Articles by Vidya Pandiaraju
11/29/23 10:39pm
Penn community members discuss concerns about antisemitism, Islamophobia at U. Council open forum
President Liz Magill opened the forum by acknowledging the shooting of three college students of Palestinian descent that occurred last Saturday in Burlington, Vermont. 11/21/23 12:26am
Freedom School for Palestine sit-in enters second week despite threats from Penn officials
The group has outlined three key demands towards top University representatives: ceasefire in Gaza now, the protection of freedom of speech at the University, and the institution of critical thought on Palestine. 11/16/23 12:12am
Penn political groups debate Israel-Hamas war, immigration policy at GPA all-party debate
Around 50 attendees watched representatives from Penn College Republicans, Penn Democrats, Penn for Liberty, and the Penn Young Democratic Socialists of America debate a variety of topics. 11/15/23 3:15am
Five pro-Palestinian student activists remain in Houston Hall overnight after Penn threatens arrests
Penn Police Deputy Chief of Investigations Michael Morrin told the protestors that they would be arrested if they did not leave the building and gave them a 30-minute warning before arrests would begin. 11/07/23 8:15am
Over 20 members of Congress send letter to Magill criticizing Penn response to Israel-Hamas war
President Liz Magill has previously condemned the Hamas attack on Israel and antisemitism on campus in multiple statements to the Penn community. 10/30/23 9:26pm
Academic freedom 'impaired' by U. response to Israel-Hamas war and Palestine Writes, AAUP-Penn says
The AAUP statement says that the University’s response to the situation has catalyzed “targeted harassment from within and beyond” the community, allegedly from students as well. 10/26/23 1:51am
Demonstrators challenge Penn, Drexel, and intimidation efforts at national pro-Palestine rally
Rally-goers showed solidarity with people in Gaza amid continuing airstrikes and a mounting death toll in the region, and they called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. 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. 10/19/23 2:31am
Hundreds of Palestine, Israel demonstrators gather on Penn’s campus amid ongoing violence in region
Around 200 pro-Palestine supporters gathered together in front of Van Pelt-Dietrich Library for a walkout and vigil, and 50 pro-Israel supporters stood silently against the backdrop of the Benjamin Franklin statue. 10/09/23 12:00am
Pennsylvania Supreme Court candidate speaks to Penn Dems about importance of election
McCaffery spoke about the unique power of the state Supreme Court to make decisions that affect Pennsylvanians. 09/25/23 10:11pm
Wharton first year Steven Li elected president of Class Board 2027 by 22 votes
Wharton first year Steven Li won the Class President seat with 269 votes — 22 more than runner-up College first year Musab Chummun. 09/10/23 9:34pm
Penn Carey Law professor to represent coalition challenging anti-abortion law
Penn Carey Law professor Seth Kreimer is defending the Idaho coalition that is challenging the No Public Funds for Abortion Act. 09/05/23 9:52pm
2010 College graduate convicted for involvement in Jan. 6 riots
The riot was incited by 1968 Wharton graduate and former president Donald Trump, who was recently indicted on charges for his role to overturn the 2020 presidential election. 04/25/23 11:51pm
Rebecca Rhynhart, Helen Gym speak about plans for Phila. during on-campus mayoral forum
Around 40 undergraduate and graduate students, as well as some citizens of Philadelphia, attended the event at the Perelman Center for Political Science & Economics Auditorium. 04/24/23 5:19pm
Over 1,900 Penn student workers begin unionization effort, citing inadequate support
Students cited low pay, insufficient health benefits, and a lack of support for international students. 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. 04/09/23 11:11pm
Black Student League, Penn Dems host first woman Pennsylvania House Speaker at on-campus event
Around 25 students gathered to discuss issues with Speaker McClinton, who represents part of Philadelphia. 04/04/23 9:59pm
1968 Wharton graduate, former president Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts
Trump is the first sitting or former president to face criminal charges. 03/30/23 11:44pm
Philadelphia mayoral candidates debate at on-campus forum ahead of primary election
Community members heard from candidates Allan Domb, 2016 Fels Institute of Government master's graduate Cherelle Parker, David Oh, Derek Green, Jeff Brown, and Maria Quiñones Sánchez. 03/26/23 10:35pm