Bridget Yu | Suicide is an issue; let’s talk about it

By Bridget Yu · Feb. 9, 2022

Columnist Bridget Yu encourages us to open up the dialogue regarding suicide more and refrain from taking the subject lightly. 

16 Penn Law Organizations | Statement in support of Lia Thomas

By Ellen Heiman , Maya Satya Reddy , Jay Hauser and Anne Blackman · Jan. 25, 2022

In a guest column, 16 law organizations explain why Lia Thomas and all other transgender athletes deserve to be able to compete in women's sports. 

Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes | Penn’s Broken Promises to the Black Residents of "University City"

By Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes · Jan. 23, 2022

Guest columnists from the Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes underscore the racism of Penn-trification and urge Penn students and administrators to act now to address the housing crisis in University City.

Stacey Bevan | Equitable Paid Family Leave demands better legislation

By Stacey Bevan · Jan. 14, 2022

Guest columnist Stacey Bevan discusses why current federal policies surrounding paid family leave need serious reform. 

Hallie Swanson | Remote learning was a disaster; let’s make this the last time

By Hallie Swanson · Jan. 13, 2022

Guest columnist Hallie Swanson argues that remote learning was a disaster that Penn should never return to again. 

Hindus for Human Rights | In support of the Dismantling Global Hindutva conference

By Raju Rajagopal and Sunita Viswanath · Dec. 11, 2021

In a guest column, the cofounders of Hindus for Human Rights discuss their support for the Dismantling Global Hindutva conference.

Nat Graham | Why the men’s basketball team sits for the anthem

By Nat Graham · Dec. 11, 2021

Penn men's basketball team Associate Head Coach Nat Graham explains why the team decided to sit during the national anthem.

Leo Biehl | Penn, take a stand to protect West Philadelphia residents

By Leo Biehl · Dec. 10, 2021

Guest columnist Leo Biehl argues that Penn must protect its neighboring low-income residents who live in federally subsidized housing from eviction.

Sean Deresh | Penn should commit to a long-term offshore wind energy power purchase agreement

By Sean Deresh · Dec. 7, 2021

Guest columnist Sean Deresh argues that Penn should divest from fossil fuels and invest in offshore wind energy instead. 

Ben She | Locust Walk should be redensified to include more cultural spaces

By Ben She · Dec. 5, 2021

Guest columnist Ben She argues that redensifying Locust Walk will energize student life and make campus a better place.

56 Scholars | Why is an Ecuadorian politician and alleged human rights offender a visiting scholar at Penn?

By Nicholas Limerick and Julie Gamble · Dec. 2, 2021

In a guest column, 56 scholars ask why an Ecuadorian politician alleged to have committed crimes against humanity received a visiting scholar position at Penn, and why her Penn profile was removed after questions were raised about the appointment.

Penn Justice Dems | Meet Penn’s Board of Trustees, the reason why progress is never made

By Penn Justice Dems · Nov. 16, 2021

In a guest column, Penn Justice Dems argues that Penn's Board of Trustees is the primary reason so little campus activism results in change.

Brinn Gammer | Prioritize wellbeing over résumé building

By Brinn Gammer · Nov. 11, 2021

Guest columnist Brinn Gammer reflects on the state of mental health on campus and offers suggestions on how to bring more happiness to daily life.

Suhag Shukla | Why the Hindu American Foundation is asking the Department of Education to investigate Penn

By Suhag Shukla · Nov. 4, 2021

In a guest column, Suhag Shukla, executive director of the Hindu American Foundation, argues that Penn should take a toxic episode of Hinduphobia as an opportunity to extend its support to Hindu students and faculty.

PLTV | There are no election off years

By Penn Leads the Vote · Nov. 1, 2021

In a guest column, Penn Leads the Vote encourages students to cast a ballot in this year's general election.

Naveen Albert | Penn should hold off on Wi-Fi 'upgrades'

By Naveen Albert · Oct. 26, 2021

Guest Columnist Naveen Albert argues that Penn shouldn't upgrades its wifi systems due to negative environmental and health effects.

Ellen Heiman & Sage Lincoln | Penn Law is failing its environmental students — and our planet

By Ellen Heiman and Sage Lincoln · Oct. 24, 2021

Guest columnists Ellen Heiman and Sage Lincoln argue that Penn Law must do more to increase opportunities for environmental advocacy and law training.