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Penn men's tennis proud of its multiculturalism

By Matt Fine · April 27, 2016

Mostly unnoticed during the comeback and in the post match celebration, however, were the chants his teammates were belting out. They weren’t in English. Led by senior Ismael Lahlou, the chants for Pompan, the hero of the match, were in Arabic.

White House announces $100 million grant for community colleges

By Julia Bell · April 26, 2016

On Monday, Vice President Joe Biden announced a $100 million White House program to expand tuition-free community college programs in a speech at Philadelphia Community College.

On Primary Day in Pennsylvania, multiple races to watch

By Elizabeth Winston · April 26, 2016

After months of on campus voter registration, campaigning and opinionated Facebook protest today is primary day in Pennsylvania.

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Alessandro van den Brink | Keeping it civil

By Alessandro van den Brink · April 26, 2016

Like those at most northeastern universities, many of Penn’s students are liberal. Because of this, I wasn’t surprised when I read an article in The Tab called “What it’s like being a Republican at Penn." The writer interviews a member of Penn College Republicans who details some of the abuse he’s received simply based on his political orientation, including a moment in which he wore a College Republicans tank and was told “I can’t believe you’re wearing that.” The one part of the interview that seemed out of place and inaccurate, however, was when the anonymous Republican claims, “I believe conservatives are very tolerant of liberals while liberals are very intolerant of conservatives.” While the rest of the piece is a glowing endorsement of bipartisan thinking and respecting opposing viewpoints, this sentence simply throws across an unsubstantiated stereotype that really isn’t true.

Alec Ward | It's a shame

By Alec Ward · April 26, 2016

It’s been a tough week, and it’s only Wednesday. Everyone had too much end-of-semester work to enjoy the nice weather over the weekend, Donald Trump W’68 won the Pennsylvania primary, and the DOJ launched a ludicrous and unconstitutional attempt to criminalize academic open expression. If you, dear reader, read this column with any sort of regularity, you can likely guess that I could write angrily about any of these at length.

Shun Sakai | Almost there

By Shun Sakai · April 26, 2016

SHUN SAKAI is a College junior from Chestnut Hill, Mass.

Shun Sakai | Almost there

By Shun Sakai · April 26, 2016

SHUN SAKAI is a College junior from Chestnut Hill, Mass.

White House announces $100 million grant for community colleges

By Julia Bell · April 26, 2016

On Monday, Vice President Joe Biden announced a $100 million White House program to expand tuition-free community college programs in a speech at Philadelphia Community College.

On Primary Day in Pennsylvania, multiple races to watch

By Elizabeth Winston · April 26, 2016

After months of on campus voter registration, campaigning and opinionated Facebook protest today is primary day in Pennsylvania.

How the Pennsylvania primary works

By Charlotte Laracy · April 26, 2016

On Tuesday, the real race in Pennsylvania will take place on the bottom of the Republican ballot, where voters will directly select delegates, almost 80 percent of which are unpledged.

In the 1976 primaries, Reagan decided to choose a running mate from Pennsylvania, Sen. Richard Schweiker, in the hope that he would help Reagan take Pennsylvanian delegates away from Ford. | Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Delegates, not voters, historically hold balance of power in Pa. primary

By Sydney Schaedel · April 26, 2016

Seventy one Republican and 210 Democratic delegates will be on the line when Pennsylvania votes on Tuesday.

Republican presidential candidate and Ohio Gov. John Kasich visited a South Philadelphia diner to talk to prospective voters.

Gov. John Kasich meets with press, supporters and Penn students at South Phila. diner

By Rebecca Heilweil · April 26, 2016

On Monday, Republican presidential candidate John Kasich stopped by the Penrose Diner in South Philadelphia to talk with Pennsylvania voters.

'I loved Penn,' Trump says at West Chester University rally

By Pat Goodridge · April 26, 2016

West Chester students had mixed feelings about having such a controversial political figure visit their school.

Penn’s South Asian co-ed fusion dance group Penn Masti won the Best Mix category in the dance competition Bollywood America | Courtesy of Mithin Thomas

Penn Masti wins Best Mix at Bollywood America

By Shoba Babu · April 26, 2016

The curtains opened as the pitch black darkness brightened to reveal flashing shades of deep crimsons, sparkling golds, and jet blacks.

The Penn Graduate School of Education has won a large grant to study the changing law schools admissions market.

Graduate School of Education to investigate implications of declining law school applications

By JinAh Kim · April 26, 2016

The Graduate School of Education won a $138,000 grant earlier this month to study the law school admissions market.

Despite the support for Penn LGBTQ students, LGBTQ faculty members do not receive the same level of support from the University.

Defining diversity: LGBTQ faculty often find themselves outside the bounds

By Chloe Cheng · April 26, 2016

In recent years, recruitment of a diverse faculty has been a topic of much discussion within Penn’s administrative circles.

Catcher Matt O'Neill has burst onto the scene in his first year at Penn, leading Ivy League freshmen in homers, slugging percentage, runs, and runners caught stealing.

Matt O'Neill already among the Ivy League's best in his rookie season

By Nick Buchta · April 25, 2016

As Penn baseball coach John Yurkow was faced with the prospect of life without former co-Ivy League Player of the Year Austin Bossart following the 2015 season, he didn’t have to look all that far from home.

Following his breakout junior season, Penn baseball's Tim Graul was named Ivy League Player of the Year, joining his teammate, Matt O'Neill, who won Rookie of the Year honors.

Tim Graul tears it up, Grauls the competition for Penn baseball

By Cole Jacobson · April 25, 2016

If there were any questions about the Quakers’ production from behind the plate, consider junior catcher Tim Graul the answer.

Although student apathy has been the hallmark issue of Athletic Director Grace Calhoun's tenure, there are a lot of similarities that run between rooting for the Red and Blue and following a professional sports team.

Pollack | Why we love pro sports teams — and how that can apply to Penn

By Jonathan Pollack · April 25, 2016

As a professional sports fan, it does not make sense to me why so many people who are passionate about professional sports are not passionate about Penn’s teams.

After starting the season as backup catcher, Bossart (c'15) has ascended the ranks of the Lakewood Blueclaws and is now a full-time starter in his first year out of Penn.

Checking in with pro baseball player and former Quaker Austin Bossart

By Tom Nowlan · April 25, 2016

There’s definitely something in the water when it comes to Penn baseball catchers.

With rugby sevens making a return to the Olympic Games this summer, it seems only fitting that Penn rugby is poised for another strong performance in the Ivy Championships.

Penn rugby builds a team, promotes an unheralded sport in Philadelphia

By Anna Dyer · April 25, 2016

At the Olympics this summer in Rio, there will be a sport making its long-awaited return. Last played at the Olympics in 1924, the return of men’s and women’s rugby sevens to the world games will bring a sport that most Americans know little about into popular view.

Fiction vs. reality: finals edition

April 25, 2016

Guest column by Majid Mubeen | Anti-Muslim Rhetoric: a Challenge to the Dignity, Safety and Lives of the Community

By Majid Mubeen · April 25, 2016

In a post-9/11 world, Islamophobia is not uncommon, and many Muslims and non-Muslims can recount instances of undue fear-mongering, ranging from high school bullying to murder. More recently, we must note that anti-Muslim sentiment has resurged in light of upcoming Presidential elections, with proclamations threatening the sense of belonging for Muslims all over this country.