Politics
Penn politicos respond to DNC data breach
The controversy impacted student organizations like Penn for Hillary and Penn for Bernie.
Phila. mayor says Donald Trump should be banned from the city
Nutter called Trump's comments 'vile' and 'ignorant'
Penn Law conference explores PTSD among veterans
The Penn Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law's conference on "Preventing and Treating the Invisible Wounds of War" focused on the effects of combat-related psychological injuries in veterans.
Newly elected freshman Class Board members reflect on their campaigns
Freshmen criticize superficial campaign goals and politicking, but appreciated face-to-face time with classmates.
Donald Trump calls for "complete" ban of Muslims entering U.S.
“Our country cannot be the victims of horrendous attacks by people that believe only in Jihad, and have no sense of reason or respect for human life,” Trump wrote in a statement.
The legacy of Mayor Nutter, in the eyes of Penn
Left with less than four more weeks until Democrat Jim Kenney takes over as Mayor of Philadelphia on Jan.
For one Penn student, Syrian refugee crisis hits close to home
College and Wharton sophomore Sami Petros has seen the issues firsthand.
Student anti-gun group founder speaks at event with Hillary Clinton
Last Thursday, College freshman Natalie Breuel’s hands shook as she walked onto the stage at a black tie charity gala for the anti-gun violence Brady Campaign.
College senior Tiffany Trump appears on 20/20 with father and siblings
Trump and his family recently sat down with ABC News’ Barbara Walters for a televised interview on the prime time news program “20/20."
Carly Fiorina speaks at Penn
While most Penn students were rushing to a class or yawningly getting out of bed, Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina was speaking in Irvine Auditorium.
Penn's political leaders respond to new controversial anti-gun violence group
Since the formation of the new student group Penn Against Gun Violence was announced last week, campus discussion on the already controversial issue of gun rights has intensified.
Million Student March advocates for academic reform across the nation to Penn
The group migrated to College Green to join the SOUL march in solidarity with students protesting at Yale and the University of Missouri
Social media users react to SOUL's "#WeAreMizzou #WeAreYale #WeArePhilly" protest
SOUL, or Students Organizing for Unity and Liberation, led a protest Thursday afternoon in which students marched up and down Market Street and ended in front of Amy Gutmann's house.
Newly elected Philadelphia mayor and city council push Penn to pay PILOTs
With Kenney and Gym in office, many expect there will be a more rigorous push for Penn to fund Philadelphia schools by paying PILOTs.
Planned Parenthood visits campus to discuss political action
Last night, Maggie Groff, the Vice President of External Affairs for Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania, spoke to Penn students about Planned Parenthood’s role in recent and upcoming elections.
Students protest NJ politician for anti-LGBTQ comments
Scott Garrett previously refused to pay dues to the National Republican Congressional Committee because it had recruited and supported LGBTQ candidates in past elections.
Donald Trump hosts 'SNL' amid protests outside studio
Donald Trump’s second Saturday Night Live stint embraced its controversy.
Students stack up presidential candidates on minority issues
Although nationally the two Democratic presidential front-runners Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton have struggled to hold and maintain their favorability among black voters, at Penn students believe both candidates have something to offer black constituents.
Jim Kenney cruises to easy victory in Philadelphia mayoral race
In the mayoral election, Jim Kenney, the Democratic candidate, received 101,660 votes — 84 percent of the popular vote — and top Republican candidate Melissa Bailey received 17,823 votes. Democrats in Philadelphia have a 9-1 voter advantage.