Articles by Emily Scolnick
12/10/24 5:52am
Year in Review: The top stories that defined Penn in 2024
Interim Penn President Larry Jameson’s first year in the position was marked by heightened campus activism, labor organization, and continued administrative policy changes and fallout. 12/10/24 5:33am
Year in Review: Wave of campus labor organization continues with three new unions at Penn
2024 saw the formation of three new campus unions, one historic union contract ratification, and increased momentum in negotiations between the University and several campus labor groups. 12/05/24 3:51am
Fire breaks out at Penn Sheraton hotel, quickly controlled
The fire broke out on the 19th floor of the building, according to a statement from the Philadelphia Fire Department, and was first reported just before 12 p.m. 12/02/24 11:17pm
Employees at Saxbys, popular coffee shop near Penn campus, begin unionization effort
The workers will join Workers United Local 80, a Philadelphia-based chapter of Workers United that primarily supports local baristas. 11/26/24 12:30am
Shapiro announces $153 million in funding to transit system serving Penn students
The funding comes after a months-long struggle for federal support of SEPTA, though the organization already approved a 7.5% fare increase to take effect on Dec. 1. 11/06/24 2:58am
‘Feeling very anxious’: Penn students express worry, sadness at election results so far
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to several students about their feelings about how the election results have panned out so far. 11/06/24 1:18am
Penn students wait in lines, rally friends to vote during Election Day
Throughout the day, campus groups including Penn Leads the Vote and Penn Democrats set up on Locust Walk to ensure as many students cast their ballots as possible, contributing to strong voter turnout. 10/31/24 4:20pm
House antisemitism report publishes Penn disciplinary data, internal admin. correspondence
The report by the United States House Committee on Education and the Workforce includes the committee’s findings from its yearlong investigation of several higher education institutions, including Penn. 10/31/24 2:24am
‘Laws must be enforced’: Penn defends off-campus search amid mounting politician, community criticism
The statement marks Penn's first official comment since the Oct. 18 search, while both external and internal pressure continues to mount on University administrators for it. 10/29/24 12:40am
Faculty groups denounce Penn’s use of police force in warrant execution at off-campus house
AAUP-Penn's Executive Committee called the search a “dangerous and traumatizing treatment” of students in a statement and questioned the intensity of the police response. 10/27/24 10:24pm
Group claims credit for Yahya Sinwar vandalism while criticizing DP, denying Penn affiliation
The group wrote in a statement to The Daily Pennsylvanian that “the decision to place these tags was a spontaneous one” and denied any affiliation to the University. 10/23/24 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Police search sparks concern
Also, Penn's chapter of Jewish Voices for Peace hosted a Gaza Solidarity Sukkah yesterday. 10/23/24 12:39am
Penn’s search of off-campus property draws concern from politicians as Phila. DA reports 'no role' in warrant execution
A spokesperson for the DA's office confirmed to the DP that it had “reviewed and approved a search warrant for a location in West Philadelphia." 10/22/24 12:09am
Penn executes search warrant as pro-Palestinian activists allege ‘raid’ of student organizers’ house
The warrant was reviewed by the Philadelphia District Attorney's office and approved by a bail commissioner, the University said. 10/16/24 10:26pm
Greek Lady ordered to cease operations following numerous health code violations
The restaurant amassed 19 Philadelphia Health Code violations, according to the most recent inspection report published on the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s website. 10/16/24 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Penn disciplinary incidents increase
Also, the Penn Arab Student Society and Muslim Students Association hosted a vigil last week. 10/16/24 12:47am
Pro-Palestinian student activists denounce Penn, call Oct. 7 Hamas attacks ‘a necessary step’
The statement was published following an Oct. 7 march and rally that culminated in at least four individuals being arrested in front of Pennovation Works — a Penn facility housing Ghost Robotics. 10/11/24 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Penn adjusts financial aid application
Also, Wharton will host three panels as part of its "Policies that Work" series in the coming months. 10/01/24 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Palestine Writes hopes to return
Also, charges were dropped against two individuals arrested for antagonizing pro-Palestinian protesters during the encampment. 09/25/24 6:00am