Politics
Pro-Palestinian activists who participated in Van Pelt Library study-in to face disciplinary action
According to a Feb. 27 press release, five students received a memo that their involvement in the study-in was grounds for "disciplinary proceedings."
Supreme Court to review 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump's presidential immunity claim
The Supreme Court, which agreed to expedite the case, said that it will hear arguments on Trump's immunity the week of April 22.
Penn community members host College Green vigil in memory of victims of Oct. 7 Hamas attacks
At the vigil, Penn undergraduate and graduate students displayed red and yellow handmade poppies, a flower abundant in Israel.
Freedom School for Palestine demonstrators host second 'study-in' followed by rally
The Freedom School for Palestine staged another study-in on Sunday in the Van Pelt Library between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m., followed by a rally in front of the library.
Penn community members share mixed reactions to Pa. Sen. John Fetterman's pro-Israel stance
While Fetterman campaigned on progressive issues and was endorsed by progressive groups, the political left has expressed disapproval with his stance.
Jewish Penn students to attend House roundtable on antisemitism
The nine universities that have students attending the roundtable include Penn, Harvard, and Columbia.
Penn students divided by President Joe Biden's policies toward Israel-Palestine conflict
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with multiple Penn students and prospective voters about their thoughts on Biden's stance on the conflict.
Penn officials interrupt Van Pelt Library 'study-in' by pro-Palestinian activists, force relocation
About 15 protestors arrived at the Moelis Reading Room at 10 a.m. and filled one table, moving to Houston Hall around 7:30 p.m. after a University Life representative asked them to leave.
1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump visits Philadelphia, announces new sneaker brand
“We’re going to turn this country around fast,” Trump said. “And we’re going to remember the young people, and we’re going to remember Sneaker Con.”
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.
Penn Leads the Vote hosts Valentine’s Day event to boost voter registration before primary election
The "Love Your Vote" event on Feb. 14, which offered La Colombe coffee and treats along with election resources, was facilitated by several PLTV members who aided students in completing voter registration forms.
Egyptian writer Abdelrahman ElGendy speaks at Penn about political activism, imprisonment
At the event, ElGendy discussed his political activism and participation in the Arab Spring, which led to his subsequent arrest and incarceration in Egypt.
Democrats prevail in Bucks County Pa. House special election, winning majority in chamber
Prokopiak won the special election in Bucks County with 67.7% of the vote on Feb. 13, giving Democrats a 102-100 majority in the state House.
Former Polish president Lech Wałęsa speaks about the future of democracy at Perry World House
Wałęsa discussed how prospects for democracy have changed globally, given threats posed by Russia to Ukraine and the rest of the Western world, and shared his hopes for the future.
Pennsylvania, Phila. Democrats endorse Rep. Andy Kim in New Jersey Senate election
Kim, who has held his seat in the House of Representatives since 2019, has largely been viewed as an underdog in the race.
Penn Political Union hosts panel discussing free speech, guest speaker regulation in university setting
Penn Political Union president and College sophomore Mia Antonacci moderated the event, focusing on the question of whether it is “appropriate to prohibit individuals from speaking at a university based on the falsehood of their statements.”
DOJ declines to prosecute President Joe Biden over classified documents found at Penn Biden Center
The investigation yielded evidence that classified materials were “willfully retained” after his vice presidency ended in 2017.
Supreme Court poised to allow 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump access to state primary ballots
The court heard oral arguments about Trump's eligibility to hold presidential office, with many justices appearing skeptical of multiple aspects of Colorado’s decision.
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro allocates Penn Vet funding for 2024-25 after Dec. withholding over antisemitism
The budget proposal included the same amount of funding for Penn Vet as the 2022-23 budget.