Guest Columns
Guest Column by College Republicans | Why we invited Candace Owens to campus
We invited Candace Owens because of the hope and strength she represents for individuals who suffer social ostracisation because of different political beliefs. She is willing to “fall on a sword a thousand times” for her communities, her causes, and the truth.
Guest Column by Tamara Wurman | Candace Owens shouldn’t have been invited to Penn
If we truly want to make any strides toward resolving the policy issues we care about — and I think we do — we cannot continue to enable these provocative distractions from genuine discourse.
Guest Column by SPEC | Penn’s student body called on us to improve our processes. We agree.
At the time of booking, we made a choice that we thought satisfied a lot of our criteria and the interest of Penn students. With the discovery of the allegations against Miguel, we were disappointed to think that we let our peers down, but also found it important to still support all of those involved in the planning of this event.
Guest Column by Katrina Janco | We need autism acceptance at Penn
So, what can a Penn student do to be a better ally and promote autism acceptance? In good news, there’s a lot.
Guest Column by Jonathan Scotto | Why I decided not to re-run for class president
I was fully ready to commit 150% of my time to this title; unfortunately, I found that, although this was a significant part of my Penn experience, it mattered less to others.
Guest Column by Natasha Menon and Brian Goldstein | Natasha and Brian for UA
We are humbled and excited to have the opportunity to lead the Undergraduate Assembly next year.
Guest column by Daniel Markind | What I learned about admissions as the 1979 Final Four announcer
Our University though, is only as good as its people. It remains the obligation of all of us to stay engaged. We all have a stake in this endeavor known as the University of Pennsylvania.
Guest Column by Michael Krone | Don't boo. Run.
The idea of running an election can seem daunting — having to gather names on a petition, setting up a social media campaign, not to mention going out and getting votes — but I would encourage you to take the leap if you are even remotely thinking about doing so.
Guest Column by Laurie Kopp Weingarten | A counselor's take on the admissions scandal
We all know life isn’t fair, and nobody has ever claimed the college admission process is just.
Guest Column by Nia Caldwell | Student athletes aren’t to blame for a flawed admissions process
Here, we get a free Penn Athletics t-shirt, a blue water bottle, and the utmost pride that comes with competing with Penn across our chests.
Guest Column by Julianna Emanuel | Response to Urooba Abid's column on public schools
A Penn alumnus can enact social change in education reform without sending their children to public school.
Guest Column by Hadriana Lowenkron | Heather Mac Donald claimed racism on campuses doesn’t exist. I disagree.
Mac Donald may not see or understand how racism exists today, but we sure do.
Guest Column by Craig Carnaroli | Second semester senior year bucket list challenge
Above all else, cherish and enjoy your remaining time at Penn as an undergraduate. The finish line is in sight!
Guest Column by Tamara Wurman | Ralph Northam broke our trust. His apology didn’t fix it.
In this new era of deep polarization, it is crucial that we maintain moral integrity.
Guest Column by Abigail Swartz | Penn Nursing needs to require a class on LGBTQ healthcare
I don’t claim to be an expert on LGBTQ healthcare, but the fact still stands that important aspects of our education as caretakers are being allowed to fall by the wayside.
Guest Column by Undergraduate Assembly Executive Board | A better Penn with your help
We ask that you engage, that you speak up, and that you let us know what is on your mind and how Penn can be improved.
Guest Column by Melissa Attanasio | Help nurses help you: support Pa. House Bill 2092
Lower patient-to-nurse ratios have been shown to decrease the risk of patient death in the hospital by 14 percent.
Guest Column by Lisa Romero and Joseph Padilla | Caravan: A history of Central American desperation
As a Central American voice on campus, we feel we must impress the gravity of an issue that continues to affect our community.
Guest Column by Sabrina Qiao | With graduation looming, my dream of being a starving writer seems unrealistic
Write full-time after graduation or never write at all is a melodramatic binary.