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DNC Vice Chair Comments on Party Changes, Unity

DNC Vice Chair Comments on Party Changes, Unity

Marcia Brown

PHILADELPHIA— Democratic National Committee Vice Chair R.T. Rybak talked about how the Party might heal from a divisive former chair and trying primary season during a reading from his new book, “Pothole Confidential: My Life as Mayor of Minneapolis."In writing this book, Rybak said he “wanted to get real with people about public service and being a mayor.”Rybak is a journalist turned politician.

NEWS | 08/04/2016

Q&A with Congressman Jared Polis '96

Ruby Shao

PHILADELPHIA—U.S. Congressional Representative Jared Polis '96 is the first openly gay man elected to Congress as well as one of its wealthiest members.

NEWS | 08/02/2016

Bill Clinton recounts relationship with Hillary, her work for the marginalized

Samuel Garfinkle

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. Clinton, through video, rather than a live podium speech, served as his own introductory speaker.

NEWS | 07/31/2016

Hillary Clinton outlines her differences with Trump in acceptance speech

Samuel Garfinkle

PHILADELPHIA —Thursdaynight saw the end of the 2016 Democratic National Convention, a four-day political extravaganza featuring numerous spectacular speeches.

NEWS | 07/31/2016

Americans must reject fear and cynicism, says President Obama

Ruby Shao and Abhiram Karuppur

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.

NEWS | 07/28/2016

Tim Kaine accepts nomination for vice president

Ruby Shao

PHILADELPHIA – Virginia Senator Tim Kaine accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for vice presidenton Wednesdaynight at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. He repeated his motto of “Faith, family and work,” intermingled with Spanish, to applause from the audience. He said he developed his faith, his North Star for orienting his life, while growing up in a religious household and attending a Jesuit high school.

NEWS | 07/28/2016

Women Top the Stage Second Night of DNC

Marcia Brown

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. Although former President Bill Clinton was one of the most anticipated speakers of the night, women composed the majority of speakers. The night opened with a compelling and rousing appearance from "Mothers of the Movement," seven mothers of black men and women killed by police officers.

NEWS | 07/27/2016

Booker, Sanders, Warren call for unity in Democratic Party

Booker, Sanders, Warren call for unity in Democratic Party

Marcia Brown

PHILADELPHIA—Many of thespeeches on the first night of the Democratic National Conventiontouched on a theme of unity—often alluding to presumptive DemocraticnomineeHillary Clinton’s campaign slogan,“Stronger Together.” 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. Warren said the presidential election is about remaining united. “When we turn against each other, we can’t fight back against a rigged system,” she said.

NEWS | 07/26/2016

Michelle Obama ’85 talks children, solidarity with Clinton at first night of DNC

Michelle Obama ’85 talks children, solidarity with Clinton at first night of DNC

Marcia Brown

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. “Our time in the White House would form the foundation for who [Malia and Sasha] would become,” she said.

NEWS | 07/26/2016

Before primetime, ‘Bernie’ chants drown out speakers

Before primetime, ‘Bernie’ chants drown out speakers

Marcia Brown

PHILADELPHIA—Chants of “Bernie!

NEWS | 07/25/2016

U. affiliates discuss plagiarism, Clinton, and future of GOP at Cleveland Convention

Marcia Brown

CLEVELAND – After four nights of speeches, the 2016 Republican National Convention was gaveled to a close.

NEWS | 07/24/2016

Ted Cruz ’92 refuses formal endorsement for Trump in prime time speech

Ted Cruz ’92 refuses formal endorsement for Trump in prime time speech

Marcia Brown

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.

NEWS | 07/21/2016

Smith GS'89, US Consul General in Shanghai, marries Chinese same-sex partner

Marcia Brown

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.

NEWS | 05/23/2016

University affiliates submit amicus briefs in Supreme Court Abortion Case

Marcia Brown

University faculty and alumni have written amicus curiae briefs for both sides of Whole Woman’s Health v.

NEWS | 03/02/2016

Sanner '16 selected by Vancouver Whitecaps in second round of MLS SuperDraft

Miles Hinson

It’s been a stellar year for senior forward Thomas Sanner, but his most recent accomplishment might be the best of them all. On Thursdayevening, Sanner, the Ivy League Offensive Player of the Year, was taken in the second round of the Major League Soccer SuperDraft, the 36thpick overall.

SPORTS | 01/16/2016

Ryan uses stolen U. fans to beat Jets*

Daily Princetonian Staff

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.One year ago, Ryan was found to be camping out in Princeton Stadium, living in a small shanty made out of tackling dummies and scarves, sticking pins into Mark Sanchez voodoo dolls, all while University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 brought him three meals each day and listened to profanity-laced tirades against various members of the Jets organization.

SPORTS | 01/07/2016

Young '02 shines in MLB World Series

Miles Hinson

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.

SPORTS | 11/02/2015

Sports shorts

Miles Hinson and Jack Rogers

Men's water poloAfter a two-week hiatus from competition, the men’s water polo team returned to competition on Saturday evening with a narrow 6-4 victory over Collegiate Water Polo Association rival Bucknell.

SPORTS | 10/11/2015

The unconventional career of Mike Hazen `98

Miles Hinson

It seems that, from early on, Mike Hazen ’98 heard the calling of greener pastures — the pastures of the baseball field.

SPORTS | 09/29/2015

Q&A: Mark Shapiro ’89, former Princeton offensive lineman and MLB front office executive

Miles Hinson

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.

SPORTS | 09/20/2015

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