In the 2018 historic midterm elections, Penn students turned out in record-breaking numbers at polling stations across campus.
9/11 10th Anniversary Issue
To house all sophomores on campus, Penn may convert some high rise triples into quads
Penn announced it would require all sophomore students to live in a college house, starting in three years. New College House West's opening in 2021 will help accommodate these students.
John Legend tweets in praise of Florida restoring voting rights for over 1 million felons
The newly passed amendment restores the voting rights of most convicted felons who have completed their sentences, with the exception of those convicted of murder or sex crimes.
Penn football to meet Harvard in Homecoming showdown
This Saturday, Penn football will be playing its final home game of the year, marking the last time the senior players compete in front of the crowd at The Frank.
To house all sophomores on campus, Penn may convert some high rise triples into quads
Penn announced it would require all sophomore students to live in a college house, starting in three years. New College House West's opening in 2021 will help accommodate these students.
John Legend tweets in praise of Florida restoring voting rights for over 1 million felons
The newly passed amendment restores the voting rights of most convicted felons who have completed their sentences, with the exception of those convicted of murder or sex crimes.
Penn women's basketball set to open season on the road at Siena
The opening game will include many new faces on the Quakers' squad, including three new members of the starting lineup. After graduating four seniors, including three starters, this year's Penn team is significantly younger.
Penn men's basketball had a wild first game. Here's what to make of it
Penn men’s basketball had perhaps the most eventful season opener in recent memory at George Mason. The Quakers survived all the adversity to eke out a 72-71 win. Here are three takeaways from the first game of the season.
Five Penn field hockey players named to All-Ivy teams, led by Schneck and Meily
Penn field hockey’s season may be over, but the accolades are just coming in.
Best of Penn 2018
It's that time of year again: Street's annual Best of Penn issue is here. You voted on your favorite food, drinks, shops, occasions, and communities and the results are in. Here are the winners of this year's 26 Best of Penn categories, plus Street staff's favorites for some oppositional fun.
"I want this to show how seriously we take our right to vote," Gutmann said. "The implications are very, very clear; young people’s voices need to be heard."
Sireesh Ramesh | Midterms weren’t a total loss for Dems, but they spell trouble for presidential dreams
If Democrats are to win over Trump’s rural, working-class coalition — which will be essential for a successful 2020 outcome — they must take concrete stances on these social issues that helped Trump win in 2016 and helped Republicans keep the Senate in the midterms.
Julia Mitchell | Results of the midterms are as underwhelming as both parties’ agendas
It would be easy to credit Trump’s tweets for every tactful or tactless exercise in misdirection. But these distractions are sown by all sides, and finger-pointing is not unique to one party.
Penn alumni Mary Scanlon, Conor Lamb, and Josh Gottheimer won their seats along with Trey Hollingsworth and David Scott.
Presidents from Princeton, Rutgers pen joint letter urging DeVos to protect transgender students
'As presidents and chancellors of leading American research universities, we write to express our deep concern and dismay at reports of possible withdrawal of federal agency protections for transgender people,' the letter wrote.
Strickberger twins bring award-winning magazine to Penn
Through their interscholastic and award-winning magazine InLight, Max and Sam Strickberger aim to expand their goal of breaking down social injustice to Penn and Philadelphia.
Penn freshman Michael Nevett featured in TIME magazine for his role in #NeverAgain
One of the key organizers for the anti-gun violence protest in Washington D.C. is now a College freshman, and he's looking to continue the fight at Penn.
Julia Mitchell | Don’t donate to Penn
Donors to universities should expand access to education, not exacerbate the imbalance between institutions.
Penn Athletics strengthens alumni ties, reaches sponsorship deal with AXIA Time
On Monday, the department announced a new partnership with AXIA Time, a maker of Swiss watches.
Penn men's basketball edges George Mason in season opener, loses Betley to injury
In a very exciting season opener that came down to the final seconds, Penn men’s basketball took down George Mason, 72-71. Even with the win, the biggest story of the night, however, was a major injury to junior guard Ryan Betley.



















