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The investigation relates to a Sept. 12 incident when pro-Palestinian activists claimed responsibility for vandalizing of the Benjamin Franklin statue in front of College Hall with red paint, according to The Intercept.
Columnist Francesco Salamone argues that elitism fosters a culture of shortcuts and entitlement, undermining intellectual curiosity and the true purpose of education.
Gbowee, widely known for her leadership in the Liberian peace movement and her advocacy for women’s roles in conflict resolution, spoke about her experiences and the vital role women play in peacebuilding efforts across Africa.
The event — titled “A More Perfect Union: Histories of Voting in America” — featured presentations by faculty members from neighboring institutions moderated by Penn professors and a student panel.
The three recent acts — two of which were discovered on Oct. 21 and one of which was discovered on the morning of Oct. 23 — follow at least three separate instances of vandalism over the weekend.
The annual clinic, which offered free flu vaccines to all Penn community members, was hosted at the Gimbel Gymnasium in the Pottruck Health and Wellness Center from Oct. 16 to Oct. 18.
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with five professors who are teaching new or interesting courses in spring 2025, exploring topics that range from city soundscapes to "Percy Jackson."
Students were able to participate in a variety of activities at the festival, such as axe throwing, pumpkin and face painting, a 360 photo booth, and bounce houses.
Delco Steaks is closing its doors just shy of two years since they opened at Franklin's Table, while High Street Hoagies has held a stall in the food hall for six years.
Multiple faculty members told The Daily Pennsylvanian that they were not aware of how the sector tag assignment process worked or what committees were involved.