Opinion Columns
Bruce Shen | Amy Wax doesn't understand culture
There is ample evidence showing that culture of origin is no indicator of assimilation and performance.
Tejaswi Bhavaraju | Drawing the line in politics
It is crucial for us as students to draw a line in politics and separate political judgments from our daily interactions.
Lexi Boccuzzi | Accountability for polarized politics
I’m with Kenny Chesney when I ask myself the question: “Can’t we all get along?”
Emily Chang | Too much self-deprecation is bad for you
To prevent self-deprecation from becoming even more problematic, Penn students need to be more conscious of the language they engage in, as well as the language that their peers use.
Guest Column by five members of the Penn community | Join us for Penn Remembers: A Virtual Vigil.
On Wednesday, Oct. 21, we invite you to join us — remotely — for “Penn Remembers: A Virtual Vigil.”
Caroline Magdolen | Come Thanksgiving, maybe you should talk to your “Crazy Uncle”
Though Penn leans liberal, I’m sure that there are Republican Quakers waiting to have a conversation, feeling marginalized by their peers.
Varun Saraswathula | How do you deal with this stress?
Stress doesn't have to paralyze you. When it feels like everything is out of control, pause and think about the ways in which you are already in control.
Bridget Yu | Stop normalizing burnout at Penn
Feeling overwhelmed is all too common, but it should no longer be an inherent part of the college experience.
Emily Chang | Ben Franklin's statue should read "slaveholder" and "abolitionist"
Though all institutions seek to avoid the negative association with racism and slavery, it is an unchangeable aspect of Penn’s history and therefore must be discussed.
Valerie Wang | Penn should open for the spring semester
Re-opening campus, even in a hybrid format,, will undoubtedly be challenging, but for the sake of the emotional and educational quality of the students, it is a challenge Penn should be willing to face.
Caroline Magdolen | COVID-19 has stolen our friendships from us. Let’s take them back
The loneliness of previous years is nothing compared to how students feel now.
Bruce Shen | Think twice about supporting police defunding
Police Free Penn rightly points out the necessity to “reimagine police-free strategies for community safety and well-being.” But the gulf between imagination and reality runs deep.
Krish Shah | Penn can and should do more for students studying from abroad
Perhaps the only time when sleeping through your alarm and missing class is acceptable is when that alarm is for 3:00 a.m.
Lexi Boccuzzi | Civic Literacy at the Civic Ivy
At Penn, there isn’t a lack of political outlets for civic engagement, as demonstrated by active groups on campus such as Penn Democrats, College Republicans and Penn Leads the Vote. However, we shouldn’t settle on voting as bare minimum engagement.
Sophia DuRose | Kindness and generosity are more important than ever
I know how tough these times can be. I also know the power of generosity. The world is too ugly right now to not be kind and generous when we can be.
Oliver Stern | This National Voter Registration Day, your voice counts more than ever
In honor of National Voter Registration Day, it is imperative that you register to vote so that your vision is represented when votes are counted this November.
Tejaswi Bhavaraju | Consider the opportunities presented by online learning
Students ought to realize the vast opportunities presented by online learning, and challenge themselves academically throughout the semester.
Varun Saraswathula | Even though we’re off campus, we’re still in the “Penn Bubble”
One must realize that the Penn Bubble is a phenomenon that extends beyond its geographical boundaries — it's a symptom of a larger problem.
Bridget Yu | Parents can gaslight you, too
As a supposedly independent college student, dealing with a toxic or abusive parent brings me back to my childhood and high school days.