Articles by Paige Rawiszer
12/06/24 1:05am
Penn leaders warn of challenges to immigration, financial aid, research during Trump presidency
Vice President of Government Affairs Jeffrey Cooper cited several potential effects of Trump's leadership, including threats to higher education, changes to tax policies, and altered immigration laws. 11/14/24 2:54am
Inside Elon Musk and Trump’s friendship: The two Penn alumni jointly revamping government
Musk and Trump — two of Penn's most prominent alumni — were unlikely allies as recently as two years ago, when Musk wrote that Trump should "hang up his hat & sail into the sunset." 11/06/24 3:58am
Election night watch parties in Phila., Washington represent misplaced hopes for Harris
In Washington, the Harris-Walz campaign held a watch party at Vice President Kamala Harris’ alma mater, Howard University. 11/06/24 2:39am
Donald Trump, Penn alumnus, defeats Kamala Harris to win second term as president
Fox News first called the election for the Penn graduate around 1:50 a.m. on Nov. 6, declaring Trump the victor of the 2024 presidential election to clinch his second term in office. 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. 10/17/24 9:59pm
1990 Wharton MBA graduate hopes to become next U.S. senator from New Jersey
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with Bashaw about his time at Penn and his race for the vacant United States Senate seat in New Jersey. 09/12/24 3:33pm
Pro-Palestinian activists claim responsibility for vandalism of Ben Franklin statue
An Instagram post from the pro-Palestinian group Penn Students Against the Occupation of Palestine showed video footage of an unidentifiable individual splattering red paint on the statue. 09/06/24 12:52am
Penn students attend Democratic, Republican conventions in Annenberg course
The course, COMM 4280: “Convention, Debates, and Campaigns,” sent a delegation of its students to both the Republican National Convention in July and the Democratic National Convention in August. 05/02/24 1:59am
U.S. House expands investigations into antisemitism at Penn, other college campuses
The investigation is an expansion of several ongoing investigations into universities' — including Penn's — handling of antisemitism on their campuses. 04/24/24 1:44am
Here are Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary results — and how Penn differed from the rest of the state
From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, 575 voters in the Penn community cast their ballots at three polling locations across campus. 04/16/24 11:25pm
Fels graduate, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker talks public safety, voting at Penn Dems event
Parker spoke to an audience of approximately 60 people at the Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics about public safety, combating the drug epidemic, and encouraging voter participation. 04/15/24 9:55pm
Penn lecturer vying for nomination in Pa. attorney general race talks campaign, time on campus
Former Bucks County Solicitor and Penn Carey Law lecturer Joe Khan spoke with The Daily Pennsylvanian about Penn and his campaign for attorney general. 03/25/24 12:22am
'Helluva cancer center': New transcripts shed light on President Joe Biden's connection to Penn
In the transcripts released March 12, Biden spoke about his professorship at Penn, his work at the Penn Biden Center, and Penn Medicine. 03/13/24 12:49am
U.S. House committee grills special counsel on classified documents found at Penn Biden Center
During the March 12 congressional hearing, Democrats and Republicans alike probed Hur — who ultimately declined to bring charges against Biden — on the findings of his investigation. 03/11/24 12:54am
1968 Wharton graduate, former President Donald Trump to contest third election after Nikki Haley withdraws
In her speech announcing her concession of the GOP primary, Haley said that she would “congratulate [Trump] and wish him well” — but notably did not endorse him. 02/23/24 12:01am
Penn community members share mixed reactions to Pa. Sen. John Fetterman's pro-Israel stance
While Fetterman campaigned on progressive issues and was endorsed by progressive groups, the political left has expressed disapproval with his stance. 01/18/24 1:36am
A look into the ongoing federal investigations over Penn’s response to antisemitism
Following Magill's resignation, The Daily Pennsylvanian looked at the federal actions taken against Penn amid allegations of antisemitism on campus. 12/10/23 10:57pm
Penn alumni, donors shared mixed opinions on Magill and Bok's resignations
Some alumni expressed concern over how Magill's resignation followed significant backlash and what her resignation means for free speech. 12/09/23 4:58pm