The Social Ivy editor Emma McClure argues that a Sidechat poll about election related breakups underscores the complexities of navigating politics while dating, particularly if you lack communication.
Mural Wars | A timeline of Cuban students’ decades-long push to remove offensive art at La Casa Latina
A long history of tensions over the mural controversy. Photo Credit: Jennifer Mesa By Jennifer Mesa Editor’s Note: This piece is part of a series. As a part of this series, we plan to release pieces that highlight Cuban students’ voices, experiences, opinions, and news on the mural conflict as it continues to unfold today. If you have any additional information about this topic, you would like to better understand it, or if you have responses, please email jenmesa@sas.upenn.edu. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear when we release the next part. Established…
C.H. Henry | Who’s more in tune with your vote?
A look at how pop culture and music have resonated with young voters in the 2024 election. Photo Credit: R: KamalaHQ’s X circa July (credit: Reddit) L: Trump’s twitter circa 2021 (credit: Axios) By C.H. Henry “Vibe.” In a word, that is what music adds to a presidential campaign. Or, at least, that was the term mentioned by most Penn students I interviewed. The songs of Charlie XCX and Lee Greenwood do not sound very similar, but to the ears of these college students, either genre of music may be the soundtrack of the next four years. With it being…
Classes canceled as 2024 Election reactions ripple through campus
With emotions running high, students and professors navigate the divide over classroom discussions, academic adjustments, and post-election support spaces. Photo Credit: Reagan Reese By Jennifer Mesa and Reagan Reese As the 2024 elections come to a close, emotions across the country continue to run high. While one half of the nation celebrates a sweeping victory, the other grapples with a major defeat. This political division is apparent at Penn, where students are overwhelmingly expressing disappointment with the outcome. Estimates suggest that about 81.6% of Penn students who voted cast their ballots for Kamala Harris. Many professors have also vocalized dissatisfaction…
A guide to the Sixers’ season: on-court, off court, and arena-sized issues
Sports editor Ryan Wolff writes that while star player Joel Embiid works to overcome an injury, the team’s plans for a new arena have transformed into a political controversy.
“Call to Action” flyers distributed in dorms calling for Ghost Robotics phone campaign
Flyers slipped in dorms call for campaign against Penn’s involvement in creating militarized Ghost Robotics, reports Sarah Mester.
Lucas Richman | RFK Jr. and Matt Gaetz should not be members of the Trump cabinet
RFK Jr. and Matt Gaetz have been nominated for major positions within the Trump Administration but, their records should disqualify them from consideration writes Lucas Richman.
Jennifer Mesa | Mural Wars: Cuban Penn students fight against Che’s image at La Casa Latina
A vivid reminder of oppression, the mural at La Casa Latina fuels an ongoing struggle for recognition and respect among Cuban students argues Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Mesa.
May it please the Court | Volume II
In the latest volume of “May it please the Court,” Sarah Mester breaks down RICO, the EPA, and an overall quiet week for the merits docket.
Election 2024 | Republicans gain control of the House
The GOP now has control of the House, the Senate, and the Presidency reports Sarah Mester,
Election 2024 | Bob Casey will not concede the Pennsylvania senate race
Despite the Pennsylvania senate race being called by the Associated Press, Bob Casey has yet to concede to Dave McCormick, writes Chloe Hunt.
Mural Wars | A timeline of Cuban students’ decades-long push to remove offensive art at La Casa Latina
For more than 20 years Cuban students at Penn have been working to remove Che Guevara from a mural at La Casa Latina. Jennifer Mesa breaks down the timeline.
Classes canceled as 2024 Election reactions ripple through campus
Jennifer Mesa and Reagan Reese report, with emotions running high, students and professors navigate the divide over discussions, academic adjustments, and support spaces.