Politics
Drexel President John Fry pledges support for a Pa. bill to increase anti-hazing policies
“We are in the process of reviewing the bill with appropriate staff," University spokesperson Stephen MacCarthy wrote in an email to The Daily Pennsylvanian.
'It's a human issue': Penn freshmen lead walkout against gun violence as part of national movement
"We’re not viewing this as a partisan issue," Co-organizer and College freshman Simran Chand said. "It’s a human issue. People are dying on the streets. It’s not about who’s in office."
'It makes Democrats cry': Michael Knowles tells Penn students why they should vote for Trump
Referring to Penn as 'Trump University,' the conservative speaker said one reason to vote for Trump was because 'it makes Democrats cry, and their salty, delicious, leftist tears give [him] joy.'
Ben Franklin's life's work is now available online for the first time
Thousands of Benjamin Franklin’s documents were made available by the Library of Congress for the first time in honor of his death on April 17, 1790.
Pennsylvania colleges may see stricter hazing consequences under new proposed 'Tim’s Law'
The bill, named after Tim Piazza who died in a hazing-related incident at Penn State, received unanimous approval from the Pennsylvania Senate, and Governor Wolf has already expressed support for its intentions.
At a Penn event, policy makers pick apart nuances of racism and poverty in gun violence
State official and Penn alum Robert Reed said while there is a national dialogue on mass shootings, gun violence is particularly prevalent in Phila., adding that since 2001, over 25,000 have been shot in Philadelphia alone.
Penn groups invite conservative editor Michael Knowles to discuss 'Reasons to Vote for Trump'
Knowles recently published a best-selling book called 'Reasons to Vote for Democrats.' The book, which contained 266 blank pages, seems to suggest that there are in fact no reasons to vote for Democrats.
'People's views can change': student leaders on Lamb's controversial remarks while at Penn
In recent months, an online comment allegedly written by Connor Lamb, sworn into office April 12, when he was studying at Penn resurfaced, in which he described Israeli actions as “terrorism.”
Philadelphia's ICE Office is one of the nation's most aggressive, according to report
According to an analysis of unpublished ICE data, 64 percent of immigrants arrested in PA, WV, and DE didn’t have criminal convictions. The national figure, on the other hand, is 38 percent.
Amy Wax argues for revival of traditional marriage values at Penn Law debate
Penn Law professor Amy Wax said that academics promoting “pluralism and the demoralization of sexuality” are “living the 50s and talking the 60s."
Two Penn alumni launch VOHTE — a 'one-stop shop' for voters to get info on all candidates
2014 Penn Law graduate Dafan Zhang said he came up with the idea for VOHTE after running for State House in 2014 while simultaneously studying at Penn Law.
At 'Immigration Town Hall,' community gathers to weigh Penn's role in immigration policy
The event discussed the intricacies – and ambiguities – of sanctuary city policy and Penn's role within the immigration debate.
Penn students engage congressional candidates on key issues, challenges in new Pa. district
The newly-drawn fifth district encompasses all of Delaware County and a large part of South Philadelphia. Some worry that the constituency is too large and too diverse to unify.
Penn students head to D.C. to advocate against Trump's proposed cuts to a food stamp program
Students in the Penn Public Policy Consulting club will meet with Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey, Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed, and Pennsylvania Representative Robert Brady.
UN High Commissioner calls for protection of 'human rights under siege' at Perry World House
The Perry World House hosted a colloquium titled “Prospects for Reform on International Migration and Refugees” was held on April 10.
Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill denied bail again despite increase in public support
Mill’s longstanding probation case has proceeded since 2008, when he was first accused of involvement in an illegal drug sale.
Wax to receive award for 'courage' in facing the backlash of 'speaking uncomfortable truths'
The National Association of Scholars, often characterized as a conservative advocacy group combatting a "liberal bias" in education, will present the Peter Shaw Award to Wax on April 12.
Students discuss Penn's role in city gentrification, transportation at Polybian Society event
"We can see these impacts as institutions like Penn continue to expand into the communities they occupy — by building dorms, dining halls, and academic buildings," Polybian Society Consul and College junior Brianna Raposo said.
At 'Women Who Don't Usually Lecture' event, speakers encourage resilience and non-conformity
Philadelphia-based speakers came from different backgrounds to Penn Law, but they all encouraged non-conformity and resilience.