Ben Messafi | The encampment is self-destructing

By Ben Messafi · May 7, 2024

Guest columnist Ben Messafi argues the first step to proper civil discourse and de-escalation on campus is to end the encampment.

Zack Ben-Ezra | The free speech double standard

By Zack Ben-Ezra · May 7, 2024

Guest columnist Zack Ben-Ezra calls on Penn leadership to fairly and even handedly uphold free speech and university policy in a viewpoint-neutral manner.

Letter to the Editor | Response to Tulia Falleti

By Rebecca Stein · May 7, 2024

Rachel Stein writes a letter to the editor in response to Tulia Falleti's recent guest column.

Ann Farnsworth-Alvear and Zita Cristina Nunes | Why Penn’s guidelines on open expression matter so much right now

By Ann Farnsworth-Alvear and Zita Cristina Nunes · May 6, 2024

Guest columnists Ann Farnsworth-Alvear and Zita Cristina Nunes urge the Penn administration to negotiate with protesters and protect freedom of speech on campus. 

Olivia Haynie, Jack Starobin, Evie Klein | Three Jewish students say: stop attacking our professors

By Evie Klein , Olivia Haynie and Jack Starobin · May 6, 2024

Guest Columnists Olivia Haynie, Jack Starobin, and Evie Klein write about their experiences as Jewish students of professors accused of antisemitism.

Natalie Minkovsky | Student protests at Penn

By Natalie Minkovsky · May 6, 2024

Guest Columnist and Penn parent Natalie Minkovsky praises student protestors’ act of moral conviction and calls on the University’s administration to engage in a dialogue.

Omonye Osezua | Navigating dual disadvantage

By Omonye Osezua · May 4, 2024

Guest Columnist Omonye Osezua highlights her experiences and urges Penn to enhance the visibility and accessibility of its support services for FGLI students. 

Tulia Falleti | The billboard trucks are back

By Tulia Falleti · May 4, 2024

Guest columnist and Faculty Senate Chair Tulia Falleti urges Penn administration to protect peaceful protest and engage with students.

Garv Mehdiratta | Penn must pay its ASL lecturers more

By Garv Mehdiratta · May 3, 2024

Guest Columnist Garv Mehdiratta argues that Penn must rectify disparities in compensation for its ASL lecturers before it’s too late.

Olivia Haynie | Penn’s Jewish community has been anything but united since before Oct. 7

By Olivia Haynie · May 3, 2024

Guest Columnist Olivia Haynie reflects on her time in Penn’s Jewish community and how she has seen it fracture.

Jessey Shin | Making room for intersectionality at Penn

By Jessey Shin · May 3, 2024

Columnist Jessey Shin discusses the growing need for resources at Penn that are accessible to those with multiple marginalized identities.

Yoni Hillman | What would the Talmud say?

By Yoni Hillman · May 3, 2024

Guest Columnist Yoni Hillman applies ancient Jewish wisdom in considering student protests of the war in Gaza.

Mritika Senthil | Bias on full display: How Penn’s ignorant activists are hurting us all

By Mritika Senthil · May 3, 2024

Columnist Mritika Senthil explores the search for a middle ground as Penn’s recent protests reveal the limits of ideologies both for and against Israel. 

Eric Najera | A reminder to respect others

By Eric Najera · May 2, 2024

Columnist Eric Najera reminds campus to treat others with respect despite stressful times.

Mariana Martinez | Quarter system: the key to a liberal arts education

By Mariana Martinez · May 2, 2024

Columnist Mariana Martinez argues that the quarter system would provide Penn several advantages regarding breadth and depth in the study of different disciplines.

Daniel J. Hopkins and Gall Sigler | On-campus protests reflect stark generational divide on Israel-Palestine

By Gall Sigler and Daniel J. Hopkins · May 2, 2024

Guest Columnists Daniel Hopkins and Gall Sigler argue it’s not just the Penn community–survey evidence shows a stark generational divide on Israel-Palestine.

Michelle Lyu | We shall not be moved

By Michelle Lyu · May 2, 2024

Guest Columnist Michelle Lyu writes about the meaning of the student anti-war protests.