Articles by Jasmine Ni
05/02/24 3:16pm
Philadelphia Police Department declines to disband encampment after Penn requests immediate help
Penn Public Safety recently issued its fourth UPenn Alert — the first alerts since the encampment started eight days ago. 04/30/24 12:07pm
Penn begins disciplinary proceedings for student organizers of Gaza Solidarity Encampment
The revelation of disciplinary action comes as Penn’s Gaza Solidarity Encampment is continuing its sixth day on College Green. 04/28/24 3:26am
With eyes on Gaza Solidarity Encampment, here’s how Penn responded to similar demonstrations
As the encampment and programming continues, here is how the University has responded to previous instances of student activism on campus. 04/24/24 1:44am
Here are Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary results — and how Penn differed from the rest of the state
From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, 575 voters in the Penn community cast their ballots at three polling locations across campus. 04/23/24 12:41am
A voter's guide to the April 2024 Pennsylvania primary elections
The Penn community will be voting on a variety of elected positions in the 2024 primary elections, from United States president to state representative. 04/18/24 8:40pm
Biden rallies in Philadelphia, receives endorsement from 15 members of Kennedy family
Biden, a former Penn Professor of Presidential Practice, addressed an energetic crowd in a speech that contrasted his plan against former President and 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump. 04/17/24 10:04pm
Magill’s shadow looms large over Columbia leaders’ congressional testimony on antisemitism
In many regards, the hearing resembled the December 2023 hearing in which former Penn President Liz Magill was grilled about the state of antisemitism on the University's campus. 04/11/24 11:05pm
Penn political groups clash over gun control, Israel-Hamas war at GPA all-party debate
The event drew around 80 attendees, who watched representatives from Penn Democrats, Penn College Republicans, and Penn for Liberty engage in a discussion for more than an hour. 04/04/24 2:02am
Here's what withdrawn Penn donors think about the 2024 presidential election
“I have not and will not — ever — support Donald Trump for president of the United States or dogcatcher of the smallest municipality anywhere on the planet,” one donor wrote. 03/21/24 10:23pm
House committee challenging Penn tax-exempt status demands documents amid antisemitism investigation
Committee Chair Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Interim President Larry Jameson inquiring about disciplinary actions taken against individuals and groups whose antisemitic activity violated University policy. 03/11/24 12:54am
Supreme Court rules in favor of 1968 Wharton graduate, former President Donald Trump in ballot eligibility case
The decision ensures that Trump's name will appear on both the primary and general election ballots in Colorado, Maine, and other states that have issued similar challenges. 02/19/24 12:26am
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro releases budget proposal focused on legal marijuana, education, transit
The DP looked closely at four aspects of Shapiro's proposal with potential significant impacts on the Penn community — education, public transportation, marijuana legalization, and human services. 02/05/24 10:45pm
Penn alum, Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan proposes legislation to expand abortion access
The bill seeks to overturn a law alleged to limit abortion access in Pennsylvania. 01/18/24 10:56pm
1968 Wharton graduate, former President Donald Trump removed from Colorado, Maine ballots
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear the case on February 8. 11/13/23 11:11pm
Penn clarifies upperclassmen housing process ahead of 2024-2025 applications
The application period for rising juniors and seniors opened on Oct. 31 and is set to close at 5 p.m. on Nov. 21, for the 2024-25 academic year. 10/31/23 9:15pm
Biden administration unveils plan to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia on campuses
The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security will join forces with campus law enforcement to monitor and address hate-related threats and offer federal support to educational institutions. 10/08/23 8:22pm
SNF Paideia Program receives $13 million grant to support growth
Since the program’s establishment in 2019, SNF has provided Penn with over $20 million across three grants. 10/03/23 9:34pm