Democrat Chaka Fattah has served Philadelphia well over the past 14 years. His opponent, Republican Adam Lang, simply doesn't match up to his legislative experience. We believe Fattah deserves another term. While we disapproved of his politically-selfish move to run for Mayor while still serving as our Congressman, Fattah has taken a leading role on education initiatives for lower-income students and for health care reform.

Senator Obama is not our savior. He will not solve all our problems in his first hundred days. He will not restore the economy overnight. But while Senator McCain is a candidate with a compelling history of public service, Obama offers a compelling vision for the direction of this country.

Running for Auditor General of Pennsylvania are incumbent Democrat Jack Wagner, Republican Chet Beiler and Libertarian Betsy Summers. Wagner has been Pennsylvania's Auditor General for the past three years and has a combined total of 30 years of political experience.

With Homecoming and Halloween squeezed into one weekend, students most likely appreciated the extra hour of sleep - or party time - that daylight savings time allowed. As the days get shorter, the leaves turn colors, and as the temperature drops, flip flops and shorts are replaced by Ugg boots and sweatpants.

McCain McCain wants to make the information higher-education institutions report to the government each year available to families to help students make more informed choices. He also wants to simplify higher-education tax credits and federal financial aid.

Although a Democrat has never held the position of Pennsylvania Attorney General, that could change this year. The three candidates running are Democrat John Morganelli, Republican Tom Corbett and Libertarian Marakay Rogers. Corbett, 59, is the current Pennsylvania Attorney General and has served in this position since 2005.

Name: Sarah Louise Heath Palin Party Affiliation: Republican Birthday: Feb. 11, 1964 Birthplace/Where she has lived: Palin was born in Sandpoint, Idaho and moved to Skagway, Alaska as an infant. In 1972, she moved to Wasilla, Alaska, where she lived until college.

Incumbent James Roebuck, Jr., 63, is running unopposed for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives seat from the district of West Philadelphia. "I hope [the lack of opposition is] confirmation that I've been doing a great job as state rep," he said. Roebuck, a Democrat, has been in office since 1985.

The record for the largest pinata in the world was broken in Philadelphia yesterday. But the pinata itself, to the dismay of the hundreds gathered for the event, stayed intact. A large crowd formed at Washington Avenue and South Broad Street yesterday afternoon to see the breaking of a six-story pinata filled with 8,000 pounds of candy, but many left disappointed after safety concerns caused the breaking to be postponed.

Democratic nominee Barack Obama and Republican nominee John McCain have some similarities and differences concerning their approaches to foreign affairs. Obama believes diplomacy is important to achieving international security , and he is willing to sit down with the leaders of all nations.

Penn students and activists for Asian Americans United battled City Council on Saturday over the proposed Foxwoods Casino in the Gallery at 10th and Market streets. City Council listened to hours of testimony, largely from opponents of the planned casino, who spoke of rampant gambling addictions in the Asian-American community and Chinatown's history of being threatened with expressways, prisons and stadiums.

McCain The McCain plan is based on "Four Pillars of Reform:" Affordability, Access and Choice, Portability and Security, and Quality. The senator says he will make health care more affordable by ensuring competition between insurance companies, drug companies, hospitals and doctors.

In these volatile economic times, it's important that Pennsylvania have an experienced Treasurer to handle the state's finances. Democratic candidate Rob McCord is that person. As a venture capitalist, expert on budget and regulatory issues, and business leader, McCord has the economic savvy necessary to bring jobs to Pennsylvania, prudently manage state assets, and pursue policies that will put the state back on sound fiscal footing.

Incumbent Chaka Fattah (D.-2nd District) is running against Republican Adam Lang in his bid for the U.S. House of Representatives. Fattah, 51, has held this House seat - which represents North and West Philadelphia, as well as Cheltenham Township in Montgomery County - since 1994.

Philadelphians will vote on several ballot initiatives to amend the city's Home Rule Charter. The first ballot initiative asks whether Philadelphia should merge the duties of the Fairmount Park Commission and the Department of Recreation into a newly created Department of Parks and Recreation.

When Penn students enter their polling station tomorrow, they may see some familiar faces making sure everything runs smoothly. A number of students will be serving as poll workers and watchers to facilitate the voting process and to ensure that no illegal activities take place.

As the United States' financial sector melts down, the usually low-key race for Pennsylvania state treasurer has gained unusual prominence. The state treasurer acts as steward of the commonwealth's finances, directing taxes and managing state assets, such as pension funds.