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New alumni free speech alliance calls for Penn to adhere to First Amendment speech protections
The group, which is called the Penn Alumni Free Speech Alliance, was formed last winter in response to the controversies surrounding free speech on campus.
Eliza Carroll | The cultural stratification of Penn
Columnist Eliza Carroll examines Penn’s institutional culture and how students adapt to the lack of guidelines provided by the University.
No. 7 Penn women’s lacrosse falls to No. 16 Yale in demoralizing 16-8 loss
After starting the week tied for first, the Quakers fell to fourth place in the standings with two consecutive losses in Ivy League play.
Quaker Nation | Wrestling to see leadership change
Also, both of Penn's lacrosse teams picked up their first conference losses.
DP Daybreak | Where to watch the solar eclipse at Penn
Also, multiple fire alarms at Stouffer Hall prompted an evacuation.
Everything you need to know ahead of the biggest solar eclipse on Penn's campus in 40 years
Philadelphia will see approximately 90% of the sun covered at the maximum point of the eclipse, with many different options for viewing the eclipse on and near campus.
Penn leaders address mental health, club funding at State of the School
This year’s event touched on unused funding for student groups, the Spring Fling concert, and the upcoming announcement of the first-ever winners of the Sarah Katz award.
Penn launches campus parking improvement project with modernized payment, access options at garages
The changes will include mobile pay options at parking garages, an updated web portal, and PennCard access to vehicle entry and exit lanes.
Stouffer Hall music room undergoes week-long closure after repeated fire alarms
The first fire alarm — which began at 7 a.m. on March 31 — was caused due to a fire that originated in music room A100
Chloe Chen | Kate Middleton, we’re sorry
Columnist Chloe Chen explores the idea of privacy privilege and the harsh media surveillance of female stars.
Unpacking the best nicknames in Penn sports
Checking in with Stretch, The Beacon, Drumbo, and Juice.
No. 12 Penn men’s lacrosse falls to No. 10 Yale to end perfect Ivy League record
In a battle between giant killers, the Quakers were not able to pull away from the Bulldogs.
Sangitha Aiyer | The post-college application metamorphosis
Columnist Sangitha Aiyer encourages incoming first years to abandon their college application personas.
Mariana Martinez | Status update: In a toxic relationship with academia
Columnist Mariana Martinez explores the toxic side of academia in American universities and its effect on the students.
4.8 magnitude earthquake in New Jersey shakes Penn campus, prompting alert
The Division of Public Safety issued a UPenn Alert in response to the earthquake, telling community members that no damages had been reported.
DP Daybreak | Students criticize Penn's Ramadan food options
Also, protestors called for the eviction of a Penn spinout.
Iron Gate Theatre to reopen this weekend after Penn attributes closing to cracked beam
A statement from Penn's Executive Director of Real Estate said that the landlord of Iron Gate Theatre noticed a cracked wood arch beam while conducting roof maintenance and repairs.
Protestors allege ‘robotic dogs’ produced by Penn spinout are involved in Israel-Hamas war
The protestors allege that Ghost Robotics is selling robots to Israel's military to be utilized in the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Muslim students criticize Penn’s Ramadan food offerings, allege inaccessibility and unhealthiness
Muslim students at Penn have raised concerns with Penn Dining’s Ramadan food options, limited halal dining options, as well as a lack of halal food available on weekends.