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Year in Review: Resignations, vacancies, and retirements dominate Penn admin. in 2022
The DP's coverage followed all the developments, from the search for a new provost to the sudden departure of the director of the Pan-Asian American Community House.
Year in Review: Penn sees increased climate activism, sustainability initiatives in 2022
Penn saw an increased visibility of student concerns about climate justice, protests surrounding Penn’s impact on the environment, and a new administration’s response to students' climate demands.
Year in Review: Renovations, construction, acquisitions headline changes to Penn's campus
University City will soon welcome a renovated McDonald's and a new Target store.
Year in Review: Liz Magill inaugurated, marking first presidential transition at Penn in 18 years
The confirmation of former Penn President Amy Gutmann as the United States ambassador to Germany at the beginning of 2022 set into motion a months-long presidential transition.
Year in Review: Penn starts springs semester with strict COVID-19 rules, ends restrictions in fall
Beginning the spring semester with remote learning and double-masking, Penn students returned in the fall to pre-pandemic levels of restriction.
Year in Review: Midterm elections drive Penn community to the polls, political causes
The DP’s political coverage this year followed how the Penn community reacted to this year’s biggest moments in local and federal politics.
Allison Santa-Cruz | Penn needs an updated and upgraded dining experience
Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz argues that Penn students deserve a better dining experience, especially when price, dining hall hours, and quality of food are taken into consideration and compared to other institutions.
Men's basketball rides 24-4 second-half run to first Big 5 win since January 2020
The wait is finally over. After defeating Temple on Saturday afternoon, the Quakers have won their first Big 5 game in almost three years.
C.H. Henry | How to put the fun in Family Weekend
Columnist C.H. Henry argues that Family Weekend has recently fallen short in comparison with other colleges and should be revitalized.
Julu Nwaezeapu | Sen. Fetterman’s Victory: What it means for a shifting America
Columnist Julu Nwaezeapu discusses Pennsylvania’s Senate-Elect Fetterman’s electoral victory and how we may challenge inherently-ableist beliefs.
Frank | Even in a loss, men's basketball played winning basketball against Villanova
Men's basketball showed encouraging signs against Villanova, despite the final score being a double-digit loss.
Women's basketball boosts win streak with three-point barrage over St. Francis Brooklyn
With the Terriers at chase on their tails, the Quakers never relented their lead until the final whistle marked the 78-44 win for Penn.
SEPTA plans to install AI gun detection software to improve public safety in Philadelphia
The technology, which comes from a company called ZeroEyes, uses artificial intelligence to detect if an individual has a gun.
Penn Collaboratory on Healthy Aging funds 12 new projects with over $2.1 million in grants
The Penn Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory for Healthy Aging program supports projects that use technology and artificial intelligence to better treatment and healthcare options for older Americans.
Kelly Writers House to host reading by students of Xfic, Penn's experimental nonfiction journal
Attendees of the reading on Oct. 12 will hear the nine students in the Xfic workshop read excerpts from their pieces.
CO-OP Restaurant and Bar reopens blocks from campus
Located on the corner of 33rd and Chestnut Streets, the restaurant accompanies The Study, a hotel chain marketed towards academic visitors.
GAPSA executive board members resign, deny allegations of improper spending
GAPSA’s executive vice president, vice president of finance, and vice president of programming resigned on Nov. 9, triggering a special election.
DP Design Showcase: 2022
Ranging from Opinion takes to 34th Street thinkpieces, here is the story of 2022 told through the DP’s most memorable designs and illustrations that compelled readers to dive in.
Mayoral candidate, Penn graduate Helen Gym talks plans to address gun violence if elected
In an interview with The DP, Gym elaborated on her plans to address rising gun violence rates, criminal justice reform, and resolving the city's issues in education, if elected.