The insecurity I feel about my body is mine, meaning learning to be comfortable with my appearance is an internal journey. And yes, it is immensely discouraging to be bombarded with images of models who seem so picture-perfect.
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Michael A. Keshmiri | Stop asking female candidates to smile
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Michael A. Keshmiri
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March 17, 2019
Women candidates are already fighting this uphill battle in ways that male candidates are not.
Ton Nguyen | Don't be ignorant of others' cultures on your next spring break trip
By
Ton Nguyen
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March 13, 2019
Traveling can have a lot of benefits and encourage people to immerse themselves in exciting settings and engage with vibrant cultures. But there is a difference between being appreciative of cultures and being ignorant of the harmful effects of your presence.
The Latest
By
Christy Qiu
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March 17, 2019
The college admissions process might always have broken aspects, but one doable reform is to make time for fact-checking.
Ana West | Christians at Penn have a responsibility to stand by the LGBTQ community
By
Ana West
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March 17, 2019
When I came to Penn, I saw explicitly inclusive congregations and met accepting faith leaders for the first time, and it made me genuinely optimistic for the future of the Christian church. But there is a massive amount of progress that needs to be made — and recently, some of that progress has been reversed.
The college admissions process is under nationwide scrutiny. We want your take.
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The Daily Pennsylvanian
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March 17, 2019
We are looking for guest columns that make compelling arguments from the Penn community to gauge a variety of different perspectives.
The college admissions process is under nationwide scrutiny. We want your take.
By
The Daily Pennsylvanian
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March 17, 2019
We are looking for guest columns that make compelling arguments from the Penn community to gauge a variety of different perspectives.
Michael A. Keshmiri | Stop asking female candidates to smile
By
Michael A. Keshmiri
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March 17, 2019
Women candidates are already fighting this uphill battle in ways that male candidates are not.
Ton Nguyen | Don't be ignorant of others' cultures on your next spring break trip
By
Ton Nguyen
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March 13, 2019
Traveling can have a lot of benefits and encourage people to immerse themselves in exciting settings and engage with vibrant cultures. But there is a difference between being appreciative of cultures and being ignorant of the harmful effects of your presence.
Hadriana Lowenkron | Students of color need to give back to the Philadelphia community
By
Hadriana Lowenkron
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March 12, 2019
Penn needs more students of color to join not only the Tutoring Project, but any type of community service that focuses on helping Philadelphia’s children and other indigent residents.
Ana West | Loneliness at Penn is rampant, and it’s time to stop hiding it
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Ana West
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March 12, 2019
Admitting that we feel alone can be scary, but we absolutely have to.
The abuse of this drug by students who simply want to cram for their upcoming midterm or pump out a paper at four in the morning is what I take issue with.
Wharton is consistently ranked one of the best business schools in the world. Attending a school like Penn gives us an unparalleled opportunity to learn from elite business professionals, in the shape of both peers and faculty.
Especially for the introverted, Penn’s emphasis on late-night shenanigans can serve as a major stressor.
Letter to the Editor | Third-grader Alex wants your help to learn about Pennsylvania
By
Alex from Mrs. B.'s Class
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Feb. 27, 2019
I am very excited to learn more about the great state of Pennsylvania as I work on my project.
Hadriana Lowenkron | Penn’s room selection is an insult to students on financial aid
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Hadriana Lowenkron
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Feb. 27, 2019
This year’s housing process was extremely flawed. In typical Penn fashion, the lottery-based time slots fostered unnecessary competition among students, and when coupled with unexpected differences in housing prices, resulted in extreme inequities.
Aakruti Ganeshan | The problem with the 'model minority' trope at Penn
By
Aakruti Ganeshan
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Feb. 26, 2019
The stereotype is problematic for a variety of obvious reasons, predominantly, the inevitable pressure and stress placed upon this minority group.
Students often complain, and rightly so, because Penn, indeed, has a long way to go in improving their housing situation. But, we must be aware that in comparison to many other colleges, Penn’s housing services are well above average.
History had a reason to fear foreign tyranny. But history has also shown what makes America great — a nation built by immigrants where all Americans are treated equally.
Sophia DuRose | Part of the privilege of attending Penn is gaining connections. Use them.
By
Sophia DuRose
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Feb. 22, 2019
Penn’s competitive culture is a fantastic motivator. It’s also a fantastic reason to feel an awful trepidation when asking for help, whether that help be in reference to a simple homework question or a major search for a post-grad job
Isami McCowan | After being catcalled countless times, I've learned I'm not to blame
By
Isami McCowan
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Feb. 20, 2019
My countless run-ins with verbal harassment in the Philadelphia area has varied between mildly annoying and frightening to the point where I have had police officers file into my apartment after a 911 call made on my way home from Center City.
Michael A. Keshmiri | Reject hostility towards Hispanic Americans
By
Michael A. Keshmiri
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Feb. 19, 2019
One depressing fact about this is that history is repeating itself — and we have clearly not learned our lesson from it.
Tyler Larkworthy | Course selection can be a nightmare. Penn needs a shopping period.
By
Tyler Larkworthy
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Feb. 19, 2019
At the root of this anguish is Penn’s system for course registration.
