Crime
Alternative Spring Break students combat human trafficking
While some Penn students were partying away on the beach in Mexico and others were at home binge-watching Netflix, some students spent their Spring Break making a difference.
SFCU credit card fraud investigation remains opaque
Since 15 members of Penn’s Student Federal Credit Union fell victim to fraud earlier this year, the union as well as the Division of Public Safety have not issued any update on the investigation or on the outcome of the investigation.
Crime Log: March 5 - March 12
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between March 5 and March 12.
Lawmakers propose guns on campus to prevent sexual assault
Members of the Penn Law School community believe weapons on campus only encourage more violence.ICYMI: News from spring break
If you were too busy lounging on a beach, sleeping or playing with your cat over Spring Break to read the Daily Pennsylvanian online, we’ve got you covered.
Local businesses rally together to raise funds after Cafe Renata fire
Cafe Renata, an eatery located at 4305 Locust Street caught fire last Thursday.
Penn Police join procession for fallen officer Robert Wilson III
Wilson, 30, was shot at a North Philadelphia GameStop during an attempted robbery Thursday afternoon.
Crime Log: Feb. 21 - Feb. 26
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Police Zone between Feb. 21 and Feb. 26.
Governor's suspension of death penalty to go to state Supreme Court
Pennsylvania is currently one of the 32 states with the death penalty.
Former HUP employee suing for alleged medical leave discrimination
Sahar Hyseniname claims the discrimination is related to sexual harassment claims and subsequent mental health implications.
USDA cites Penn for animal abuse in research
Johns Hopkins University was also cited for violations of the Animal Welfare Act.
Program helps turn ex-offenders into entrepreneurs
The brains behind the next big start-up may not be computer science prodigies or Wharton graduates, but former inmates.
UPDATED: Drexel freshman Taline King found dead
Taline King, a Drexel freshman, was found dead in her dorm room on Saturday.
Wife of former Penn basketball player convicted of involuntary murder
Matt White played starting center on the 1979 NCAA Final Four team.
Crime Log: Feb. 13 - Feb. 21
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Police Zone between Feb. 13 and Feb. 21.
Up to $1,600 stolen from SFCU accounts
DPS has received 15 reports of fraud since January.
Penn Law profs. oppose new sexual misconduct investigative procedures
Almost a third of faculty signed a letter criticizing the procedures for lacking due process.
Penn professor explores criminal minds
Criminology Department Chair Adrian Raine is a pioneer in neurocriminology, a branch of criminology that explores the application of neuroscience techniques in understanding crime and violence.
Penn and Drexel confront string of armed robberies
Despite low temperatures last week, Penn and Drexel police are facing a spike in armed robberies, with five armed robberies and one unarmed robbery reported between Feb. 7 and Feb. 15.