Good morning, Penn.
Happy Tuesday! Today is April 1, so keep an eye out for any mischievous behavior.
Penn faculty members spoke to The Daily Pennsylvanian about the impact of current political events on the subject matter of their courses, and President and 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump recently asked three Penn alumni to fill vacancies in the federal government.
But first, pro-Palestinian protesters rallied near Penn Hillel in protest of an event featuring Israeli activist Noa Tishby and two survivors of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel.
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Photo by Jean Park
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Pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside Penn Hillel
Around 75 pro-Palestinian protestors rallied near Penn Hillel as an event featuring Israeli activist Noa Tishby and two survivors of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel took place on Monday.
The March 31 protest began at 30th and Market streets around 4:30 p.m. as part of an “All Out for Palestine” rally. The demonstration included speeches and chants as it moved down Walnut Street before stopping near Hillel in protest of the event, which was hosted by the organization for Israel Week.
When the crowd stopped at 39th Street, organizers chanted “F**k Penn” and “F**k Hillel.” A speaker said that Penn invited Noa Tishby “with the express purpose of justifying genocide on college campuses.” They continued that Tishby’s participation in Hillel’s Israel Week “serves only to manufacture consent for the genocide.”
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FIVE MORE BIG STORIES
 Hillel hosted an event last night featuring Israeli actress and activist Noa Tishby and two survivors of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel as part of its Israel Week programming.
 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that the State Department has revoked over 300 student visas — many of which belong to participants in pro-Palestinian protests.
 The DP spoke with several faculty members about how current political events have affected their course plans.
 Three Penn alumni were tapped to serve in positions in the federal government and are awaiting senate confirmation.
 The Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books, and Manuscripts currently features an exhibit titled “Revolution at Penn?” that examines the formation of the University through the Revolutionary War.
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ALSO IN THE NEWS
Wellness at Penn held training for students on Sunday, focusing on exercises supporting mental health, identifying signs of stress, and crisis intervention.
Penn’s Graduate School of Education is offering a course to teach educators climate change project design.
Five Penn professors were recognized by the American Association for the Advancement of Science for their dedication to the field.
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SPORTS
 Former Sports Editor Walker Carnathan details how Penn’s recent hiring of Fran McCaffery is just as spectacular as it is unprecedented.
 Despite previously having an all-time record of 3-27 versus Maryland, Penn women’s lacrosse upset the No. 6-ranked team to win its second game against the program in as many years.
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Photo by Grace Chen
In 2015, Penn released its Regular Decision acceptance rates for the Class of 2019. Last week, Penn welcomed the Regular Decision Class of 2029 but did not share this year’s acceptance rate, continuing a decision to withhold admissions data during the admissions cycle.
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Click here to play today’s DP mini crossword, which was constructed by Camron Baldwin.
Click here to play today's Password puzzle, which was constructed by Camron Baldwin.
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FROM 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
At this season’s Next-Up Student Design Competition, emerging designers from across the tri-state area transformed secondhand garments into runway-ready looks, blending sustainability with high fashion. With imaginative designs, confident student models, and a lively crowd, the event showcased Philadelphia’s growing influence in the fashion world. Style writer Jack Lamey recaps the night’s standout moments, from diverse artistic visions to fearless runway walks, proving that the next generation of designers is defined by ingenuity, passion, and an unrelenting drive to create.
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Today's newsletter was copy edited by Ava Savino.
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