Columnist Andy Yoon argues that standardized testing is an essential component of the college admissions process, and that students actually benefit from its presence.
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Columnist Jessica Gooding argues ahead of Tuesday's Democratic Primary for Philadelphia District Attorney that Larry Krasner is the best candidate for a safer, more just, and more equitable city.
In her senior column, columnist Jessica Gooding reflects on how she has been able to find a platform for advocacy at Penn and through the DP.
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Lexi Boccuzzi
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May 27, 2021
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi writes about the United States Supreme Court and how reform, though widely called for, is exceptionally difficult to implement.
Matthew Liu | Watch out, pre-meds — COVID-19 probably won't lead to more jobs in health care
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Matthew Liu
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May 25, 2021
Columnist Matthew Liu argues that despite an increased need, the COVID-19 pandemic will likely not result in an increase in the availability of careers in health care.
Columnist and graduating senior Urooba Abid reflects on how she came to understand love and justice at Penn.
Columnist and graduating senior Urooba Abid reflects on how she came to understand love and justice at Penn.
Columnist Jessica Gooding argues ahead of Tuesday's Democratic Primary for Philadelphia District Attorney that Larry Krasner is the best candidate for a safer, more just, and more equitable city.
In her senior column, columnist Jessica Gooding reflects on how she has been able to find a platform for advocacy at Penn and through the DP.
Isabella Simonetti | Learning about compassion and the truth through the DP
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Isabella Simonetti
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May 12, 2021
In her senior column, former Daily Pennsylvanian president Isabella Simonetti looks back on her time at the DP and how it helped her learn about compassion and the truth through journalism.
Caroline Magdolen | We hit 200 million COVID-19 vaccinations. Now comes the hard part.
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Caroline Magdolen
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April 30, 2021
Columnist Caroline Magdolen urges Penn students to become vaccine ambassadors for their communities at home to help the U.S. reach herd immunity.
Isabella Glassman | Women’s issues don’t end when the news stops
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Isabella Glassman
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April 26, 2021
Columnist Isabella Glassman argues that all of us need to be having conversations about women's issues, even when the news isn't covering them.
Emily Chang | Penn should extend the pass/fail policy for one more semester
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Emily Chang
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April 25, 2021
Columnist Emily Chang argues that Penn should keep the pass/fail policy in effect for the 2021 fall semester.
Varun Saraswathula | Give your vaccinated friends a hug (Consensually, of course)
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Varun Saraswathula
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April 23, 2021
Columnist Varun Saraswathula digs into when vaccinated individuals are able to hug their friends again.
Columnist Taja Mazaj argues that Penn needs to be more assertive in combating climate change, saying that "milquetoast compromises won’t cut it" when the planet is at stake.
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi examines the complex outlook of the Republican party and right-leaning youth in a post-Trump era.
Caroline Magdolen | Using random housing assignments to build a stronger community
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Caroline Magdolen
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April 16, 2021
Columnist Caroline Magdolen argues that Penn should move to a randomized College House sorting system to break down stereotypes associated with the different on-campus living options.
Columnist Alex Eapen argues that the University does little to respond directly to student advocacy and, instead of lip service, should actually focus on implementing the changes students would like to see.
Columnist Taja Mazaj urges the university to be more fiscally transparent, especially when it comes to using students' tuition and fee dollars.
Columnist Emily Chang discusses the difficulty of the college house matching process for rising sophomores and how to fix it.
Columnist Andy Yoon reflects on a year of pandemic life and suggests some permanent changes that may make our lives more healthy.
Daniel Gurevitch | The college admissions process needs an overhaul
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Daniel Gurevitch
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April 9, 2021
Columnist Daniel Gurevitch offers his assessment of the college admissions scandal uncovered by operation Varsity Blues and how colleges can do better when admitting students.
Varun Saraswathula | On a struggling campus, honest conversations about our mental health can be a path for hope
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Varun Saraswathula
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April 8, 2021
In a special feature, columnist Varun Saraswathula examines the state of mental health on campus and assesses how we, as a campus community, can improve it.
