Articles by Ethan Young
01/16/25 12:43am
Penn Police digitally surveilled student in vandalism investigation, search warrants reveal
Three search warrants filed by the Penn Police Department between Sept. 24 and Oct. 18, 2024 reference CCTV footage and phone activity records as justification for the Oct. 18, 2024 search. 12/10/24 5:28am
Year in Review: Penn braces for increased political scrutiny as Trump returns to office
The Daily Pennsylvanian examined Penn's political experience over the past year and analyzed the potential implications of a Trump presidency for the University's future. 12/05/24 3:12am
Magill’s testimony, one year later: How her historic resignation shaped Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with nearly a dozen students, faculty, and alumni to better understand how the University has evolved in the year since Liz Magill resigned. 11/21/24 1:58am
Penn’s latest climate and sustainability action plan prioritizes decarbonization, waste reduction
Known as CSAP 4.0, the latest initiative targets waste reduction and sustainable purchasing while highlighting a new action plan for the University of Pennsylvania Health System. 11/17/24 11:51pm
Penn employee uses derogatory rhetoric while removing pro-Palestinian signage on Homecoming
In a video posted on Instagram by Penn Against the Occupation, the employee was heard saying “all started by Hamas” and “half-assed backwards people” as he removed the signs. 11/12/24 1:32am
Trump taps Rep. Elise Stefanik, Penn critic who grilled Liz Magill, for UN ambassador
Stefanik gained national attention in fall 2023 as a leading figure in the House education committee's investigation into how universities, including Penn, were responding to campus antisemitism. 11/07/24 1:47am
Trump's proposals could deport students, remove federal funding from Penn, DP analysis finds
The Daily Pennsylvanian took a look at what a second Trump presidency — and a projected Republican majority in the Senate — could mean for Penn and higher education institutions across the country. 11/03/24 11:27pm
Faculty group condemns Penn's temporary protest guidelines, alleging academic freedom violations
AAUP-Penn criticized the University's implementation of the guidelines, and alleged a failure by the University to uphold academic freedom. 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. 10/25/24 12:21am
Penn says Jameson ‘not involved’ in raid of off-campus house connected to vandalism investigation
The investigation relates to a Sept. 12 incident when pro-Palestinian activists claimed responsibility for vandalizing of the Benjamin Franklin statue in front of College Hall with red paint, according to The Intercept. 10/17/24 9:23pm
Suspect in Penn Presbyterian hit-and-run surrenders to police
The suspect's surrender followed a press conference held on Oct. 15 by leadership from the Philadelphia Police Department and the City of Philadelphia at Penn Presbyterian. 10/13/24 9:30pm
Three nurses injured in hit-and-run at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
According to police, the incident occurred at 4:22 a.m. on Saturday after a man driving a silver Jeep Cherokee dropped off a shooting victim in the ambulance bay at Penn Presbyterian. 10/10/24 2:58am
Donations to Hillel can now be made directly through Penn under new agreement
The new agreement allows unrestricted donations to Penn Hillel to be eligible for recognition from Penn. 09/26/24 1:14am
Some Penn affiliates applaud Amy Wax sanctions — while others warn of free speech implications
Wax’s sanctions are wide–ranging, including a one–year suspension at half pay that goes into effect next fall. 09/23/24 2:09pm
Penn to impose major sanctions on law professor Amy Wax after years of controversy
The sanctions mark the first time in recent history that a tenured University professor has been sanctioned through Faculty Senate procedures. 09/17/24 1:16am
Biden visits Philadelphia for HBCU conference, touts White House accomplishments
Biden's speech came as the White House announced an additional $1.3 billion of federal investments for HBCUs. 09/10/24 10:30am
Steven Fluharty to step down as School of Arts and Sciences dean after 12 years
Fluharty’s 12 years leading the school make him the longest serving dean in SAS history. 09/09/24 10:45pm
Penn ranks fourth-worst college for free speech in annual ranking by national non-profit
Penn received a “Very Poor” rating for its speech climate in FIRE’s 2025 College Free Speech Rankings, placing 248th out of 251 schools nationwide. 09/05/24 12:36pm
Penn establishes office to respond to antisemitism, Islamophobia complaints
Jameson wrote that the office is being formed in response to trends of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other instances of religious biases that have “surge[d]” on campus and around the country. 09/05/24 2:03am