Inside the central exchange on the Hill between Penn President Liz Magill and Rep. Elise Stefanik
During the hearing, Stefanik repeatedly asked Magill if a call for the genocide of Jewish people would violate Penn’s policies or code of conduct.
During the hearing, Stefanik repeatedly asked Magill if a call for the genocide of Jewish people would violate Penn’s policies or code of conduct.
Penn community members held Israeli flags and signs that read “zero tolerance for antisemitism,” while chanting “no place for hate at Penn.”
“President Magill, the time for apologies is over," a petition with over 18,000 signatures read. "It is time for you to step down."
The pro-Palestinian sit-in has been ongoing since Nov. 14, featuring film screenings, workshops, and lectures.
Penn community members held Israeli flags and signs that read “zero tolerance for antisemitism,” while chanting “no place for hate at Penn.”
“President Magill, the time for apologies is over," a petition with over 18,000 signatures read. "It is time for you to step down."
Shapiro spoke with The Daily Pennsylvanian and other reporters, repeating his condemnation of Magill's comments about genocide of Jewish people to Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.).
In a statement provided to the DP, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) wrote that the committee will use its "full Congressional authority" to hold Penn accountable for antisemitism on campus.
During the hearing, Magill said it was "context dependent" when asked whether individuals calling for the genocide of Jewish people violate Penn’s code of conduct.
House Republican leadership hosted a press conference on Tuesday with Jewish college students ahead of Congressional testimony from leaders in higher education about antisemitism on college campuses.
In her opening statement, Magill focused on “essential” immediate actions that Penn is undertaking, including increased security and the formation of an antisemitism task force.
Magill delivered an opening testimony and then fielded various questions from committee members about antisemitism on campus.
Students expressed concern that the perspectives of non-Zionist Jewish community members “aren’t being heard” by University administration.
Foxx reflected on Magill's testimony and the overall state of higher education in her interview with the DP.
Students filed the lawsuit under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and allege that Penn "subjects them to a pervasively hostile educational environment."
The hearing, titled “Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism,” will begin at 10:15 a.m.
On Sunday night, demonstrators gathered outside the Goldie location in Rittenhouse Square, chanting, "Goldie, Goldie, you can’t hide, we charge you with genocide" as they marched along Walnut Street.
The Daily Pennsylvanian broke down the key context behind Magill's upcoming testimony and what else people can expect at the hearing.
The joint rally — which was hosted with the Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes — featured speakers sharing the organizations’ shared stances against gentrification and occupation.
The panelists discussed the cancellation of progressive Jewish group Penn Chavurah's screening of "Israelism" and the Palestine Writes Literature Festival.