREATHER
Click here to play today's DP crossword, which was constructed by Sangitha Aiyer.
And click here to play today’s DP mini crossword, which was constructed by Joyce Lee.
FROM 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
We’ve all spent at least a few sleepless nights in Van Pelt-Dietrich Library. But society isn’t always kind to night owls — once the clock strikes 12, the civilized world grinds to a halt, leaving the hungry with nowhere to turn. Thankfully, there’s someone out there who always has our backs — the chefs at the yellow halal truck on 33rd and Chestnut streets, which keeps its windows open until 3 in the morning. Street takes us to a beacon of LED light in a sea of darkness, bringing us behind the scenes at Friendly Tasty Dishes.
Correction: Monday's newsletter said that Penn professor Michael Orenstein was banned from entering Russian territory. Orenstein's first name is Mitchell, not Michael.
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