Students scratching, sneezing, sniffling—and scolding socialists. A joke about pollen allergies is racist as long as it plays off the Black Lives Matter mantra, “I can’t breathe.”…… Read more “Bernie Backer Berated for Meme Referencing Black Lives Matter”
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Dr. Amy Wax and Dr. Isabel Sawhill Discuss Marriage and the Family
America is facing a crisis: the decline of marriage and family values. According to the Pew Research Center, 72% of adults were married in 1960. Today, only…… Read more “Dr. Amy Wax and Dr. Isabel Sawhill Discuss Marriage and the Family”
Students Tear Down Flyers Advertising Michael Knowles Event
Tuesday afternoon, flyers advertising “Reasons to Vote for Trump,” an event scheduled Thursday with Michael Knowles, were found scattered across the ground on Locust Walk. The flyers…… Read more “Students Tear Down Flyers Advertising Michael Knowles Event”
VIDEO | Reasons to Vote for Trump: A Conversation with Michael Knowles
Conservative commentator gave speech in Huntsman Hall on Thursday 4/19 Michael Knowles, Managing Editor of the right-leaning publication The Daily Wire and author of the New York…… Read more “VIDEO | Reasons to Vote for Trump: A Conversation with Michael Knowles”
Tom Steyer and the “Need to Impeach” Campaign Visit Penn
On February 17, 2018, the Penn Democrats hosted billionaire hedge fund manager and Democratic mega-donor, Tom Steyer. The event focused on “the need to impeach,” as Steyer…… Read more “Tom Steyer and the “Need to Impeach” Campaign Visit Penn”
UPenn Facebook Endorses Comment Calling Trump “An Embarrassment”
On February 6th, the University of Pennsylvania’s official Facebook account announced Andrea Mitchell as the 2018 Commencement speaker for graduation, yet the true surprise unraveled in the…… Read more “UPenn Facebook Endorses Comment Calling Trump “An Embarrassment””
“Write On!” Mandates Yearly Anti-Oppression Training
A club at UPenn has held mandatory anti-oppression training for the last two years. These sessions have included “Power Flowers,” a “Privilege Circle,” and discussions about identity.…… Read more ““Write On!” Mandates Yearly Anti-Oppression Training”
Gutmann Asks Students to Lobby Against Trump Tax Plan
Remove By Dominic Gregorio Penn president Amy Gutmann sent an email Thursday morning asking students to lobby against Trump-backed Republican tax reform proposals making their way through…… Read more “Gutmann Asks Students to Lobby Against Trump Tax Plan”
Flood the Trustees’ Meeting: Fossil Free Penn Calls for Divestment
By Daniel Tancredi Student activist group Fossil Free Penn (FFP) held a silent protest at a meeting of the University of Pennsylvania’s Board of Trustees on Friday, November…… Read more “Flood the Trustees’ Meeting: Fossil Free Penn Calls for Divestment”
Penn Students Hold Presentation on Environmental Racism
By Daniel Tancredi The student group Fossil Free Penn held a discussion on environmental racism as part of its weeklong engagement project called “Divestfest” Wednesday afternoon. About…… Read more “Penn Students Hold Presentation on Environmental Racism”
Panhellenic Council Tells You What Not to Wear for Halloween
Halloween is almost upon us, and nothing is scarier on a 2017 college campus than cultural appropriation. Accordingly, the Penn Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (OFSL)…… Read more “Panhellenic Council Tells You What Not to Wear for Halloween”
Huntsman Speaks on U.S.-China Relations at Penn
Remove Jon Huntsman, Jr., Penn alum and former governor of Utah, spoke at Huntsman Hall on February 15 in a forum titled U.S. and China: Where We…… Read more “Huntsman Speaks on U.S.-China Relations at Penn”
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