Event

Come hear from the leaders who oversee a team of hundreds of students working for The Daily Pennsylvanian. Panel discussion to be followed by refreshments and informal conversation. 

As Penn was catapulted into the national spotlight last semester, the student journalists at The Daily Pennsylvanian broke some of the biggest stories in higher education while also localizing issues. The DP—a 140 year old independent student-run newspaper—holds campus institutions accountable and keeps the Penn community informed. What does student journalism look like at Penn as the University grapples with its relationship with free speech? How do DP staffers cover relevant issues that also impact their lives as students?

Featured Panelists:
Molly Cohen is the President of the 140th Board of The Daily Pennsylvanian, where she oversees the long-term strategic and business vision of the publication. She is a junior from Elkins Park, Pennsylvania majoring in Political Science and Communication with a minor in Survey Research and Data Analytics. Last year, Molly served as News Editor, playing a leading role in the coverage of campus events.

Anna Vazhaeparambil is the Executive Editor of the 140th Board of The Daily Pennsylvanian, where she oversees editorial operations of our three publications: The DP, 34th Street, and Under the Button. She is a junior from Saratoga, California pursuing a dual degree in Communication and Computer Science with a minor in Statistics. Last year, Anna served as Photo Editor, overseeing all visuals of the DP.

Jared Mitovich is the Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Pennsylvanian, where he oversees the DP’s daily digital and print content strategy for news, sports, and opinion reporting. He is a junior from Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey pursuing a double major in Communication and Political Science with a minor in Data Science. Last year, Jared served as News Editor, playing a leading role in the coverage of Penn’s administration.

Moderated By:
Dick Polman, Maury Povich Writer-in-Residence. A full-time member of the faculty of the Center for Programs in Conteporary Writing, Polman is a political columnist and daily blogger for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Please note that this event is for the on-campus Penn community. A PennCard will be required to enter. 

Please email questions to events@sas.upenn.edu.