"Hillary Clinton has been that role model for me since 1992," Banks said. "She’s my queen. She’s my democratic ideal.”

1996 College graduate and actress Elizabeth Banks came to Penn Monday to support Hillary Clinton and encourage Penn students to vote in November. Here are five things we learned about her life and political views.

Several student groups of varying political interests and affiliations at Penn hosted viewing parties Monday night.

Josh Shapiro currently serves as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and Chairman of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners.

In addition to its continuing efforts on voter registration, Penn Leads the Vote wants to promote a voting culture at Penn and promote voting around campus.

The decision came upon the unanimous recommendation of an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee on Divestment assigned to review divestment.

Even in an election where Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump once called Mexican immigrants “criminals” and “rapists,” there is little evidence showing that Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton is performing any better among Latino voters compared to previous Democratic presidential candidates. 

Jonathan Zimmermann's book, "Campus Politics: What Everyone Needs to Know," puts student demonstrations in a historical context.

"Officer Miller’s bravery underscores the courage and professionalism of our Penn Police force," Gutmann said. "We are blessed to have the best university police department in the nation."

On Wednesday, UMOJA hosted a student panel discussion about what issues are most important to minorities in the 2016 election.

In today's political climate, it can sometimes seem impossible for the two major parties to come together on any issue. A new Penn group hopes to change that.

“I couldn’t be more proud of the leader who will take my place,” Obama said. “I will do everything in my power to get her reelected.”

“This is a fundamental choice about who we are as a people,” Obama said. “This is a choice about the meaning of America.”

Some students back Republican nominee on largely liberal campus.

Penn City and Regional Planning professor William Grigsby sees holes in Clinton’s plan.

For Penn students who call Puerto Rico their home, there is a clear answer to the debt crisis.

“Let’s talk about the large orange elephant in the room, Donald Trump.” Warren said, to a chorus of boos. “Donald Trump is a small, insecure money-grubber who will never be president of the United States!”