Author: Allie Fehr

Dear DP Alumni,

As freezing as it has been outside in Philadelphia, some would say that…love is in the air.

This week, 34th Street Magazine published its first issue of the year – the LOVE issue!

With recommendations for a Valentine’s Day playlist, a look into sex work on college campuses, and a discussion of passion exploitation in non-profit work, let’s take a dive into this brilliant issue of 34th Street Magazine.

‘A Form of Resistance’: Sex Work on College Campuses By Kate Ratner and Katie Bartlett

Redefining the “Hoe Phase”? By Alex Baxter

The Act of Falling in Love with Me, Myself, and I By Felicitas Tananibe

Your 2023 Valentine’s Day Soundtrack By 34th Street Magazine

Bad Sex? Blame Capitalism. By Norah Rami

Explore and Transform: A Look into the World of Fanfiction By Vikki Xu

We did it, Joe

President Joe Biden visited Philadelphia on Saturday alongside Vice President Kamala Harris, and a group of DP reporters worked to document this high profile visit in a photo essay.

Hot off the presses this week

‘Rapid increase’ in rodent sightings in KCECH disrupts student living By Haley Son

Court hearing to address future of Black Philadelphians’ remains held by Penn Museum By Dedeepya Guthikonda

Faculty Senate committee recommends review of policies related to tenure protections By Camellia Bùi and Elea Castiglione

Julu Nwaezeapu | Africa to the world: why universities need African histories

Brett Seaton | Is Penn about to be caught flat-footed by ChatGPT?

Penn men’s basketball outshot, yet claw to 92-86 win over Cornell By Eashwar Kantemneni

Students unable to receive free cheesesteaks from Penn basketball promotion By Brandon Pride

OP-ED: I’d Like to Pay More for My On-Campus Housing, and Here’s Why By Carey Salvin

It’s About the Journey, Not the Destination: The Construction Outside College Hall is a Blessing in Disguise By Maya Kreger

Alumni Corner

This week, the alumni corner is dedicated to the students.

Please fill out the form on the right to tell us if you were to have a DP mentor, who would you want it to be? In your wildest dreams, who would you want as a speaker for the DP / your specific department?

That’s it for this week!

Jesse Zhang
139th President

Dear DP Alumni,

Sports reporters found out 49ers were practicing in Franklin Field before their game with the Eagles…

Marketing staffers put together four info sessions this week, attracting hundreds of applicants for the company…

News jumped on multiple breaking stories this week, ranging from a new Provost to Amy Wax…

Let’s dive into another week in DP.

DP Crosswords

Since last year, Senior Crosswords Editor and former Design Editor Tyler Kliem has been working on launching crosswords for the DP, which came the fruition this week.

With the help of Engineering Manager Bach Tran, the DP will soon have its own in house crosswords mechanism, creating a new way to engage our audience.

Hot off the presses this week

Exclusive | Amy Wax files grievance against Penn Carey Law dean in opposition to disciplinary proceedings By Jared Mitovich

Tenureship is indulging the Amy Waxes of the World By Sam Zou and Andrew Lou

San Francisco 49ers practice at Franklin Field ahead of NFC Championship game against Philadelphia Eagles By Walker Carnathan

Penn has shortest breaks among Ivy League and local universities, DP analysis finds By Sneha Parthasarathy and Jin Kwon

Dingle, Martz lead Penn men’s basketball to 83-68 win over Harvard By Caleb Crain

Penn names Annenberg Dean John L. Jackson Jr. as next provost By Sara Forastieri

The Act of Falling in Love with Me, Myself, and I By Felicitas Tananibe

Redefining the “Hoe Phase”? By Alex Baxter

OK Boomer! You Remember When Halal Was $5 By Darrion Chen

Amid Penn Biden Center Controversy, University Denies It is Housing Chinese Students By Ted Kwee-Bintoro

That’s it for this week!

Signing off,

Jesse Zhang
139th President

Dear DP Alumni,

Welcome to the second installment of Letter from the Pink Palace! My name is Jesse, and I have the absolute privilege of serving as the 139th President of the Daily Pennsylvanian.

In these letters, we will highlight the work of students and alumni throughout the week, share fun stories, and provide resources for all of us to thrive. You will get a glimpse of what the pink palace looks like today, and you are certainly welcomed to submit questions, comments, and content to us to be featured as well!

In the coming weeks, we will also share opportunities of how you can become more involved with the DP and its students, so stay tuned.

I hope you enjoy this first letter and the ones to come (follow us on social media)! Please let me know if you have any questions, and stay tuned.

Best,

Jesse Zhang