Articles by Jacob Pollack
09/08/22 1:49am
Liz Magill: Penn’s ‘clear consensus’ president
The DP spoke with 30 people who know Magill — and the president herself — to understand how she emerged as the “clear consensus” candidate to be Penn's ninth president. 08/23/22 7:16pm
Penn student competes for a $2 million island in MrBeast YouTube video
College sophomore Kimi Li was flown to the Bahamas in July to compete in several challenges against ninety-nine other MrBeast subscribers. 08/04/22 12:25am
From excitement to unease, Penn community weighs in on loosened COVID-19 policies
The fall semester will continue Penn’s summer COVID-19 protocols that lifted mandatory testing and the universal mask mandate in classrooms. 06/23/22 12:16am
Rising Penn sophomore bikes across America, traveling 2,500 miles over 29 days
After 29 days of biking, averaging around 86 miles a day, Torres biked through eight states and two countries. 05/24/22 10:35pm
Biotech startup founded by Penn first years wins $85,000 at Startup Challenge
ToxiSense seeks to develop a cheaper and more sustainable test for clean drinking water and biopharmacological products. 05/08/22 11:51pm
After a 39-year intermission, Stephen Dansiger will graduate from Penn this May
Dansiger will return to Penn on May 15 to graduate in the third cohort of students in Penn’s online Master of Health Care Innovation program. 04/21/22 10:31pm
‘Massive shoes to fill’: Penn Hillel’s Allison Sorgeloos announces departure
In an email sent to students and alumni of Penn Hillel, Sorgeloos announced that she is leaving Penn to start a new job as a consultant for a nonprofit organization in Washington. 04/10/22 11:49pm
Admitted students set to flock to campus this week as Quaker Days return
Quaker Days will have sessions for admitted students on five days between April 11 and 19. Campus visits include information sessions and a campus tour led by the Kite and Key Society. 03/31/22 11:09pm
‘Euphoria’ star Hunter Schafer visits Penn for SPEC Connaissance speaker event
In front of a sold-out crowd, Hunter Schafer sat down with Malik Muhammad, associate director at the LGBT Center, to discuss her life and answer the audience's questions. 03/29/22 12:26am
Here are five tips to help you navigate Path@Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with Rob Nelson, Executive Director for Academic Technology & Planning, on March 24, who shared five tips for navigating Path@Penn. 03/02/22 11:41pm
Ukrainian students fear for families at home amid Russian invasion
Penn students who have family in Ukraine told The Daily Pennsylvanian that their families are conflicted about whether to stay at home or seek asylum in neighboring countries. 02/15/22 11:19pm
Penn senior Mehek Boparai places second in ‘Jeopardy!’ quarterfinals, wins $10,000
While Boparai did not advance to the semi-finals, she came in second place at the end of the night, winning a prize of $10,000. 02/07/22 1:11am
Path@Penn to replace Penn InTouch on March 14 ahead of advance registration
Path@Penn, which was created by Next Generation Student System, will be a renovated version of Penn InTouch and offers many changes that students have been asking for. 02/02/22 10:56pm
‘Who is Mehek Boparai?’: College senior set to compete on Jeopardy! next week
Boparai will participate in "Jeopardy!"'s yearly college championship alongside 35 students from 35 other colleges with the chance to win a $250,000 grand prize. 12/09/21 11:41pm
Penn study finds that focusing on short-term smoking effects reduces youth smoking
The results showed that young people will take greater measures to stop smoking due to the short-term consequences, such as being judged by friends, developing headaches, and inhaling chemicals, than long-term outcomes. 11/10/21 9:05pm
Philadelphia City Council advances legislation to make outdoor dining permanent
The proposed bill would allow streeteries to permanently set up in Center City, University City, business districts in Fishtown, and other areas. 11/10/21 12:29am
Penn students, staff reflect on working for the NBC News Decision Desk on Election Day
Members of Penn’s Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies helped the NBC News Decision Desk call races on Election Day. 10/20/21 11:15pm
Weingarten receives $2.6 million donation for new testing center and academic support
The donation will contribute to a new testing location scheduled to open in the fall of 2022 for students who need accommodations. 10/12/21 12:04am