Also, protestors call on Penn to cut ties with a spinout.
Friday, April 5
Good morning, Penn.
Penn submitted a new motion to dismiss and strike the claims in the ongoing amended lawsuit regarding antisemitism on campus, and around 120 Philadelphia community members attended a rally at the Ben Franklin statue that called for Penn to evict a robotics company from Pennovation Works.
But first, students expressed discontent about Penn Dining's options during the month of Ramadan.
Several students who spoke with the DP voiced concerns with Penn Dining’s Ramadan food options, with some citing a lack of healthy options and others contended a lack of accessibility. The students also criticized the lack of halal food options on weekends and Penn's mandatory dining plan requirement for students in their first two years.
Multiple administrators told the DP that student feedback to Penn's Ramadan offerings has been overwhelmingly positive, citing Penn Dining's partnership with the Muslim Students Association.
A protest held in front of College Hall called for Penn to evict a company located in Pennovation Works, alleging that their robotic dogs are used as a tool of destruction in Gaza.
Penn filed a motion to dismiss the amended lawsuit against the University by three Jewish students, which alleges an insufficient response to antisemitism on Penn's campus.
TEDxPenn will host its annual conference on April 6 with speakers including the former President of Peru, a NASA astronaut, and "The Etymology Nerd."
Performing arts groups will resume use of the Iron Gate Theatre today after a statement from Penn facilities said that the damage was limited to a cracked wood arch beam.
The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences received a $13.5 million grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop technology that will advance national cybersecurity.
PROGRESSIVE JEWISH STUDENT GROUP PENN CHAVURAH implores Penn Hillel to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to apartheid in Palestine, following Hillel's "Israel Week" celebration.
SPORTS
At the end of the 2025 season, Penn wrestling coach Roger Reina, the winningest coach in the program’s history, will step down and be succeeded by Matt Valenti.
After 11 straight wins in Ivy League play, a 14-9 loss to archrivals No. 18 Princeton marks No. 7 Penn women's lacrosse's biggest margin of loss in over a year
TODAY IN DP HISTORY
Photo by Son Nguyen
In 2013, Penn’s four Class Boards, Penn Traditions and the Penn Hindu Students Council came together to introduce Penn Holi – a new tradition – to campus. Today, Penn Holi will take place at 4:30 p.m. on College Green.
TAKE A BREATHER
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FROM 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
Every year, the Academy Awards—and its winners and losers—consistently proves itself a source of debate as viewers argue over who was snubbed and which awards were deserved. This year remained no different, as Emma Stone’s win for Best Actress over Lily Gladstone quickly became a highly contentious moment. Street breaks down Lily Gladstone’s nuanced performance in Killers of the Flower Moon and brings a call to action to disrupt the status quo and reward authenticity over extravagance.
FROM UNDER THE BUTTON
Tonight is UTB comedy night, 7 p.m., Smokes. Be there.
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Penn filed a motion to dismiss the amended lawsuit against the University by three Jewish students, which alleges an
Performing arts groups 
The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences 
At the end of the 2025 season, Penn wrestling coach Roger Reina, the winningest coach in the program’s history, 
After 11 straight wins in Ivy League play, 
