Also, Penn first-years reflect on the Quad renovations.
Wednesday, October 30
Good morning, Penn.
With less than a week until Election Day, keep an eye out for The Daily Pennsylvanian's Voter Guide, which will be released on Oct. 31.
In today's Daybreak, Penn students living in the Quad report that the ongoing renovations have significantly impacted their social and residential experiences, and Music and Africana studies professor Timothy Rommen was named Penn's inaugural vice provost for the arts.
But first, the DP found that former President and 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump has distanced himself from Penn during this campaign cycle.
In his first two election cycles, 1968 Wharton grad and former President Donald Trump frequently mentioned his Ivy League credentials and affiliation with Penn to underscore his business acumen and compare himself to his political opponents. However, a recent data analysis by The Daily Pennsylvanian reveals a decrease in positive mentions of Penn this cycle.
The DP previously reported that in his first run for president, Trump referenced his Penn affiliation 93 times, incorporating terms such as “Penn,” “Wharton,” or “Ivy League” often in his campaign rhetoric. Since Nov. 15, 2022, Trump has mentioned “Penn” or the “University of Pennsylvania” 20 times. Out of these, four instances directly referred to the Penn Biden Center rather than his personal affiliation.
First-year students spoke to the DP about their challenges with dining options, laundry access, and excessive noise caused by the ongoing construction in Ware College House.
Music and Africana studies professor Timothy Rommen, who specializes in Caribbean music, will begin his term as the first vice provost for the arts on January 1.
1990 College and Engineering graduate and former Penn donor David Magerman announced that he will be redirecting donations to universities in Israel, including $1 million to Tel Aviv University.
Hundreds gathered at Philadelphia City Hall last week in opposition to the proposal for a new 76ers arena on the border of Philadelphia's Chinatown as the new City Council session began.
The Penn Museum celebrated Mexican culture and Day of the Dead at the 13th annual Día de Los Muertos CultureFest! in partnership with the Mexican Cultural Center.
COLUMNIST ANANYA SHAH explores issues undecided voters should consider in the last stretch before Election Day.
SPORTS
Penn football junior wide receiver Jared Richardson has his eyes on helping the Quakers to their first Ivy title in 10 years.
As Penn women's swimming and diving returns to the pool this Saturday, here's a preview of what to expect from the team this year.
TODAY IN DP HISTORY
Photo by Lu Shu
At a 2016 Board of Trustees meeting, Penn trustee and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. joked about 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump's ongoing presidential campaign — saying that, 20 years prior, Penn's trustees lamented the lack of Penn alumni in politics at "the highest level."
Huntsman, who ran for president in 2012 as a Republican, originally supported Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump but had called for him to drop out of the race by the time of the meeting.
TAKE A BREATHER
Click here to play today’s DP mini crossword, which was constructed by Ashley Wang. And click here to play today’s Password puzzle, which was constructed by Nira Goyal.
PODCASTS
College and Wharton first year Socrates Okong’o joins hosts Liv Yun and Doer He on Breaking Bread to chat about his experiences at Penn as an international student from Kenya and his role as a social media content creator.
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Music and Africana studies professor Timothy Rommen, who specializes in Caribbean music, will 
The Penn Museum celebrated Mexican culture and Day of the Dead at the 13th annual 
Penn football junior wide receiver Jared Richardson has his eyes on helping the Quakers to their
As Penn women's swimming and diving returns to the pool this Saturday, 
