Also, Penn's chapter of Jewish Voices for Peace hosted a Gaza Solidarity Sukkah yesterday.
Wednesday, October 23
Good morning, Penn.
Two popular restaurants will vacate Franklin's Table Food Hall by the end of October, and Penn celebrated its fifth annual Climate Week last week.
But first, local politicians and pro-Palestinian groups have expressed concern the execution of a search warrant at an off-campus residence that allegedly belongs to Penn student activists — and the Philadelphia District Attorney's office shared additional information with The Daily Pennsylvanian about the search.
The Philadelphia District Attorney's office told The Daily Pennsylvanian that it had "no role" in Penn's execution of a search warrant at a property near campus allegedly housing pro-Palestinian activists, and two local politicians have expressed concern over the search.
Penn's Division of Public Safety confirmed to the DP that the warrant — which was reviewed by the DA's office and approved by a bail commissioner — was executed Friday morning, and the raid was made public in an Instagram post from Penn Students Against the Occupation of Palestine on Monday evening. A spokesperson for the DA's office wrote that they had "reviewed and approved a search warrant for a location in West Philadelphia” on Oct. 16 in connection with an "ongoing investigation" led by Penn Police and DPS.
Two local politicians — Pennsylvania State Rep. Rick Krajewski and Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier — released statements on Tuesday expressing concern about the search, and pro-Palestinian groups at Philadelphia-area schools have shown their support for PAO on social media.
Two popular restaurants located in Franklin's Table Food Hall will close their doors by the end of this month.
The walkway between the back of Williams Hall and Penn Commons has reopened to foot traffic as the ongoing College Hall renovations near completion.
Penn celebrated its fifth annual Climate Week last week, featuring events centered on research, the intersection between climate and healthcare, and more.
Penn's Social Planning and Events Committee hosted its annual fall-themed festival on College Green over the weekend.
COLUMNIST MRITIKA SENTHIL explains how hostile attacks in the name of safety only leave us more vulnerable.
SPORTS
Two Quakers were recognized for their performances this past week, including Penn women's soccer junior goalkeeper Annabel Austen's second straight nod.
In 2017, the DP reported on Penn recording its highest investment return ever on its endowment — but that Penn's spending strategies were unlikely to change. This year's endowment grew 7.1% for the 2024 fiscal year, an increase from its return rate for the 2023 fiscal year.
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FROM 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
I’ll admit it. I haven’t listened to SOPHIE’s new record yet. To be honest, I’m scared. Scared of Pitchfork’s glaring 6.8 rating, scared in general of posthumous releases. But as Music writer Will Cai uncovers in his review, even in its misfires, SOPHIE’s self-titled album is a complex swan song to top off her everlasting impact on music.
As someone who works in an art space (shout out Institute of Contemporary Art), I fight the urge to take a picture of a gorgeous piece and then immediately post it on my story. It almost feels wrong not to — what else to do when in the face of beauty? But as Arts writer Kayla Karmanos discovers when visiting the Mattress Factory in Pittsburgh, these exhibitions are best experienced off of the feed.
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