Articles by Isha Chitirala
12/17/24 8:11pm
Penn graduate Luigi Mangione charged with murder as an act of terrorism in CEO killing
2020 Penn Engineering graduate Luigi Mangione was indicted on one count of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder — along with eight additional charges — in the UnitedHealthcare CEO case on Dec. 17. 12/05/24 2:56am
Penn students, faculty voice concerns about Penn Police raid, barricades at U. Council meeting
At the meeting, several students and professors raised concerns about Penn Police's execution a search warrant at an off-campus residence belonging to pro-Palestinian student activists in October. 11/25/24 10:34pm
Annenberg study finds that both Democrats and Republicans underestimate diversity of party views
The study disputes the notion of severe political polarization in American politics, and suggests many Americans have misconceptions about both major political parties. 11/17/24 10:05pm
Penn Political Science professors diagnose election results, Trump’s victory at roundtable event
Professors John Lapinski, Matthew Levendusky, Marc Meredith, and Diana Mutz discussed their thoughts on the election and had a Q&A session with an audience of about 100 undergraduates and faculty. 11/09/24 7:12pm
O’Brien breaks touchdown record as Penn football smashes Cornell 67-49
It was the Quakers’ most points scored since Ivy League play began in 1956. 11/07/24 1:55am
Penn professors cancel classes, delay exams as campus takes stock of Trump victory
After 1968 Wharton graduate and former President Donald Trump was named the winner of the 2024 presidential election, Penn professors acted quickly — canceling classes, offering resources, and adjusting exam schedules. 10/22/24 12:13am
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, United Auto Workers president rally Phila. voters for Harris
At the “Get Out the Early Vote” rally, Ocasio-Cortez and Fain encouraged an energized crowd of around 250 attendees to continue canvassing and door knocking in the final two weeks leading up to Election Day. 10/17/24 3:21am
‘Who is Rishabh Wuppalapati?' Penn student wins two nights in a row on ‘Jeopardy!’
Wuppalapati said that he auditioned for the game show “on a whim." 10/15/24 12:01am
Gwen Walz visits Phila. for campaign event to mobilize LGBTQ+ voters
On Thursday, Walz emphasized the importance of political engagement and highlighted the pro-LBGTQ+ record of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. 09/28/24 5:43pm
Sayin's three-touchdown day fuels Penn football to 27-17 win over Colgate
The senior quarterback threw for 320 yards and did not turn the ball over in the rainy win. 09/25/24 2:10am