Articles by Charlotte Comstock
11/13/24 1:51am
Casey declines to concede Pa. Senate race, citing remaining ballots despite call for McCormick
The Associated Press called the race for McCormick on Nov. 7, projecting that he would defeat Casey by less than 30,000 votes. 11/07/24 1:51am
‘I saw myself in Kamala’: Penn students come to terms with four more years of Trump
Many students voiced dismay and concern at the specter of a second Trump presidency, especially after his victories in swing states like Pennsylvania and with potential Republican control of control. 10/29/24 12:52am
Harris discusses potential landmark female presidency, importance of young voters at Phila. rally
At the rally, speakers including Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, and Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Joanna McClinton stressed the importance of voter turnout. 10/29/24 12:38am
Former classmates, fraternity brother of Donald Trump Jr. reflect on his time at Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with former peers of Donald Trump Jr. in order to understand his life as an undergraduate student before his rise to political prominence. 10/28/24 1:19am
Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost visits Penn Dems tabling event, talks youth vote
Frost spoke with The Daily Pennsylvanian about how Generation Z and college students can influence the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. 10/16/24 12:41am
With five days until the Pa. voter registration deadline, here's what Penn students need to know
Here's what to know before Pennsylvania's voter registration and mail-in ballot request deadline later this month. 10/07/24 11:50pm
‘This election has to be earned’: Parker, Democratic governors campaign for Harris in Phila.
The governors addressed issues such as the importance of voter turnout this election and the role that Pennsylvania will play in deciding the 2024 presidential election. 09/05/24 2:04am
Several Penn classes explore presidential election amid tumultuous campaign
Here are four courses highlighting how Penn is approaching teaching about the election. 04/30/24 12:20am
Penn Reproductive Justice holds art exhibition about reproductive inequity
It included paintings, photographs, and written artwork displayed around the green for the public to view. 04/19/24 1:35am
Margaret Atwood speaks at Penn about gender, politics, and her creative process
In conversation with Penn classical studies professor Emily Wilson, Atwood spoke about her novels and poetry, approaches to writing, and the status of women's rights. 04/10/24 2:13am
Aravind Krishnan named recipient of Sarah Katz Award for project on access to CPR, AED
The award provides $5,000 in funding for an undergraduate student working on initiatives to promote health literacy and community outreach. 04/03/24 10:03pm
Local activists, Penn panelists discuss urgency of preserving Chinatown against redevelopment
The conversation was moderated by Kecia Fong, a lecturer and Ph.D. candidate at Penn, and drew an audience of around 100 people. 03/21/24 8:52pm
Former White House staffers under Trump admin. reflect on their experience ahead of 2024 election
Alyssa Farah Griffin and Sarah Matthews, who served on the White House communications team under the Trump administration, shared their thoughts on the Republican Party and why they will not be supporting Trump in the upcoming presidential election. 03/12/24 11:35pm
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Maureen Dowd, Ashley Parker speak at Kelly Writers House
Penn English professor Paul Hendrickson — a former Washington Post reporter who taught Parker when she studied at Penn — hosted the conversation in front of an audience of around 100 attendees. 02/22/24 12:06am
Penn named a 'Top Producing Institution' of Fulbright Students for 2023-2024 academic year
In 2023, 30 current students and recent alumni from Penn were offered an award to study, pursue research, or teach English in more than 20 countries. 02/19/24 12:21am
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. 02/14/24 12:52am