Columnist Eric Najera reminds students to recognize and express gratitude for the resources they have access to and quality of learning they experience at Penn.
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Clever Earth | Tough-on-crime prosecution corrupts the justice system
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Clever Earth
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Nov. 30, 2023
Columnist Clever Earth argues that the tough-on-crime rhetoric encourages a prosecutorial culture predicated on winning cases rather than achieving justice.
Columnist Eric Najera explains why long-shot candidates should drop out early.
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Sose Hovannisian | Penn students deserve more time off from their corporate-style academic calendars
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Sose Hovannisian
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Dec. 5, 2023
Columnist Sose Hovannisian argues that Penn’s lack of days off is just another factor of the cutthroat, corporate-heavy, and pre-professional environment it fosters for students.
Columnist Cathy Li highlights Philadelphia’s emerging food scene against nationwide restaurant closures.
Columnist Brett Seaton calls for Penn to remove certain accommodations for students in special situations.
Columnist Brett Seaton calls for Penn to remove certain accommodations for students in special situations.
Clever Earth | Tough-on-crime prosecution corrupts the justice system
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Clever Earth
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Nov. 30, 2023
Columnist Clever Earth argues that the tough-on-crime rhetoric encourages a prosecutorial culture predicated on winning cases rather than achieving justice.
Columnist Eric Najera explains why long-shot candidates should drop out early.
Columnist Sangitha Aiyer encourages Penn students to consider the causes and effects of our University-wide drinking culture.
Columnist Jack Lakis urges members of the Penn community to attend the upcoming, annual University Council Open Forum.
Mritika Senthil | Shallow solidarity: How ignorance trivializes the Israel-Hamas conflict
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Mritika Senthil
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Nov. 27, 2023
Columnist Mritika Senthil shares how uninformed stances and apathy overshadow productive dialogue on the Israel-Hamas conflict, particularly amidst the considerable rise of intolerance at Penn.
Ariel Koren | I am a Jewish alumna and former class president. I charge Liz Magill with complicity in genocide.
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Ariel Koren
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Nov. 16, 2023
Guest columnist Ariel Koren argues that President Liz Magill has weaponized false narratives of antisemitism to stifle antiwar activism led by Palestinian, Arab, Muslim, and Jewish students and faculty.
Columnist Chloe Chen shows that it’s possible to be a budget-conscious foodie at Penn.
Mia Vesely | Donors should not control a University and its administration
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Mia Vesely
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Nov. 16, 2023
Columnist Mia Vesely argues that the purpose of a University isn’t to cater to the wishes of their alumni.
Columnist Jack Lakis responds to a recent column defending Amy Wax and calls for Penn to end her tenure.
Franklin Li | Why awarding a posthumous diploma to architect Lin Huiyin is important
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Franklin Li
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Nov. 15, 2023
Columnist Franklin Li believes that awarding the diploma is not just a correction of history, but will also help change public perception of Lin Huiyin.
Columnist Eric Najera discusses how Penn's clubs could benefit from staff regulation.
Columnist Jessey Shin discusses the various types of support available at Penn and how to best utilize them.
Abraham Wyner | Penn should unequivocally adopt the IHRA working definition of antisemitism
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Abraham Wyner
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Nov. 12, 2023
Guest columnist Abraham Wyner calls on Penn’s administration to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism.
Columnist Brett Seaton calls on Penn leadership to stop making political statements.
Columnist Izzy Feinfeld argues that recent donor disinvestment demonstrates the growing strength of the pro-Palestine movement.
Columnist Spencer Gibbs reflects on his most recent controversial article and asks readers to practice critical reading.
