“There have been documented instances of bureaucratic and judicial corruption, dangerous and unhealthy living conditions, and human rights violations in many of these facilities." 

One of several positions that voters will have to elect is the new Philadelphia district attorney.  Former DA Seth Williams stepped down in June after pleading guilty to charges of corruption. 

CLAUDIA LI is a College senior from Santa Clara, Calif.

The freshman four — Jarrod Simmons, Jelani Williams, Eddie Scott, and Mark Jackson — complement each other well and are looking to make an immediate impact on the program.

In addition to a greatly improved Ivy League this season, Penn women’s basketball also has the chance to play better non-conference teams, such as preseason top-five squads Notre Dame and Baylor, as well as local rivals in the annual Philadelphia Big 5 series.

"Amazon isn’t just 50,000 jobs and an office complex over the tracks. It’s 50,000 jobs and an office complex over the tracks controlled by a single negotiator."

Perhaps we don’t need a Penn course to teach us how to spot fake news, but we do need to take individual responsibility in learning this valuable skill.

While it's important to ask the University for help, it's also necessary for us to take action as individuals that help alleviate the anxieties and pressures of college. 

BEN CLAAR is a College junior from Scarsdale, N.Y.

The star-studded lineup of panelists included the owner of basketball team Philadelphia 76ers Josh Harris and the general manager for baseball team Houston Astros. 

“I’ve learned many life lessons from this class, and I can’t say that of most classes. This class helped me think about wisdom."

Free speech among faculty has roared back into the news this semester with the controversies surrounding Penn Law professor Amy Wax and History TA Stephanie McKellop. 

SARAH KHAN is a College freshman from Lynn Haven, Fla.

In general, how can student activist groups lobby Penn's administration effectively in order to promote change? 

As diverse as Penn is, I feel safe in saying that the drive to succeed is one of the few qualities that unite us as a community. 

From freshmen to upperclassmen, student club member to club president — we all have our own “spheres of influence," no matter their size.

When we lament our university’s pre-professional culture, it’s not because this culture makes us career-oriented but rather because it orients us towards certain careers.