For Republicans, Romney stands out as the best choice. In comparison to Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and Texas Rep. Ron Paul, Romney has adopted a moderate stance and will pose the most productive challenge to President Barack Obama on key political and economic fronts.

Undeterred by the rain, Future Civic Leaders, a D.C.-based non-profit aimed at encouraging civic and political engagement in youth, held an all-day workshop on Sunday for Philadelphia high schoolers. Twelve aspiring activists from are high schools spent the day at Hillel discussing problems in their communities, devising action plans and creating petitions.

College sophomore Seth Simons saw his most recent play staged Sunday, as Front Row Theatre Company produced Minuet – A Lullaby in Harrison’s Heyer Sky Lounge. Representatives from Front Row and the Kelly Writers House chose Simon’s script from about half a dozen competitors as the winner of the 2012 New Playwriting Fellowship.

21-year-old YouTube star Kevin Wu has 2.3 million subscribers — more followers than people in Philadelphia. Known as “KevJumba” online, Wu screened his new movie “Hang Loose” for the hundreds of students packed in Claudia Cohen Hall G17 Sunday night.

On a wet Sunday afternoon, presidential hopeful Ron Paul addressed a large crowd of supporters in Independence Mall in Philadelphia. Paul’s talk focused on the key components of his platform and referenced the country’s history. VIDEO: Ron Paul Rally at Independence Hall

After less than three years on the job, 1983 College graduate Rich Ross stepped down as chair of Walt Disney Studios on Friday.

In their final tune-ups before this weekend’s Penn Relays, the Penn men’s and women’s track teams posted a number of impressive performances.

The Penn men’s golf team won the Navy Spring Invitational in Annapolis, Md., on Sunday.

Penn trailed, 5-1, late in the third quarter and was down, 7-4, with four minutes left in the game. Although they cut the deficit to one, they couldn’t complete the comeback.

All three of the Penn rowing teams struggled against superior-ranked teams this weekend, failing to notch a single first-place finish in 14 starts.

On Senior Day at Levy Pavilion, none of the team’s seniors were able to walk away with a victory in their matches.

On Friday, the Red and the Blue played their final home match and picked up a 5-2 win. On Sunday, the Red and the Blue would fall to No. 73 Columbia, 6-1, in the Big Apple.

The Penn baseball team fell short against division leader Cornell. Dropping three of four, the Quakers (16-20, 7-9 Ivy) are officially done.

The Quakers swept the Big Red in a Friday doubleheader on Friday before splitting with them on Saturday.

At Franklin Field on Senior Day, Penn took care of business with a commanding 15-6 win over Brown. But it wasn’t until after the game that the Quakers (7-5, 5-1 Ivy) truly celebrated.

College senior Megan Reed recently sat down with The Daily Pennsylvanian to reflect on her experience as the president of Penn’s chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Homewood Suites, owned by Hilton Hotels and Resorts, will have a soft opening May 1 with operations fully open to the public. An official grand opening with formal tours will take place early August. GALLERY: Homewood Suites on Walnut Street