Opinion Columns
Hadriana Lowenkron | Social media gives progressives a platform to create change
We must see the efforts of student activists — at Penn and elsewhere — as success stories that disprove Obama’s disingenuous and moderate approach to cultivating change.
Connor Brandon | Sexual orientation should not be a barrier for employment
With Penn’s large LGBTQ presence on campus, an upcoming Supreme Court decision has the ability to affect Penn graduates in many years to come, myself included.
Sophia DuRose | The heartbeat bill poses a threat to women on our campus
Considering how prevelant sexual abuse has proven to be on college campuses, this clause strikes me as particularly alarming and severe.
Surayya Walters | Shift Penn's culture surrounding failure
To let go, we must admit that we can’t do everything.
Urooba Abid | Muslim students need space on campus
Space on campus will not exclusively offer support for Muslim students.
Ilyse Reisman | PATH must address the critical issues present in Penn InTouch
Penn InTouch has many problems that need to be addressed, especially with the academic planning worksheet. Hopefully, PATH will be able to fix these for future students.
Connor Brandon | First-years, it’s okay not to know what your next four years look like
A first-year’s biggest worry should be the upcoming spring semester.
Alfredo Praticò | Support Penn's first-generation, low-income community
Once you get past recognition, the next step is shifting conversations from topics accessible to few to conversations applicable to all.
James Morrison | The Thomas Homan protest was not productive
It’s impossible to know whether or not Homan was correct because he wasn’t allowed to make his case.
Sophia DuRose | Costumes still need to be considerate
Costumes are meant to be fun, and they certainly can be while still maintaining cultural sensitivity.
Hadriana Lowenkron | Vote in your local elections. It can make a difference.
While it does seem hard to believe, individual votes do make a difference.
Tyler Larkworthy | Remember to laugh at yourself
I strongly believe this message to be universal. No matter what your circumstances, finding something about them to laugh at can lighten the load at least a little. And often, that makes all the difference.
Ana West | Free speech is not under attack
Once the act gets dropped, maybe we can make space for an open dialogue about the deep divisions that are clearly present in our community — I think it’ll be better without that pretense.
Surayya Walters | Your online personality should not revolve around Penn
With content created to empower and uplift, rooted in humility and a desire to see others succeed, we can reach millions of students who see themselves in us. Like the adage says, ‘’It’s not what you say, but how you say it,’’ that makes all the difference.
Emilia Onuonga | Penn, we are not as diverse as we think
Are you making the most of your Penn experience? Can you see yourself in a stereotypical marketing photo? Or are you off to the side, talking to someone who looks just like you?
Julia Mitchell | Stop blaming sexual assault on alcohol
Even when we recognize risk, it doesn’t translate toward responsibility. In reality, we often drink as an excuse to be irresponsible for a night. So, of course, we deflect the job of calling out menacing behavior that we witness in this setting unless it becomes obvious.
Surayya Walters | I’m a Wharton Student Without a four-year plan
Benjamin Franklin said that "by failing to plan, you are planning to fail." I’d like to challenge that statement.
Jessica Gooding | The LPS BA Program has been phased out, and that slashes Penn’s diversity
When you observe the most innate and simplistic elements of humanity, wanting more for yourself and your family ranks at the top of the list
James Morrison | Men must do more to combat sexual assault at Penn
Men at Penn need to leverage their social privilege so that people of all genders can feel secure on campus and can experience Penn’s social scene without falling victim to assault or harassment.