Articles by Ben Binday
12/10/24 5:25am
Here’s what we know about the Penn graduate charged with murder of healthcare CEO
Mangione, who was found with a 3D-printed pistol, would have taken classes involving 3D-printing instruction to complete his degree. 12/09/24 2:19pm
Luigi Mangione, 2020 Penn graduate, named 'strong person of interest' in UnitedHealth CEO murder
Police held Mangione for questioning throughout the morning, and the NYPD identified Mangione as the department’s person of interest in “brazen targeted murder” of Thompson at a press conference around 1:40 p.m. 12/06/24 1:00am
Penn to renovate 1920 Commons in 'comprehensive overhaul,' reconsider all-you-can-eat format
Many of the project's details — including its duration, phases of renovation, and potential changes to walking paths on campus — are not yet finalized. 12/02/24 2:06am
Five takeaways from the DP’s series on the internal dynamics of Penn’s Gaza Solidarity Encampment
Here are five main takeaways from the DP’s three-part series exploring the behind-the-scenes dynamics underlying Penn's Gaza Solidarity Encampment. 11/21/24 2:06am
Inside Josh Shapiro's covert push for influence at Penn
Documents obtained by the DP reveal the governor's extensive involvement in Penn's affairs, including its response to antisemitism and the pro-Palestinian encampment. 11/12/24 1:29am
Penn suspends Wharton fraternity for hanging posters alleged to mock kidnapped Israelis
DSP Executive Director Jeremy Levine wrote that DSP was suspended until at least fall 2025 as a result of violations of the Delta Sigma Pi Risk Management Policy. 11/06/24 2:39am
Donald Trump, Penn alumnus, defeats Kamala Harris to win second term as president
Fox News first called the election for the Penn graduate around 1:50 a.m. on Nov. 6, declaring Trump the victor of the 2024 presidential election to clinch his second term in office. 11/04/24 12:53am
Penn men’s soccer clinches Ivy title with win over Yale
The win was the Quakers’ sixth conference win in their sixth conference game, with an upcoming matchup against Princeton the only obstacle between Penn and an undefeated Ancient Eight campaign. 10/24/24 1:26am
Several locations on and around Penn’s campus vandalized with derogatory, anti-Zionist ‘death threat’
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. 10/08/24 11:06pm
Rodin College House experiences unexpected five-hour water outage, citing leak in lobby
Penn Business Services Director of Communications and External Relations Courtney Dombroski wrote to The Daily Pennsylvanian that the shutdown occurred to fix a leak in the Rodin lobby. 10/08/24 1:17am
Jewish Penn community members remember victims, hostages on anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas attack
The events, which primarily took place at Hillel’s Steinhardt Hall, included a memorial service, a five-hour reading of the names of the 1,200 victims of the attacks, and a community dinner. 09/30/24 1:37am
An ‘unwinnable situation’: Why Penn’s encampment negotiations broke down
Penn offered to pause all disciplinary cases against protesters and committed to engaging with their demands if they ended their demonstration. 09/04/24 12:08am
Fall classes are ramping up. But students say Penn’s WiFi is slowing down.
According to Penn Information Systems and Computing, 57 campus spaces between 31st Street and 38th Street experienced issues with their connection. 08/29/24 12:23am
‘The pressure for action is intensifying’: Phila. mayor opposed Penn’s pleas to address encampment
The Daily Pennsylvanian acquired a trove of previously unseen emails and documents which reveal disagreements about Penn and the City's perceptions of the encampment and how to handle it. 08/26/24 10:11pm
SEPTA claims its employees are its ‘eyes and ears.’ But its leaders rarely use the system.
Six members of SEPTA’s board have taken no trips on the system since the beginning of 2024, four of whom have taken no trips since the beginning of 2023. 08/07/24 8:56pm
Penn rower Isak Žvegelj finishes 22nd in rowing competition at 2024 Paris Olympics
Žvegelj was faced with the daunting task of outperforming some of the world’s best competitors in this event. 07/28/24 7:29pm
Penn rower Isak Žvegelj qualifies for quarterfinals in 2024 Paris Olympics event
By claiming victory in Sunday morning’s race, Žvegelj qualified for the quarterfinals, which will take place on Tuesday. 07/28/24 7:02pm
Penn alumnus Dara Alizadeh eliminated from medal competition in 2024 Paris Olympics rowing event
By participating in this year’s games, Alizadeh became the first Bermudan rower to ever make multiple appearances in the Olympics. 05/30/24 5:44pm
Penn alum, former President Donald Trump convicted on 34 felony counts in historic criminal trial
The 34 charges — for falsifying business records — are related to a hush-money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during Trump's 2016 campaign for the presidency. 05/17/24 9:39pm