Politics
Some students won't go home this summer because of travel ban fears
Although Trump’s revised travel ban for citizens of six Muslim-majority countries no longer applies to international students in the United States who have a valid visa, it has still affected students’ plans for the summer.
A student group from Harvard is inviting controversial speakers to campus in pursuit of free speech
Harvard sophomore and President of the group, Conor Healy told the Harvard Crimson that the groups hopes to “[test] the university’s policies on free speech."
Steve Forbes: House Republicans don't understand 'the real problem' with health care
“What we’re going through right now is result of mistakes and policy errors," Forbes said at a College Republicans event. "The good news is that errs can be overcome and mistakes can be corrected and we can move forward.”
Penn students and administrators express worry for budget cuts to college preparation programs
Under the proposed budget, TRIO — a consortium of programs that includes Upward Bound — would have its budget slashed by 10 percent. GEAR UP, a state and partnership grant program for public schools in low-income neighborhoods, would lose one third of its federal funding.
Drexel reportedly launches investigation into professor's controversial tweets
After initially defending a professor’s controversial tweets as free speech, documents show Drexel is now launching an investigation.
Meet the freshman running for school board in his home district
“I’m closer to the student body,” College freshman Harrison Meyer said. “You know, I can understand them more easily than the current board — the current board makes very little effort to reach out to the students.”
Students for Justice in Palestine holds 'Israel Apartheid Week'
Students for Justice in Palestine are hosting "Israeli Apartheid Week" for the second time at Penn despite receiving backlash last year.
Stanford professor uses Access Hollywood screen-grab in event promotion, starting another free speech debate
Stanford University spokeswoman Lisa Lapin noted the university’s nonprofit status as being an integral component of decisions regarding the image’s use.
The terrorist attack in Sweden hit close to home for students studying abroad or with family in the country
“Before going abroad, I was worried something like this was going to happen, but not in Sweden," College junior Lacey Chaum said. "It was the first time I ever felt like Stockholm was unsafe.”
Current state of voting technology is in a 'crisis,' Wharton research team says
“Everything we can do to make the voting experience more trustworthy and more efficient is a step towards ensuring higher participation in our democratic processes,” student author and Wharton MBA student Michael Windle said.GOP and Green Party contest new Dem representative in North Philly with claims of illegal electioneering
Republican nominee Lucinda Little and Green Party nominee Cheri Honkala claim that democrats used intimidation techniques to win the election.
Some colleges provide housing to students affected by the travel ban — Penn is helping on a 'case by case' basis
Following the executive orders of the immigration ban on the entry of refugees from Muslim-majority countries, some universities announced that they will be providing free summer housing for international students impacted by the orders.
Penn Democrats welcome other chapters across Pa. for weekend convention
The event represented an effort by Penn Dems to bolster relations with the Pennsylvania College Democrats.
Before entering politics, Jon Huntsman, Jr. was an elusive presence at Penn
Jon Huntsman, Jr. became a Quaker in 1985 — to the complete surprise of most of the over 100 classmates The Daily Pennsylvanian reached out to about him.
College Republicans event with Trump's former campaign manager is canceled
"I do want to emphasize though that potential protests played absolutely no role in the cancellation of event," College Republicans political director and Wharton sophomore Owen O'Hare said in a text message.
Ivanka Trump at Penn: polished, removed and 'destined for success'
Members of the Wharton Class of 2004 who remembered Trump generally described her as polished, hardworking and nice. Like her father, she transferred to Penn before her junior year, and she wasn’t particularly involved in Penn’s social scene.
Ivanka Trump is officially another Penn graduate working in the White House
The Washington Post and the New York Times reported that the new unpaid position of assistant to the president grants Trump her own office in the West Wing, security clearance and communication devices.
Biden came to Penn again, this time to joke about memes, take selfies and tell Trump to 'grow up'
“It’s great to be here as a part of Penn not paying tuition,” Biden said. His two children and two grandchildren graduated from Penn. “You all have an A as far as I’m concerned.”
Meet the three Penn alumni who serve on the Philadelphia City Council
Three Penn alumni are currently members of the Philadelphia City Council. Here’s a brief introduction to each one of them.