Opinion Columns
Alec Ward | Parody shift
A few weeks ago, I watched a film called “Drunk, Stoned, Brilliant, Dead,” which chronicled the rise and fall of National Lampoon, a controversial humor magazine which was immensely popular in the 1970s through ‘90s.
Emily Hoeven | Going global
As our world becomes increasingly global, there is more pressure upon us to do the same. But this doesn’t necessarily mean we have to spend big bucks or travel extensively to become more global.
Toe the Line: Penn Democrats | Philadelphia Municipal Elections
The 2016 presidential election has captivated our nation’s collective interest, with televised debates best resembling Comedy Central roasts.
Toe the Line: College Republicans | Philadelphia Municipal Election
While everyone has been tuning into the presidential debates and following the latest comments from Donald Trump, this is all for an election more than a year away.
Alessandro van den Brink | Get to the polls
At the Democratic debate several weeks ago, Hillary Clinton told her supporters that it was essential that every person vote, claiming that when voter turnout is high, Democrats have an edge over Republicans.
Ravi Jain | "Brown" at Penn
Cliques exist all over Penn. It’s college, after all. But what makes group politics particularly difficult in ethnic minority communities is that minority students often rely on this group as a support system and as a place to feel welcomed, as Jessica mentioned.
Louis Capozzi | An un-civil right
Over the previous couple of weeks, members of the Penn community have been especially alert to racially charged commentaries.
Gina Elia | When truth hurts
Are Penn students sincere? More importantly, does whether they are or not matter for their mental health and wellbeing?
Vaios Triantafyllou | Freedom has no borders
In early March of this year, I was returning to the United States from a seven-day “People to People” trip to Cuba when I was “randomly” searched at Miami International Airport. After waiting in line for almost half an hour, I faced an officer of the Department of Homeland Security for a series of customary questions regarding products I was bringing back to the U.S.
Clara Jane Hendrickson | The end of an era
When I first arrived in Philadelphia, I immediately fell in love with this city. It was eccentric and dirty — the bastard child of New York, I called it. Even the cliche of place-based pride somehow didn’t apply here.
Giavanni Alves | #BlackWomenExcellence
The celebration of affinities is not something that needs to be scheduled in order to be recognized or appreciated.
Alec Ward | Un-cruel and unusual
Last week, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases challenging the constitutionality of specific impositions of the death penalty.
Emily Hoeven | The puzzle of home
There is a poem by Philip Larkin called “Home is so Sad.” The first several lines read: “Home is so sad.
Toe the Line: Penn Democrats | Gun control debate
Two weeks ago today, the Penn community woke up fearing that the day might bring horror into our lives.
Toe the Line: College Republicans | Gun control
Due to the most recent Oregon shooting, the nation has begun its recurring, but short-winded debate about how to fix our “gun problem.” Those on the conservative side of the spectrum tend to emphasize the need for better treatment of mental health and the need for the protection of the Second Amendment: the peoples’ right to bear arms.
Titus Adkins | Dear Alec Ward, your freedom of speech is safe
Alec, before I begin I’d like to say that this is not an attack on you, but on your harmful and racist views.
Theodore L. Caputi | The Netter Center of learned optimism
What makes certain people stand-out performers? For years, I’ve tried to pinpoint common qualities among high achievers.
Ravi Jain & Sonia Sidhu | Minority mental health
As Penn students, we care a lot about careers. On-campus recruiting seems to be on everyone’s mind as lunch time conversations turn to resume formatting or company culture and dinner plans are cancelled to attend info sessions
Gina Elias | Procrastinators, unite!
When it comes to the virtue of “industry,” Ben Franklin’s language is clear: “Lose no time.
