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Going to CAPS should not be viewed as taboo; it is an act of love. Love yourself and get the help you need.
Lark Yan | 'Parasite' winning is a step forward for diversity, but there's still work to do
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Lark Yan
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Feb. 13, 2020
As we celebrate this historic win for “Parasite,” let’s not forget about the fight of those yet to receive their rightful equality and recognition.
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Sophia DuRose
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Feb. 19, 2020
If you’re unsatisfied with the career path that your selected major will afford you, find a career path that will make you happy and run with it.
While this issue may seem like a far off worry for Penn students, child care should be of significant concern to us as we enter the workforce.
Penn owes its students the best education they can get, and active learning is part of that education.
Penn owes its students the best education they can get, and active learning is part of that education.
Going to CAPS should not be viewed as taboo; it is an act of love. Love yourself and get the help you need.
Lark Yan | 'Parasite' winning is a step forward for diversity, but there's still work to do
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Lark Yan
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Feb. 13, 2020
As we celebrate this historic win for “Parasite,” let’s not forget about the fight of those yet to receive their rightful equality and recognition.
Sophia DuRose | The Oscars should have more representation, not more jokes about representation
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Sophia DuRose
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Feb. 12, 2020
Humorous and performative moments of solidarity will continue to fall flat until real and obvious change is secured for the groups of people who deserve years worth of recognition.
In the wake of a widespread political wave where every major event has political commentary or leanings, there is a sincere need for us, especially as college students, to question more.
Surayya Walters | In light of Black history month, Penn must do more for its Black students
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Surayya Walters
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Feb. 5, 2020
Whether through funding for relocation efforts for the cultural houses or in paying reparations, Penn needs to increase its advocacy on behalf of its Black students.
Alfredo Praticò | Penn must reevaluate its relationship with Bon Appétit
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Alfredo Praticò
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Feb. 2, 2020
Penn must apply pressure and encourage Bon Appétit to place a premium on broadening and improving Penn Dining’s offerings and food availability.
Amidst the notable accomplishments of this truly legendary athlete, it is important to acknowledge the entirety of his actions.
The coronavirus is a serious health crisis, but we can’t use it to drive us towards hatred and fear.
Agatha Advincula | Penn students, in light of impeachment, remember who we are
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Agatha Advincula
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Jan. 29, 2020
Now is the time to reflect on who we are as a University and how we wish to be seen.
Considering Penn’s dining halls proudly state that, “At Penn, we recognize that our cafés serve a diverse population with a wide range of dining preferences,” feeding a wide range of socioeconomic mouths is reason enough to search for a way to ensure equal access to food.
Tyler Larkworthy | Greek life promotes harmful ideas about gender
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Tyler Larkworthy
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Jan. 26, 2020
Men and women on this campus have sorted themselves off, having prepared for very different experiences. Ultimately, however, both fraternities and sororities at Penn enforce an outdated, regressive concept of gender roles.
As hard as failure can be, we need to breathe it in, exhale and let it go.
There are many things I wish I had known upon getting accepted early decision to Penn. Here are a few of the most prominent.
Tejaswi Bhavaraju | Penn students, attend and participate in cultural shows
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Tejaswi Bhavaraju
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Jan. 22, 2020
In order to embrace diversity, one should engage more in events organized by cultural groups and try to absorb different values as much as possible.
Simply stating the flaws is not enough; we must target and pinpoint concrete solutions if we seek any form of progress.
In a world that already caters to wealth, putting one more boundary in the way of less privileged students is not the way to ensure equal access to higher education.
