Articles by Paige Rawiszer
12/01/23 12:44am
Penn Political Union, FIRE host panel about free speech and academic freedom on campus
The panelists discussed the cancellation of progressive Jewish group Penn Chavurah's screening of "Israelism" and the Palestine Writes Literature Festival. 11/08/23 1:08am
2016 Fels Institute of Government graduate Cherelle Parker first woman elected mayor of Philadelphia
Parker, a former Philadelphia city councilmember and Pennsylvania state representative, faced Republican candidate David Oh and emerged as the winner with 74% of the vote. 11/01/23 1:58am
Penn launches online harassment resource amid campus tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas war
Penn's Office of Audit, Compliance, and Privacy website provides information regarding online harassment and how community members can receive support. 10/25/23 1:15am
Penn Club of Israel disengages from University due to admin. response to Palestine Writes festival
In the statement, the Club said that its alumni members will effectively stop their public support of the University. The Club plans to continue its philanthropic efforts within the Israeli community and beyond. 10/21/23 3:48pm
Penn investigating antisemitic vandalism next to AEPi house as potential hate crime
The graffiti, found by members of AEPi around 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 20, read “The Jews R Nazis.” 10/05/23 10:00pm
CNN personality Michael Smerconish talks role of media in politics at SNF Paideia event
Smerconish is the host of Smerconish on CNN and the host of his daily radio show on SiriusXM. 09/25/23 9:15pm
Student political groups discuss free speech on campus after Penn receives low ranking
Penn placed second to last for the second year in a row. 09/19/23 10:51pm
Penn student groups encourage civic engagement on National Voter Registration Day
On Nov. 7, registered voters will elect various state judicial candidates as well as a new mayor of Philadelphia and City Council members. 08/30/23 9:52pm
Pa. senator proposes state-wide ban on legacy admissions – including at Penn
In the memorandum, Williams voiced his concern that allowing legacy admissions at Pennsylvania universities would violate the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding affirmative action. 06/14/23 11:51pm
DPS anticipates traffic delays for 'foreseeable future' due to Interstate 95 collapse
After a section of I-95 partially collapsed, Pennsylvania state police closed lanes in both directions between the Woodhaven and Aramingo exits. 04/10/23 10:35pm
Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang discusses entrepreneurship at on-campus event
Student groups proposed a policy initiative to a group of distinguished judges, including former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter. 04/05/23 6:00am
Penn Daily: Wednesday, April 5 briefing
Listen to the top headlines on Wednesday, April 5 with our newsletter anchor. 04/04/23 11:22pm
Phila. mayoral candidate Jeff Brown talks with DP about student vote at campus event
Brown said that Penn students have the potential to sway the results of the mayoral election. 03/29/23 11:14pm
Penn political groups divided on affirmative action, debate methods for diverse admissions
Politicians across the ideological spectrum have disagreed about the future of affirmative action ahead of the court's ruling for two cases filed by Students for Fair Admissions against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. 03/22/23 12:13am
Penn student groups from across political spectrum take part in GPA debate
During the debate, panelists discussed political issues such as crime and criminal justice, affirmative action, environmental justice, and minimum wage policies. 02/07/23 9:53pm
Penn Young Democratic Socialists of America to host event with Phila. city council candidate
Mclllmurray is running for one of the open at-large seats on the council. 02/05/23 10:34pm
Three Phila. mayoral candidates with Penn connections speak to DP about campaigns
Penn community members include 2016 master's graduate Cherelle Parker, 1993 College graduate Helen Gym, and 2000 Wharton certificate-holder James DeLeon. 01/18/23 9:47pm
Penn's political groups 'hope to keep momentum going' following midterm elections
Representatives from College Republicans, Penn Young Democratic Socialists of America, and Penn Dems hope to focus on the Philadelphia mayoral race and increasing engagement within the Penn community. 12/02/22 1:32am
Penn graduate reads from her debut novel, "Big Girl," at Kelly Writers House event
This past Tuesday at Kelly Writers House, Sullivan read two excerpts from her new novel, focusing on the central themes of race, self-image, femininity, class, and sexuality. 11/17/22 1:32am