Politics
Fighting Islamophobia at Penn: is tolerance enough?
What is it really like to live as a Penn student of Muslim faith in today’s contentious climate?
Tweets and GIFs: A gateway to political discourse
If you’ve ever seen the name “Donald Trump” on your Twitter or Facebook feed, you’ve engaged in the sound bite culture of political discourse.
Penn fellow weighs in on the meaning of terrorism
The debate over what counts as terrorism comes after Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio spoke out against Mayor Kenney’s denial of terroristic action as the cause of the recent Philadelphia shooting.Former VP candidate Sarah Palin endorses Trump
Former Governor of Alaska and 2008 vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin will endorse presidential candidate Donald Trump, the Trump campaign announced Tuesday.
Vice President launches initiative to cure cancer at Penn
The launch of Biden’s mission to cure cancer comes months after his eldest son and 1991 College graduate Beau Biden from brain cancer.
From free college to Trump University: 2016 presidential candidates' tuition and loan platforms
With the 2016 election fast approaching, it’s time to take a closer look at the top presidential candidates’ platforms on college tuition and loans.
Penn breaks silence on Donald Trump...sort of
Without mentioning Trump specifically, Gutmann criticized his proposal to ban Muslims from the U.S.
Penn for Trump dumps Trump
After months of Donald Trump’s inflammatory insults, Penn for Trump has finally had enough.
Former Fels instructor Jim Kenney enters office as 99th mayor of Philadelphia
In his inauguration speech, Kenney focused on the cooperation of City Hall, local businesses and average citizens.
Penn politicos respond to DNC data breach
The controversy impacted student organizations like Penn for Hillary and Penn for Bernie.
Phila. mayor says Donald Trump should be banned from the city
Nutter called Trump's comments 'vile' and 'ignorant'
Penn Law conference explores PTSD among veterans
The Penn Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law's conference on "Preventing and Treating the Invisible Wounds of War" focused on the effects of combat-related psychological injuries in veterans.
Newly elected freshman Class Board members reflect on their campaigns
Freshmen criticize superficial campaign goals and politicking, but appreciated face-to-face time with classmates.
Donald Trump calls for "complete" ban of Muslims entering U.S.
“Our country cannot be the victims of horrendous attacks by people that believe only in Jihad, and have no sense of reason or respect for human life,” Trump wrote in a statement.
The legacy of Mayor Nutter, in the eyes of Penn
Left with less than four more weeks until Democrat Jim Kenney takes over as Mayor of Philadelphia on Jan.
For one Penn student, Syrian refugee crisis hits close to home
College and Wharton sophomore Sami Petros has seen the issues firsthand.
Student anti-gun group founder speaks at event with Hillary Clinton
Last Thursday, College freshman Natalie Breuel’s hands shook as she walked onto the stage at a black tie charity gala for the anti-gun violence Brady Campaign.
College senior Tiffany Trump appears on 20/20 with father and siblings
Trump and his family recently sat down with ABC News’ Barbara Walters for a televised interview on the prime time news program “20/20."
Carly Fiorina speaks at Penn
While most Penn students were rushing to a class or yawningly getting out of bed, Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina was speaking in Irvine Auditorium.