Penn isn’t the only one of its peers that doesn’t require senior theses. But schools that have made it a requirement view it as a cornerstone of the undergraduate educational experience.

Here’s a simple rule that would allow professors to keep lecturing and syllabi to continue without disrupting anyone: no exams, quizzes or papers should be due the first class back after a break.

Penn could do more to help its neediest students. As inequality continues to rise, Penn should lead the way to help equalize opportunities for students across all socioeconomic backgrounds.

Penn could do more to help its neediest students. As inequality continues to rise, Penn should lead the way to help equalize opportunities for students across all socioeconomic backgrounds.

Rhythmic Damage, the annual breaking — or break dancing — event has gained a following beyond Penn.

It can be difficult to come down from the “high” of freshman year into the reality of sophomore year.

Yes, college is stressful. The constant demands and expectations can take a toll on how we treat one another, but that doesn’t excuse us from being respectful.

We’re programmed to respond to problematic or unusual situations. But once the Band-Aid has been applied, it’s back to business.

Where have all our male role models gone?

I struggled to decide whether to leave Penn until it dawned on me that depression is a medical condition — so I’m entitled to medical leave.

Penn needs to do more to improve its vegetarian options.

We choose our purchases to reveal who we are, so much so that even our personalities are commoditized.

The fact that Barack Obama was re-elected guarantees that certain changes will take effect.

Ignorant historians in the future will label us as the hipster generation — whether we like it or not.

Stories about students who receive full financial aid are usually accompanied by an amazing tale of how they overcame obstacles.

You don’t have to be ecstatic. You don’t have to be angry. That’s the cool part. You get to decide.

Yesterday, I cast my first ballot as a newly naturalized citizen of the United States.