Politics
Two Penn alumni launch VOHTE — a 'one-stop shop' for voters to get info on all candidates
2014 Penn Law graduate Dafan Zhang said he came up with the idea for VOHTE after running for State House in 2014 while simultaneously studying at Penn Law.
At 'Immigration Town Hall,' community gathers to weigh Penn's role in immigration policy
The event discussed the intricacies – and ambiguities – of sanctuary city policy and Penn's role within the immigration debate.
Penn students engage congressional candidates on key issues, challenges in new Pa. district
The newly-drawn fifth district encompasses all of Delaware County and a large part of South Philadelphia. Some worry that the constituency is too large and too diverse to unify.
Penn students head to D.C. to advocate against Trump's proposed cuts to a food stamp program
Students in the Penn Public Policy Consulting club will meet with Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey, Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed, and Pennsylvania Representative Robert Brady.
UN High Commissioner calls for protection of 'human rights under siege' at Perry World House
The Perry World House hosted a colloquium titled “Prospects for Reform on International Migration and Refugees” was held on April 10.
Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill denied bail again despite increase in public support
Mill’s longstanding probation case has proceeded since 2008, when he was first accused of involvement in an illegal drug sale.
Wax to receive award for 'courage' in facing the backlash of 'speaking uncomfortable truths'
The National Association of Scholars, often characterized as a conservative advocacy group combatting a "liberal bias" in education, will present the Peter Shaw Award to Wax on April 12.
Students discuss Penn's role in city gentrification, transportation at Polybian Society event
"We can see these impacts as institutions like Penn continue to expand into the communities they occupy — by building dorms, dining halls, and academic buildings," Polybian Society Consul and College junior Brianna Raposo said.
At 'Women Who Don't Usually Lecture' event, speakers encourage resilience and non-conformity
Philadelphia-based speakers came from different backgrounds to Penn Law, but they all encouraged non-conformity and resilience.
How new privacy regulations in Europe could affect Penn students traveling abroad
The change that will be going into effect in May is the expansion of these pre-existing rules to apply to entities outside of the E.U.
Former DOJ lawyer explains why she left the Trump administration at a Penn Law event
Chen said that while she was working for the DOJ, she found it “too ironic for words” to evaluate the ethics of the companies who spoke to her, presenting their various compliance policies.
Trump's threats to restrict visas prompt Chinese students at Penn to adjust post grad. plans
"It’s not just about the policy, it’s more about the trend and government's attitude which makes me feel much less welcome,” a student said. “I don’t want to be in a place I’m not welcome.”
How Amy Gutmann is — quietly — leading Penn through political tumult
Gutmann has remained largely silent since Trump took office, focusing on policy rather than the Penn alum and president himself.
Organizers say Penn Women's Week highlighted 'voices of women who might not always be heard'
PAGE and Penn Democrats hosted the “Know Your IX” panel discussion, which focused on Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments Act and its lasting effect on the ways that universities handle sexual assault.
What the three Congressional candidates running in Penn's district told us about their plans
The incumbent in the third district is Rep. Dwight Evans (D-Philadephia), who is running against two newcomers: Democrat Kevin Johnson and Republican Bryan Leib.
PA has the second highest organic food sales of any state, according to gov. issued report
This increase in Pennsylvania follows a nationwide trend of organic food sales, reported by a USA Today analysis of data from the Organic Trade Association.
Pennsylvania will allow some medical schools to research medical marijuana
Penn Medicine, Drexel University, and the University of the Sciences have all expressed interest in furthering medical marijuana research, according to NBC Philadelphia.
As 50-year reunion looms, Penn Class of 1968 unsure whether Trump will — or should — return
The DP contacted 287 people for this story. Of the 59 people who responded, 50 said they expected Trump not to attend the reunion. Nine people said they expected Trump to attend.
Meet Michael Avenatti: the Penn graduate representing Stormy Daniels against President Trump
Described as 'a racecar-driving lawyer from California,' Avenatti has become a central figure in Daniels' case against Trump and has made no effort to stay behind the scenes.