Articles by Anna O'Neill-Dietel
09/19/22 11:01pm
Penn students reflect on memories of Rittenhouse Barnes & Noble after relocation announcement
The store will close in late February and the new location will open in early March. The two-floor Chestnut street property is a decrease in retail space from 24,000 to 19,000 square feet. 09/19/22 12:21am
Penn graduates to present study on anti-Asian hate at upcoming academic convention
2022 College graduates Tiffany Tieu and Hope Cho are set to present their senior year research at the annual Asian American Psychological Association convention on Oct. 2. 09/07/22 12:14am
Made in America draws praise from Penn festivalgoers, mixed reviews from local residents
The two-day event, founded by rapper and music industry executive Jay-Z, has been a staple in Philadelphia since its inception in 2012. 09/01/22 12:19am
Annual 'Disorientation Guide' critiques Penn’s inaction on UC Townhomes, PILOTs
The publication is divided into essays that focus on Penn’s impact on it students and staff, as well as Philadelphia and the world. 08/22/22 10:53pm
Throwing toast, planting trees, and the Econ Scream: Here are the Penn traditions to know
Here's an overview of the events students can look forward to participating in this year. 08/10/22 11:50pm
Class of 1982 donates $250,000 to pre-orientation programming, honoring 40th reunion
The five programs — PENNacle, PennArts, PennGenEq, PennQuest, and PennGreen — will each receive $50,000 in funding. 07/13/22 10:50pm
Pennsylvania state universities receive a historic 15% increase in funding
The boost in funding is the largest one-time increase in funding since the system was founded in 1983, and is part of a long term plan to rehaul and revitalize public higher education within the state. 05/31/22 6:45pm
Princeton fires tenured professor, citing inappropriate relationship with student
The university based its reasons for Katz's dismissal on a complaint submitted by an alumna who had a prohibited relationship with Katz — while under his academic supervision — as an undergraduate. 05/18/22 11:28pm
Raising Cane’s opens first location in Philadelphia to long lines of 'caniacs’
Located steps away from campus at 39th and Walnut streets, the Louisiana-based chicken finger restaurant opened after months of anticipation from the Penn community, with a line wrapping around the block on its inaugural day. 05/09/22 12:29am
Meet Penn’s 2022 honorary degree recipients
Penn will honor eight individuals this year with honorary degrees, celebrating their accomplishments in fields ranging from the arts to medicine. 04/27/22 11:06pm
May Fair to return to Clark Park on May 7 for first time since 2019
This year, the fair will feature about 60 vendors, selling jewelry, candles, pottery, and knitted goods, and about 20 nonprofit community tables. 04/20/22 11:42pm
Marianne Williamson stresses power of love in politics at Penn Justice Dems event
Williamson, a nationally acclaimed author of 13 books, is also a progressive political activist and founder of several nonprofit organizations. 03/23/22 12:22am
New Pennsylvania state marker commemorates 1967 Philadelphia Black student walkouts
Five university students — College first year Taryn Flaherty, and four other first years from different schools — applied for the state marker in 2019. 03/20/22 11:06pm
Market, Chestnut Streets to receive upgraded bike lanes in push to eliminate traffic deaths by 2030
The renovations are a part of Philadelphia’s Vision Zero initiative to eliminate all traffic-related deaths by 2030. 02/14/22 11:36pm
Penn’s Asian cultural groups celebrate Lunar New Year throughout February
Lunar New Year is a holiday marking the beginning of the lunar calendar and is celebrated across East and Southeast Asia as a large celebration each year. 02/08/22 12:49am
USPS mails rapid COVID-19 tests to West Philadelphia residents via federal initiative
President Biden promised to mail 500 million free, at-home rapid COVID-19 tests to Americans. Since Jan. 18, individuals have been able to request up to four tests per household online. 01/28/22 12:02am
University City restaurant staple City Tap to reopen for the first time in nearly two years
The restaurant, located on 39th and Walnut in The Radian Student Apartments, was last open in March 2020. City Tap will require staff to be vaccinated and wear masks, and staff will check vaccine cards of dining patrons. 12/07/21 10:59pm
First global seminar to return to in-person travel will visit the Galápagos over winter break
The class will travel to the Galápagos Islands for 10 days after final exams to study the relationship between conservation, tourism, and local communities. 11/14/21 11:06pm
Former Temple business school dean on trial for admissions fraud
Falsified admissions data led the business school’s online MBA program to be ranked No. 1 for four consecutive years. 11/07/21 11:31pm