Also, the biology major eliminated all concentrations.
Thursday, September 12
Good morning, Penn.
The Biology Department removed all concentrations from the undergraduate major over the summer, and protesters on Saturday braved sudden inclement weather to rally against a proposed Chinatown arena.
But first, The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with Interim President Larry Jameson for his first press interview since assuming the presidency to discuss his tenure thus far and the controversies that he inherited relating to the Israel-Hamas war, Palestine Writes Literature Festival, and student activism.
Interim President Larry Jameson took office at perhaps the most tumultuous time in recent University history — with protests embroiling campus throughout the 2023-24 academic year related to the Israel-Hamas war.
In his first interview with the press since he became interim president in December 2023, Jameson spoke with the DP about his response to allegations of antisemitism on Penn's campus, his perspective on academic freedom and institutional neutrality, and how he differs from former Penn President Liz Magill.
Following the recent release of several highly anticipated studies on a proposed Philadelphia 76ers arena, protesters took to the streets on Saturday to voice concerns about gentrification inChinatown.
COLUMNIST ZAID ALSUBAIEIacknowledges the difficulty of adjusting to university life and shares what he learned his first year.
SPORTS
Following a Tuesday morning away game for Penn volleyball, Sports Editor Walker Carnathan argues that the school needs to do more to to support its student-athletes academically.
On Tuesday evening, across Philadelphia, people gathered to watch the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President and 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump.
From the on-campus watch parties to the debate spin room, see how The Daily Pennsylvanian photographers captured a night filled with anticipation, excitement, and emotion.
TODAY IN DP HISTORY
Photo by Eric Sucar
In 2022, the DP sat down with the then-new Vice President for Public Safety Kathleen Shields Anderson. Earlier this month, Shields Anderson announced Penn Chief of Police Gary Williams suddenly departed his role after being permanently named to the position in January 2023.
TAKE A BREATHER
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