As a student once active in minority politics at Penn, I often encountered discussions of micro-aggressions and privilege.
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I live on Locust Walk. Three minutes to class, three minutes to Lyn’s, three minutes to Pottruck – the location alone is fantastic.
Dear Penn, As many of you have heard by now, we had a question on our audition form that was completely inappropriate.
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A couple of days ago, I read an opinion piece in the DP by a wonderful, thoughtful student —Titus Adkins — who used his powerful voice to posit some queries to me and to other members of the Penn community.
Guest column by Nathan Ausubel | Hillary Clinton, advocate for women and children
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Nathan Ausubel
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Sept. 26, 2016
In November, I urge members of the Penn community to vote for Hillary Clinton as the next president.
Guest column by Ben Goodman | A challenge to individual fraternities on campus
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Ben Goodman
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Sept. 13, 2016
“Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets.” - Paul Batalden, M.D. Let me preface the following discussion by saying that I am not in a fraternity, and do realize that they offer many benefits for their members: life-long friendship, deep alumni networks, and social structure, to name a few. That being said, as I am sure you are all aware, there has been a vocal conversation on campus after the OZ email flyering that took place on Tuesday.
Guest column by Ben Goodman | A challenge to individual fraternities on campus
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Ben Goodman
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Sept. 13, 2016
“Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets.” - Paul Batalden, M.D. Let me preface the following discussion by saying that I am not in a fraternity, and do realize that they offer many benefits for their members: life-long friendship, deep alumni networks, and social structure, to name a few. That being said, as I am sure you are all aware, there has been a vocal conversation on campus after the OZ email flyering that took place on Tuesday.
I live on Locust Walk. Three minutes to class, three minutes to Lyn’s, three minutes to Pottruck – the location alone is fantastic.
Dear Penn, As many of you have heard by now, we had a question on our audition form that was completely inappropriate.
Guest column by Peter LaBerge | From One “Bro” to Another: On Complicity
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Peter Laberge
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Sept. 11, 2016
By the second week of freshman year, we have all learned to avoid the Compass in the center of Locust Walk.
Welcome to Penn, freshmen and transfer students. Over the next few weeks, you will have a lot of opportunities to start choosing the courses, campus spaces, and student groups that will come to define your experience here.
Insecurity, I have found, is a dangerous force that can subtly permeate various aspects of one’s life.
Voting is a simple act of civic duty, but it is also a transformative one. Each of us joins with millions of individuals across the country to enact something--the democratic choice of our representatives--that none of us can or should do alone. Voting in a constitutional democracy not only expresses our citizenship; it also enables us together to continually re-establish something much mightier than any of us could otherwise be: a democratic republic that aspires to recognize the liberty and equality of all persons.
Guest column by Brittany Maschal | Five reasons to start planning for business school now
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Brittany Maschal
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April 27, 2016
With graduation almost here, and a farewell to four unforgettable years on Locust Walk, you might already be making plans for graduation trips, time at home and beginning your first full-time job.
Guest column by Majid Mubeen | Anti-Muslim Rhetoric: a Challenge to the Dignity, Safety and Lives of the Community
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Majid Mubeen
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April 25, 2016
In a post-9/11 world, Islamophobia is not uncommon, and many Muslims and non-Muslims can recount instances of undue fear-mongering, ranging from high school bullying to murder. More recently, we must note that anti-Muslim sentiment has resurged in light of upcoming Presidential elections, with proclamations threatening the sense of belonging for Muslims all over this country.
Like most Penn students, I spent Fling partying outdoors in the sun. It was wonderful, but when I recount my weekend to friends later this week, there’s a part of the story that I will want to leave out.
The impact of Penn’s high-pressure environment on mental health has been a trending topic over the past few years.
This past Monday, we all suffered a great loss. I was shocked and saddened to hear that a Penn student took her own life, but as cavalier as this may sound, I wasn’t too surprised.
When Emma opened the door, I saw the extra pair of feet first. "Hi, I'm Jennifer," she said. I shook her hand and sat down.
Guest Column by Debbie Rabinovich| Here's what I really think about Penn
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Debbie Rabinovich
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April 12, 2016
I am so frustrated with Penn. I am a freshman who chose to come here because it was supposed to be the best of all worlds and the best in the world.
Guest column by Loujeine Boutar | Sorry, you didn’t make it to the interview for our student-run club
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Loujeine Boutar
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April 6, 2016
As an incoming transfer student last fall, I came with all the enthusiasm I could. In particular, I thought I was finally going to participate in extracurricular opportunities — the main facet of the American educational system that brought me all the way from Tunisia.
Guest column by Lucas Lipatti | SDS supports peace, the CIA perpetuates war
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Lucas Lipatti
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April 4, 2016
On Friday, April 1, 2016, Philadelphia organizers, brought together by Penn SDS, shut down CIA Director John Brennan’s speech at the Penn Museum.
Every year when UA elections come around, the student body is given the opportunity to elect a new President and Vice President.
