Sophia DuRose | Kanye’s political friendship with Trump is ‘Bound 2’ fail

By Sophia DuRose · Oct. 28, 2018

As someone who can’t go to a single frat party without hearing at least one Kanye song, I am concerned about supporting him and his music, for multiple reasons.

Joel Lee | Pause the podcast, take out your earbuds, and listen to your own thoughts

By Joel Lee · Oct. 27, 2018

Conduct your own intellectual podcast about your thoughts, because it is more relatable than any you can find on iTunes.

Lucy Hu | How to save our democracy in November

By Lucy Hu · Oct. 25, 2018

It’s time to take off our red hats and blue pins and give each candidate a fair shot.

Julia Mitchell | Don’t let Penn’s club recruitment rush rob you of your individuality

By Julia Mitchell · Oct. 25, 2018

In the first weeks on campus, I watched my friends swept up in a flurry of recruiting sessions, auditions, BYOs, and GBMs for organizations with every abbreviation known to man.

Michael A. Keshmiri | Our president is a nationalist. That should scare you.

By Michael A. Keshmiri · Oct. 24, 2018

Trump’s decision to label himself a nationalist and tout xenophobic conspiracy theories in the days leading up to the midterm elections is a pathetic effort to drum up support from fringe elements of our country whose support played a role in carrying him to the presidency.

Moksh Jawa | Penn’s competition can be brutal, but it’s one of the best things about it

By Moksh Jawa · Oct. 24, 2018

What started off as a nagging feeling of insufficiency a few months into freshman year has gradually turned into resounding self-confidence and unequivocal decision-making.

Christy Qiu | When picking the next batch of Quakers, focus on merit, not legacy

By Christy Qiu · Oct. 21, 2018

Students who aren’t members of a “Penn dynasty” can be just as invested in the University’s history and mission.

Spencer Swanson | Khashoggi's murder is a test of Trump’s leadership. He’s failing.

By Spencer Swanson · Oct. 20, 2018

The free press is too valuable to dismiss this incident as the work of “rogue killers.” 

Second Opinion with Dennis Morris | Concerned mom and worried girlfriend

By Dennis Morris · Oct. 18, 2018

GIRL, I’ve heard this one before and it’s something that’s a bit tricky. 

Jay Shah | How Penn can make midterms and finals less stressful

By Jay Shah · Oct. 18, 2018

If a student has three midterms in a day, they should be allowed to postpone one to another day. 

Isabella Simonetti | Shoot your shot: I’m pro-gun control, but love recreational shooting

By Isabella Simonetti · Oct. 17, 2018

You don’t have to be a raging Republican to go to a shooting range.

Carlos Arias Vivas | Someone’s physical condition is no one’s business but their own

By Carlos Arias Vivas · Oct. 17, 2018

If you think someone has a condition, wait for them to open up to you. If they never do, that’s their prerogative. 

Jessica Li | Don’t let OCR be your only option

By Jessica Li · Oct. 16, 2018

The pressures of OCR and landing these internships and jobs have created an incredibly toxic environment for upperclassmen who are right in the thick of it. 

Julia Mitchell | Tired of partisan squabbles? Take a note from local politicians

By Julia Mitchell · Oct. 14, 2018

A state or district politician gains approval by reaching out to seniors on their birthday, responding to complaints about potholes, you know … the boring stuff, the bugs in the system.

Sophia DuRose | When promoting a worthy cause becomes just another marketing ploy

By Sophia DuRose · Oct. 14, 2018

Slapping a pink ribbon on the front of your store window and claiming it’s for breast cancer awareness is a shallow, self-servicing appropriation of true struggle.

Michael A. Keshmiri | Are Republicans allergic to facts?

By Michael A. Keshmiri · Oct. 11, 2018

To some Republicans, the presence of snowfall in the winter is proof that climate change is a liberal hoax.

Joel Lee | Choosing a major is a personal decision — there’s no need to rush

By Joel Lee · Oct. 11, 2018

Despite the stigma around being “undecided,” I believe that a lot of people are very unsure or insecure about their major choice or their undecided status.