Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi calls upon non-Jewish students to become more vocal critics of instances of antisemitism disguised as activism.
Sydney Freedman | What I heard in my five hours at the Walkout for Palestine
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Sydney Freedman
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Oct. 18, 2023
Guest Columnist Sydney Freedman recounts her experience as a Jewish student at the Walkout for Palestine to add perspective on how a demonstration of solidarity and support turned into a breeding ground for hate.
Members of the Penn community share out their thoughts and perspectives on the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas, Penn's response to the conflict, and its impact on campus life and discourse.
The Latest
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David Koff
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Oct. 19, 2023
Former columnist David Koff shares a story from his undergraduate experience in the 1990s, when a controversial speaker accused of antisemitism was allowed to speak on Penn’s campus.
Guest Columnists Vincent Kelley and George Borg argue that Penn's COVID-19 vaccine mandates created an environment of fear and coercion on campus.
Allison Santa-Cruz | Social media is no place for real political discourse
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Allison Santa-Cruz
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Oct. 18, 2023
Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz asserts that social media, while potentially a platform for discussing global issues, often fosters dehumanization, polarization, and misinformation. She advocates instead for more meaningful face-to-face interactions and a balanced approach to activism.
Allison Santa-Cruz | Social media is no place for real political discourse
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Allison Santa-Cruz
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Oct. 18, 2023
Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz asserts that social media, while potentially a platform for discussing global issues, often fosters dehumanization, polarization, and misinformation. She advocates instead for more meaningful face-to-face interactions and a balanced approach to activism.
Sydney Freedman | What I heard in my five hours at the Walkout for Palestine
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Sydney Freedman
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Oct. 18, 2023
Guest Columnist Sydney Freedman recounts her experience as a Jewish student at the Walkout for Palestine to add perspective on how a demonstration of solidarity and support turned into a breeding ground for hate.
Members of the Penn community share out their thoughts and perspectives on the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas, Penn's response to the conflict, and its impact on campus life and discourse.
Guest Columnist Steven Weitzman, offering his perspective as a professor of Jewish Studies, calls on the Penn community to address long term institutional weaknesses in light of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Sose Hovannisian | How I got Penn to listen to me, and my mother tongue
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Sose Hovannisian
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Oct. 17, 2023
Columnist Sose Hovannisian describes the process of petitioning for a new language course with a persuadable and willing Penn.
Columnist Jack Lakis explores the implications of how a small number of high schools dominate American educational opportunities.
Guest columnist and Chair of Penn’s Board of Trustees Scott Bok responds to the recent letter from Marc Rowan, calling on the Penn community to work together and move forward in difficult times.
Columnist Zara Tena explores the need for elderly leaders to step down, and allow a new generation of politicians to step in.
Eyal Yakoby | Speaking louder than before: Penn's second chance to reject antisemitism
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Eyal Yakoby
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Oct. 11, 2023
Guest Columnist Eyal Yakoby calls on Penn to speak up and reject antisemitism in the wake of recent attacks from Hamas on Israel, redeeming itself following the Palestine Writes Literature Festival.
Columnist Akiva Berkowitz addresses the recent terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel, explains why we all should rally behind Israel, and considers how students can try to make a difference.
Columnist Izzy Feinfeld calls on clubs at Penn to have a more open application process and prioritize building community.
Sangitha Aiyer | Philadelphia's public school libraries are severely underfunded. Penn can help.
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Sangitha Aiyer
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Oct. 8, 2023
Columnist Sangitha Aiyer calls for Penn to assist in combating the chronic underfunding of Philadelphia’s public school libraries.
Columnist Gladys Smith discusses whether Penn is truly giving back to the greater Philadelphia area through its current distribution of attention amongst local high schools.
Columnist Akiva Berkowitz calls for a "Penn 101" introductory course to foster class-wide unity.
Clever Earth | Inside the pressure cooker mind of a pre-med: The case for mandatory health sessions
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Clever Earth
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Oct. 5, 2023
Columnist Clever Earth proposes the implementation of mandatory mental health sessions to address the detrimental impact of Penn’s pre-med culture on student wellbeing.
Lexi Boccuzzi | The modern dating game: High stakes, low emotional risk
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Lexi Boccuzzi
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Oct. 5, 2023
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi advocates for lowering the stakes of dating in order to create stronger, more meaningful connections.
Columnist Franklin Li shares his experience of and reflection on living in Gregory College House.
