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(07/31/16 7:31pm)
PHILADELPHIA- Speaking on behalf of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who had just become the Democratic Party's presidential nominee, her husband and former President Bill Clinton called on the Democratic Party to unite and made a unique appeal for their nominee last Tuesday at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
(07/31/16 7:27pm)
Introduced by her daughter Chelsea, Clinton took to the stage with applause and cheering from the audience. After waiting for the crowd to quiet down, Clinton proceeded to thank many of those who had spoken before her, including her daughter Chelsea Clinton, husband and former President Bill Clinton, President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama '85, Vice President Joe Biden and Democratic Nominee for Vice President Tim Kaine.
(07/28/16 8:06pm)
PHILADELPHIA —The United States is a great, strong country that depends on Americans achieving together, President Barack Obama told the Democratic National Convention in his closing remarks on Wednesday night.Upon Obama’s entrance into the arena, many audience members rose from their seats. Minutes later, they chanted his slogan “Yes, we can!” as he prepared to speak.“I see Americans of every party, every background, every faith who believe that we are stronger together —black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American; young, old; gay, straight; men, women; folks with disabilities, all pledging allegiance under the same proud flag, to this big, bold country that we love,” he said. Cheers drowned out his final words.Obama noted that since his first speech at the DNC in 2008, this “generous, big-hearted, hopeful” nation had grown even more successful. He listed victories like bringing troops home, delivering justice to Osama bin Laden, diplomatically negotiating the shutdown of Iran’s nuclear weapons program, legalizing same-sex marriage and extending healthcare to 20 million more people.Acknowledging that too many challenges remain to address in even one lifetime, Obama nevertheless expressed optimism about America’s future.“Hope in the face of difficulty, hope in the face of uncertainty, the audacity of hope!” he said. “The Audacity of Hope” was the title of his 2006 autobiography.Obama noted that after his eight years in office, he is ready to move back to private life. He added that electing Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will show that America rejects cynicism and fear, and that Clinton will be able to work across the aisle.Obama attributed dysfunction in the U.S. government to Americans demonizing one another.“Democracy works, America, but we gotta want it —not just during an election year, but all the days in between,” he said.He called on people to vote not just for the President, but also for mayors, sheriffs and other public servants who will reform processes.Once Obama mentioned Hillary Clinton, introducing her as the next President of the United States, the crowd chanted “Hillary” over and over.He noted that she worked so hard because she cared about everyone who needed her help, and praised her tenure as his Secretary of State. “For four years, I had a front-row seat to her intelligence, her judgment and her discipline.”He praised Clinton’s work ethic, noting that she didn’t want praise or attention for her service, and highlighted her work with the Children’s Defense Fund. He added that Clinton has never forgotten who she is fighting for, and never backs down from a challenge.“No matter how daunting the odds, no matter how much people try to knock her down, she never, ever quits,” Obama said to applause and whistles.Obama then compared Clinton’s campaign and record to that of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.He characterized Trump’s campaign as full of resentment, blame, hate and anger, aspects all inconsistent with the real state of America.The Republican Party is backing a dishonest, fearmongering businessman who has never shown concern for working people, Obama said.The President added that, if elected, Trump would jeopardize the safety of Americans. Trump describes the military as being weak, admires Vladmir Putin and Saddam Hussein, and supports abandoning commitments to countries that cannot pay the United States for aid, such as certain NATO allies, Obama noted.America’s values remain cherished by people of every party, faith and race, he said, noting that what is inside is what counts for making someone American.In a veiled jab at Trump, the President said any homegrown demagogues will fail in the United States. “Our power doesn’t come from some self-declared savior promising that he alone can restore order as long as we do things his way. We don’t look to be ruled.”Obama noted that the current presidential race is not just between parties or policies.“This is a more fundamental choice about who we are as a people and whether we stay true to this great American experiment in self-government,” he explained.Obama described Hillary as the most qualified person to ever run for the highest office in America.“I’m asking you to join me —to reject cynicism and reject fear, and to summon what is best in us, to elect Hillary Clinton as the next President of the United States, and show the world we still believe in the promise of this great nation.”Obama took the floor just before 11 p.m. At the end of his speech, Hillary, who was scheduled to arrive the next day, unexpectedly appeared. The two remained in close contact as they walked back and forth onstage.U.S. Representative for Colorado Jared Polis ’96, a DNC attendee, said nobody knew she would enter the arena on Wednesday.“That was amazing,” he said. “It was great to see her and President Obama embrace, and it was just such a surprise. I think most of us were expecting maybe Michelle to come out, but it was amazing to see Hillary.”
(07/28/16 5:43pm)
PHILADELPHIA – Virginia Senator Tim Kaine accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for vice presidenton Wednesdaynight at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
(07/27/16 3:29pm)
PHILADELPHIA—While the themes of the second night of the Democratic National Convention touched topics such as the September 11terrorist attacks, global security and domestic progressive issues, many speakers tied each topic back to women’s rights.
(07/26/16 9:03am)
In addition to Michelle Obama ’85, primetime speakers from the first night included former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker.
(07/26/16 7:53am)
PHILADELPHIA — First Lady Michelle Obama ’85 spoke about the ways that the presidency can affect the lives of American children on the first night of the Democratic National Convention.
(07/25/16 8:39pm)
PHILADELPHIA—Chants of “Bernie! Bernie!” erupted from crowds gathered with pickets, signs and stickers near the Wells Fargo Center, the site of 2016Democratic National Convention.
(07/24/16 10:43pm)
CLEVELAND – After four nights of speeches, the 2016 Republican National Convention was gaveled to a close. Delegates formally nominated Donald Trump and Mike Pence for president and vice president, respectively.Pence accepted his nominationWednesdaywith Trump’s acceptance followingon Thursday. Speakers included Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Texas Senator Ted Cruz ’92, former Republican candidate Ben Carson, New Jersey Governor and ex officio trustee of the University Chris Christie and members of Trump’s family.
(07/21/16 5:19am)
CLEVELAND—During a prime-time slot of the Republican National Convention’s third night, Texas Senator Ted Cruz ’92 addressedthe delegates and conventioneers, framing his speech around freedom and adhering to the Constitution. Cruz spoke on the convention staged framed by images of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
(05/23/16 3:13pm)
The United States Consul General in Shanghai Hanscom Smith GS'89 recently married his partner Lu Yingzong, also known as Eric Lu, in San Francisco recently while on vacation. The American consulate in Shanghai documented Smith’s vacation and website in Chinese on its official Weibo account.
(03/02/16 4:41pm)
University faculty and alumni have written amicus curiae briefs for both sides of Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, the first major case regarding abortion to come before the Supreme Court in years.The case was argued on Wednesday.
(01/16/16 2:24pm)
It’s been a stellar year for senior forward Thomas Sanner, but his most recent accomplishment might be the best of them all.
(01/07/16 2:50pm)
Last week, the New York Jets fell to the Buffalo Bills under excessively strong winds, believed to be generated by fans stolen from the University by former Jets head coach, Rex Ryan.
(11/02/15 2:46pm)
From an early age, Chris Young ’02 has seen success upon success in his athletic career, both as a college basketball standout and as a pitching star for Princeton and in the MLB. However, few moments in his career can trump the achievement he earnedSundaynight: the title of World Champion.
(10/11/15 3:07pm)
Men's water polo
(09/29/15 3:49pm)
It seems that, from early on, Mike Hazen ’98 heard the calling of greener pastures — the pastures of the baseball field. As it turns out, his greatest influence on the game will not be from on the field, but from on the phone.
(09/20/15 10:39am)
With the baseball postseason approaching, the Daily Princetonian thought it might be interesting to look at one of Princeton’s own who is currently influencing the big leagues. We interviewed Mark Shapiro ’89, a former Princeton football player, former general manager and president of the Cleveland Indians, and soon-to-be president of the Toronto Blue Jays. We spoke to him about his career in baseball, what he learned as a student-athlete at Princeton and what he looks for when acquiring MLB players.
(09/19/15 8:09am)
As the Princeton football team prepares for its season opener against Lafayette, one of its players is preparing to be the first of a different sort. This week, junior offensive lineman Mason Darrow became the Princeton football program’s first openly gay player, and one of the few in football, NCAA or professional, as a whole. While having come out to his friends and family his freshman fall, Darrow did not intend to make his story public until earlier this summer.The Daily Princetonian spoke with Darrow about the decision to make his story known, and where he plans to go from here.
(07/29/15 9:10am)
A terrorist attack spurred the University to relocate Tyler Lawrence ’16 and Tori Rinker ’16 from their internships in Cairo, Egypt, in mid-July.