March in West Philadelphia shows solidarity with pro-Palestinian protesters at Penn
The marchers said they support the right of Penn students and employees to protest. Thursday will be day 15 of the encampment on Penn's campus.
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The marchers said they support the right of Penn students and employees to protest. Thursday will be day 15 of the encampment on Penn's campus.
Pro-Palestinian protesters have been camped out at the University of Pennsylvania for nearly two weeks.
Spokespeople for the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia said they have been meeting with university administration and feel they are making progress but intend to stay put until their demands are met.
University of Pennsylvania interim President J. Larry Jameson said in a statement Monday that he has met twice with protesters and claimed they reflect "an unwillingness to negotiate on reasonable terms to a conclusion." He is calling for de-escalation as the encampment continues.
The University of Pennsylvania's interim president called for de-escalation and reiterated the pro-Palestinian protest encampment set up on College Green violates university policy.
University of Pennsylvania Interim President J. Larry Jameson is calling for de-escalation and reiterated the pro-Palestinian protest encampment set up on College Green violates university policy.
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Administrators say they are exploring options to end the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, which has reached Day 8. Counter-protesters marched through campus Thursday and urged administrators to remove the encampment.
Organizers say the petition was signed by over 3,000 people, including students, faculty and alumni at the University of Pennsylvania.
A group of students, faculty and staff delivered a petition to University of Pennsylvania Interim President J. Larry Jameson calling for the protest encampment on campus to be broken up. Protesters have had tents on the university's College Green for over a week now - and on Thursday they were met with a counter-protest group. Meanwhile, Penn juniors gathered nearby for Hey Day, a tradition dating back over a century celebrating the junior class' rise to senior year. Dan Snyder and Josh Sanders report in team coverage.
The University of Pennsylvania said a man was charged with disorderly conduct and harassment after spraying a "stink" spray in the encampment.
Students plan to deliver a petition to the University of Pennsylvania's president's office and call on the school to remove the pro-Palestinian encampment that's been on campus for more than a week. Hey Day, a tradition celebrating rising seniors at Penn, is also set to take place Thursday despite the ongoing protest.
The pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia reached Day 7. Some students said they feel unsafe on campus, but protesters said they intend to stay. Public officials visited the camp Wednesday.
District Attorney Larry Krasner and City Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier visited Penn as pro-Palestinian protesters were encamped for Day 7 on College Green in the heart of the campus.
Tuesday marked the sixth day Pro-Palestinian protesters were encamped on College Green in the heart of the campus at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators are calling for Penn leadership to disclose where endowment dollars are coming from and for the school to separate from companies advancing Israel's military efforts in Gaza.
The pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania reached Day 6 Tuesday. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro addressed the college protests on campuses around the state.
Student demonstrators at the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania say it's "a place of hope and a place of solidarity." University officials say they need to disband.
University of Pennsylvania officials have told protesters involved in an encampment on campus to leave, but the demonstration remains.
A pro-Palestinian encampment on the University of Pennsylvania campus has entered Day 5. A Notice of Trespass has been posted outside the encampment.
Penn seniors are worried the encampment will cause the university to cancel end-of-year traditions they've been anticipating for years.
Some University of Pennsylvania seniors said they are worried a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus will cause the school to cancel end-of-year traditions and possibly graduation. Others say it's "a small sacrifice" to make.
Steps away from the encampment of student protesters at Penn, several organizations held a Passover Seder meal Sunday, sharing a message of solidarity with the people of Gaza.
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