Guest Columns
Guest Column by Jacob Hershman | Of COVID-19, climate-change, and exploding stars
Many are unconvinced of the virus’ threat not only to themselves, but also to society at large – so unconvinced, in fact, that they are engaging in the most socially destructive behavior imaginable, given the threat at hand. Sound familiar?
Guest Column by a former UPenn Statesman Editor | No, Penn did not steal our senior year
Missing graduation this May is going to be terrible. Social distancing is not going to be easy. But if what we must endure for the coming months saves even one life, then it will be worth it.
Guest Column by Penn Dems | It’s time for Democratic leadership, and it’s time for Joe Biden
More than ever before, we also need a leader capable of guiding our country and restoring our democracy. That Democrat at the top of the ticket will be Joe Biden, and Penn Dems is proud and excited to endorse him.
Guest Column by Penn Student Government members | Letter to the Administration on housing
As members of Penn Student Government, we hope to advocate for the needs of those most vulnerable in our community at this time.
Guest Column by Michelle Shen | Where to channel your coronavirus rage
I was feeling a lot of things — a strange cocktail of sadness, sentimentality, bitterness, and anger. Originally, a lot of that anger was directed at Penn and other universities.
Letter from the Executive Editor | We decide our stories
Right now, this period may seem like a difficult, uncertain time. But looking back at the past three years, I know we have the power to decide how these moments will become meaningful.
Guest Column by Alice Heyeh | Viruses do not discriminate based on ethnicity and neither should we
Know the facts and stay informed. When making efforts to prevent the spread of a pandemic, we must also prevent the spread of misinformation and violence.
Guest Column by Maher Abdel Samad | International students, ISSS has not left you behind
If you felt panic rather than inconvenience after getting the University’s sparse response to the virus or identify with one of the above categories, as I did, I have good news for you.
Letter from Benoit Dubé | A message to students regarding Spring Break
Amid this uncertainty, any travel, domestic or international could heighten your risk of exposure.
Guest Column by Christina Miranda | Protecting students vulnerable to eating disorders matters, too
Following recovery from my own battle with an eating disorder, I feel a personal duty to help others suffering from this illness in any way possible.
Guest Column by Makhari Dysart | Fresh Grocer is another example of Penn’s one-sided community partnership
Whether or not you believe Fresh Grocer was rightfully closed, we must use its closure as a way to discuss how we can foster better community engagement once we step off of Locust Walk.
Guest Column by Tommy Seaman | Nutrition education matters for Nursing students
Nurses have a responsibility to understand what proper nutrition means and how to impart this knowledge to their patients.
Guest Column by nine Helix Prize recipients | Penn’s Biochemistry Seminar Program empowers women
For these reasons, and from our own experiences, we see the opportunity provided by the Biological Chemistry Seminar Coordinator position to be one that allows for both personal and professional growth, particularly for women, rather than one that is merely administrative.
Guest Column by Michael Nevett | Announcing March for Our Lives’ Pennsylvania Peace Plan
At a press conference in Huntsman Hall on Feb. 13, I, alongside Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, announced March for Our Lives’ Pennsylvania Peace Plan.
Guest Column by James Nycz | We don’t need a Trader Joe’s shuttle
This project reflects a well-intentioned effort from the UA to respond to student needs and increase campus wellness. However, this shuttle service is not the best way to accomplish these goals.
Guest Column by Jackson Maxwell | The problem with Penn's Wellness Programming
In order to be impactful, wellness measures must be adapted to fit within students’ existing incentive structures, and that means integrating them within students’ existing commitments.
Guest Column by Corey Paredes and Chris Schiller | Penn students, reject the false promises of Bernie Sanders
The issues that Bernie Sanders speaks to reflect important contemporary challenges, but his heavy-handed government solutions would further bankrupt the nation and dim opportunity for those who need it most.
Guest Column by Erika Gustafson | Penn’s biochemistry awards contribute to gender inequality
In academia, women first experience this culture of differentiating tasks between men and women within the classroom, originating in the way professors view and treat their students.
Guest Column by Borna Saeednia | Penn must give Election Day the recognition it deserves
Penn students have the potential to play a significant role in the fate of the state of Pennsylvania and the nation as a whole, and we should help unleash this potential.