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In 2022, the world saw a myriad of protests erupt, social issues and conflicts arise, and the saliency of the COVID-19 pandemic dissipate. While sitting in lecture halls, playing in the Palestra, and eating in Houston Hall, the Penn community amounted to similar challenges.
Americans across the country turned out for the midterm elections yesterday, and the Penn community was no exception. 1,931 ballots were cast at two voting locations on campus, Houston Hall and ARCH, with students voting as early as 7 a.m. Pennsylvania Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro was declared the winner by CNN at 11:22 p.m., and while Lt. Gov. John Fetterman had a longer wait, he was eventually declared the winner of the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race over 1986 Wharton and Medical School graduate Mehmet Oz by MSNBC at 12:53 a.m. on Nov. 9.
“Hi! Are you registered to vote?”
Liz Magill was officially inaugurated as Penn’s ninth president on Oct. 21, 2022. The ceremony took place in the morning and was followed by an academic symposium with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. Her inauguration also coincided with Homecoming weekend when thousands of alumni returned to campus, fusing both celebrations in one. While crowds gathered to witness Penn football’s historic 6-0 winning streak, the game was interrupted by Fossil Free Penn protestors, delaying the second half by over an hour and resulting in 19 student arrests.
College Hall, the oldest building on Penn's Campus, was built in 1871, 133 years after Penn's founding. Since then, Penn has expanded its campus to 299 acres in what is known today as University City.
"Hi, I'm Liz Magill!"
Thousands of Philadelphians gathered in front of City Hall Friday to protest the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade, ending the constitutional protection to the right of abortion. While Pennsylvanians will still be able to access abortion facilities, the ripple of those who lost this ability was certainly felt in Philadelphia. The ruling also came at a time when the future of abortion rights in Pennsylvania will be decided in November as Republican nominee for governor Doug Mastriano does not support abortion rights, while Democratic nominee for governor Josh Shapiro does. With chanting, tears, and a great deal of emotions in the air, here’s a look into Friday's protest.
Students, teachers, families, lawmakers, and many others gathered on the National Mall of Washington D.C. on June 11, 2022, to protest the recent acts of gun violence around the United States. The first March for Our Lives protest took place in the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Fla., in 2018. With chants, tears, and a wide range of emotions running high, here’s a look into the March for Our Lives rally last Saturday.
Last week, security officers, housekeeping staff, and other Philadelphia community members gathered in front of the Benjamin Franklin statue to protest unfair wages, unsafe practices, and workplace harassment — among other issues.
Through both rain and sunshine, the Class of 2022 concluded their time as undergraduate students at Penn on Monday. In comparison with the virtual commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 two years ago and the limited attendance celebration for the Class of 2021, this year's ceremony is marked by many signs of post-pandemic life. Families and friends filled the stands of Franklin Field, and graduates enjoyed each other's presence without the separation of masks.
Holi, an ancient Hindu festival that celebrates the beginning of spring and the blossoming of love, took place on College Green last Friday. It was the first time that the festival was celebrated by the Penn community since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With a myriad of colors streaking across the sky, here’s a look into how the Penn community celebrated Holi on April 1, 2022.
Dear high school seniors,
The NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships took place at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta from March 16 to March 19. Among the participants are three Penn swimmers: juniors Catherine Buroker and Anna Kalandadze, and fifth-year senior Lia Thomas. With Thomas becoming the first transgender NCAA swimming champion, protestors and supporters outside the competition venue, and a whirlwind of cheering, felicitation, and controversy, here's a look into the national stage where three Penn women's swimmers competed across four days.
I feel like I’m always playing Tetris with my Google Calendar.
Today, students from Penn and Drexel, as well as members of the Philadelphia community, gathered in front of College Hall to stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people. Though the armed conflict is on another side of the globe, the Penn community certainly felt its ripple. With the crowd passionately chanting, banners flying, and the Ukrainian national anthem echoing in the wind, here’s a look into today’s march in solidarity with Ukraine.
After eighteen years of service, President Amy Gutmann bid farewell to the Penn community today. After being nominated by President Biden in July and confirmed by the United States Senate on Feb. 8, 2022, she will shortly depart for Berlin, where she will serve as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Germany.
You’ve all seen the viral tweet.
The world ebbed and flowed with its fair share of monumental events in 2021. Riding alongside the waves, the Penn community was no exception.
Every day when I leave class, I step outside into the wintery Philadelphia weather, take off my mask, and take a deep breath of the crisp air, feeling refreshed. It is almost comedic how an act as trivial as taking off a mask can bring someone so much relief.
I stood in the corner of a dimly lit fraternity house, solo cup in hand, observing the commotion in front of me. The air reeked of cheap beer accompanied by the occasional crisp sound of ping pong balls landing in cups. I had two thoughts in mind: it is surreal that I’m finally at college after a year of online school and I can’t believe how much I’m enjoying a fraternity party.