Jelani Hayes
Recent articles
Amy Gutmann: top dog administrator
The top Google hits for “Amy Gutmann” may return the familiar face of Penn’s president, but further down is another President Amy Gutmann — owner and manager of the Canine University of Ohio. Like most universities, the school consists of students, professors and administrators.
Quality of Philadelphia court system under question
Philadelphia’s civil courts were found to be among the best in country, contrary to their “judicial hellhole” reputation, a study finds.
College freshman Seth Koren not elected as alternate delegate for Pa. second district
College freshman Seth Koren will not have an opportunity to represent the Republican Party at August’s National Convention in Florida.
Trial date set for Tania Chairez
Chairez’s lawyer Lloyd Long said, however, the date may change in order to allow Chairez and Bryn Mawr College junior Jessica Hyejin Lee, who was arrested with Chairez on March 14, to face trial on the same day.
Experts debate Florida's Stand Your Ground law
The Trayvon Martin case now has legal minds wondering whether George Zimmerman would have been arrested if he had shot 17-year-old Martin in Pennsylvania. And the answer seems to be yes.
Penn alum part of group buying Philadelphia Media Network
Krishna P. Singh, Holtec International Corporation chair CEO, is among a group of six local investors who will acquire the Philadelphia Media Network for $55 million, the company announced yesterday.
Wharton sophomore places third in memory competition
On Saturday, three Penn students competed in the USA Memory Championship in New York, and Wharton sophomore Michael Mirski took home third place, defeating around thirty adults.
Veterinarian to study other side of therapuetic dog petting sessions
During reading days every year, Rodin College House hosts “Destress with Dogs,” an event where students can play with therapy dogs, certified dogs with people-friendly temperaments. The idea is that petting animals helps people reduce stress.
Penn Law in legal battle with Louis Vuitton
A Law School student group got itself into haute water with Louis Vuitton.
Charles Gray no longer eligible for alternate delegate position
After being challenged by a fellow student, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania declared that Charles Gray will no longer be on the ballot for the April primaries.
Student opponent challenges validity of Charles Gray's bid
College freshman Seth Koren is challenging College and Wharton senior Charles Gray on the alternate delegate ballot for the Republican National Convention.
Penn students apply to Teach For China
Less than two percent of children in rural China who enter elementary school continue on to college. Teach For China is determined to change that.
Rendell bid on Philadelphia newspapers creates controversy
The future of journalistic integrity in Philadelphia’s major newspapers is being questioned as a group of political big shots bid for the paper.
'Vagina Monologues' to empower women for twelfth year in a row
It was late on a Tuesday night, and The Vagina Monologues cast was finishing its dress rehearsal before the show premieres tonight at 8 p.m. in Irvine Auditorium.
Teach for America receives mixed reviews from academic community
As college students around the nation apply for Teach for America, some debate the true effectiveness of the program.
State rejects unlawful redistricting plan
In a four to three decision, the Court struck down a plan on Jan. 25 that divided town and municipalities into different districts in a way that would favor Republican incumbents in state legislature.
Planned Parenthood funding sparks controversy
After public uproar over its decision to stop funding Planned Parenthood, Susan G. Komen for the Cure decided to continue funding existing grants last Friday. The organization made no promise to fund them with future grants.
Bill proposes mandatory ultrasounds for women seeking abortions
The Women’s Right to Know Act would require women seeking abortions to undergo an ultrasound test at least 24 hours before the procedure. The ultrasound test would be used to determine the gestational age of the fetus.
Republican redistricting plan denied by Pa. Supreme Court
To the surprise of many, the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court — which has a Republican majority — remanded the redistricting proposal on Jan. 25, sending it back to the Commission, saying that the plan was “contrary to the law.”
'Operation Ivy League' ends with Columbia student arrest
Last week, a final guilty plea came from a member of Columbia’s former drug ring, exposed in 2010. Adam Klein was the last of five male students to plead guilty to charges of dealing drugs to other students.
