Guest Columns
Sean Deresh | Penn should launch a campus-wide switch to LED lighting
Guest columnist Sean Deresh argues that a campus-wide shift to LED lighting at Penn would be a crucial step towards refining the University’s sustainable development.
Timethius J. Terrell | Diversity, equity, and inclusion: What predominantly white universities could learn from Beyonce's “Black Is King”
Columnist Timethius J. Terrell urges predominantly white universities to reconsider their often ineffective approaches towards diversity, equity, and inclusion, using Beyonce’s “Black Is King” as a reference.
Amjad Hamza | Don’t donate to Penn; the world needs your dollars
Guest columnist Amjad Hamza argues that Penn students and current donors should redirect their donations to the world’s most effective causes.
Isabella Glassman and Vinay Khosla | Bridge the gap between upper and underclassmen
Columnists Isabella Glassman and Vinay Khosla discuss the importance of cross-class interactions from an upperclassmen and underclassmen’s perspective.
Bridget Yu | Suicide is an issue; let’s talk about it
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
In a guest column, Penn Leads the Vote encourages students to cast a ballot in this year's general election.