Articles by David Akst
01/16/19 8:00am
Schorr, Golden, Fortinsky take top positions on the DP's 135th Board, with a focus on innovation
The trifecta of president, business manager, and executive editor is known at The Daily Pennsylvanian as the big three. 08/22/18 8:00am
Letter from the President | Embrace the freedom of freshman year
Through some combination of hard work and sheer luck — and it always is a combination, one way or another — you are in a position that only a tiny fraction of the people in the world will ever enjoy. 01/11/18 12:16pm
Letter from the President | Our approach must change in the digital age, but our values hold strong
The real challenge is maintaining the DP’s values and mission in the digital age, when too often pageviews trump facts and ideology supersedes truth. 03/28/17 5:00am
Joke Issue | Penn Football's Private Group Chat Leaks, and It's Actually Really Nice
The leak included photos, videos, and thousands upon thousands of messages. Refreshingly, there was no need for alarm. 10/30/15 4:00pm
Fossil Free Penn takes next steps to promote divestment
A Wednesday rally organized by Fossil Free Penn aimed to draw the University Council’s attention to a forthcoming proposal for Penn to divest from fossil fuels. 10/20/15 2:55am
Penn Early Exploration Program brings underrepresented high schoolers to campus
PEEP is a three-day program created to bring high schoolers from low-income backgrounds or historically underrepresented groups to campus. 09/20/15 10:00am
AppitUP Challenge marks three years of turning apps into businesses
Any business idea involving a mobile application can be submitted by October 12 to a panel of venture capitalists.Blog Posts by David Akst
11/28/17 5:55pm
OP-ED: Can I Try on Your Glasses?
10/24/17 8:57am
Crime Log: October 18-24
10/18/17 3:38pm
Report: Student Doesn't Miss Family Dog at All
09/21/17 6:43pm
Here Are the New University Guidelines on Social Events
09/18/17 11:26am
Senior Upgrades From Ugly Backpack to Ugly Messenger Bag
09/13/17 1:54pm
St. A's Fraternity Lands Lucrative Coca-Cola Sponsorship
09/12/17 11:00am
Crime Log: September 6-12
09/11/17 7:02pm
Penn Named #1 University in the World by My Parents
09/07/17 10:39am
Sophomore Finally Receives His Male Romper
08/27/17 7:33pm
Biden Having Trouble Settling Into Freshman Year
08/24/17 5:03pm
OP-ED: What's Up, I Know Jack. Can I Get Into Your Party?
08/22/17 10:41pm
Everything You Need to Know About NSO
08/22/17 11:21am