Taja Mazaj | For the Class of 2024, the college experience will never be the same

By Taja Mazaj · March 20, 2021

Columnist Taja Mazaj reflects on her first semester and a half at Penn.

Jessica Gooding | Stop acting like the pandemic is over

By Jessica Gooding · March 18, 2021

Columnist Jessica Gooding argues that Penn students must act to address systemic and societal issues brought to the forefront by the pandemic.

Emily Chang | There is nothing racist about COVID-19. America made it racist.

By Emily Chang · March 17, 2021

Columnist Emily Chang reflects on the root causes of the increase in hate crimes directed towards Asian-Americans in the United States.

Andy Yoon | Stop calling us the 'model minority'

By Andy Yoon · March 16, 2021

Columnist Andy Yoon explores the harms of the "model minority" myth amid rising hate crimes against Asian Americans.

Alex Eapen | Exploitation of Black vaccination sites takes Penn privilege to a new level

By Alexander Eapen · March 16, 2021

Columnist Alex Eapen discussed the harms Penn students cause when they get vaccinated from clinics designed to serve Philadelphia's Black community.

Matthew Liu | Space Exploration: The case for government-funded basic science research

By Matthew Liu · March 8, 2021

Columnist Matthew Liu argues that there is a disconnect between public support and government funds with regards to space exploration.

Isabella Glassman | Keep tests open book when classrooms reopen

By Isabella Glassman · March 4, 2021

Columnist Isabella Glassman argues that professors should keep exams open book when in-person classes return to decrease exam-related stress.

Alex Eapen | Penn’s pre-professional culture is the enemy of passion

By Alexander Eapen · March 2, 2021

Columnist Alex Eapen critiques Penn's pre-professional culture and offers suggestions on how students can find more enjoyment in their lives.

Caroline Magdolen | Let’s talk about the other global crisis: sustainability

By Caroline Magdolen · Feb. 28, 2021

Columnist Caroline Magdolen investigates the status of sustainability at Penn and discusses how the University and its students can lead green lives at Penn.

Urooba Abid | Philly schools are reopening. Penn should provide testing.

By Urooba Abid · Feb. 27, 2021

Columnist Urooba Abid argues that Penn has an obligation to support the School District's reopening plan by providing testing for staff and students as they return to in-person schooling.

Surayya Walters | Wharton must amplify the intersectional voices of BIPOC students

By Surayya Walters · Feb. 26, 2021

Columnist Surayya Walters makes the case that Wharton has long ways to go before becoming an equitable institution and uplifting the experiences of BIPOC women to feel comfortable in the workplace.

Lexi Boccuzzi | Stop losing faith

By Lexi Boccuzzi · Feb. 25, 2021

Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi argues that Penn students should not disregard religion on campus and should see these organizations as a vessel for reflection and community.

Isabella Glassman | The pandemic goes past fortieth street; so should PennOpen Pass

By Isabella Glassman · Feb. 21, 2021

Isabella Glassman argues that Penn should expand the reach of PennOpen Pass to protect West Philadelphia businesses and residents.

Lexi Boccuzzi | Rev. Martin Luther King’s complex and lasting legacy

By Lexi Boccuzzi · Feb. 21, 2021

Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi examines the history of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the use of his ideas in 21st century social movements.

Andy Yoon | Penn should not extend its dining requirement

By Andy Yoon · Feb. 19, 2021

Columnist Andy Yoon makes the case that imposing a dining plan requirement on sophomores is not the way to build community.

Varun Saraswathula | Penn, hiding COVID-19 data only endangers us more

By Varun Saraswathula · Feb. 12, 2021

Public information about the status of COVID-19 at Penn is hard to come by, with only weekly updates on a dashboard largely devoid of relevant information. With real concerns about an outbreak on campus, Penn has to do better.

Valerie Wang | Penn administration has no one to blame but itself for COVID-19 spikes

By Valerie Wang · Feb. 12, 2021

After months of changed plans and doubts raised, Penn stands on the precipice of a major campus COVID-19 outbreak. But instead of blaming the students, the University must hold itself accountable for changing standards and implementing half-baked policies that were supposed to keep our campus safe.