Jack Lakis | The how and why behind requesting access to your Penn admissions file
Columnist Jack Lakis argues that all undergraduates should do their part to encourage transparency in admissions.
Columnist Jack Lakis argues that all undergraduates should do their part to encourage transparency in admissions.
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi calls upon non-Jewish students to become more vocal critics of instances of antisemitism disguised as activism.
Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz asserts that social media, while potentially a platform for discussing global issues, often fosters dehumanization, polarization, and misinformation. She advocates instead for more meaningful face-to-face interactions and a balanced approach to activism.
Columnist Julu Nwaezeapu illuminates how white-collar crime violently impacts economically-marginalized communities and warns Penn students to beware of their proximity to corporate greed.
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi calls upon non-Jewish students to become more vocal critics of instances of antisemitism disguised as activism.
Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz asserts that social media, while potentially a platform for discussing global issues, often fosters dehumanization, polarization, and misinformation. She advocates instead for more meaningful face-to-face interactions and a balanced approach to activism.
Members of the Penn community share out their thoughts and perspectives on the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas, Penn's response to the conflict, and its impact on campus life and discourse.
Columnist Sose Hovannisian describes the process of petitioning for a new language course with a persuadable and willing Penn.
Columnist Jack Lakis explores the implications of how a small number of high schools dominate American educational opportunities.
Columnist Zara Tena explores the need for elderly leaders to step down, and allow a new generation of politicians to step in.
Columnist Akiva Berkowitz addresses the recent terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel, explains why we all should rally behind Israel, and considers how students can try to make a difference.
Columnist Izzy Feinfeld calls on clubs at Penn to have a more open application process and prioritize building community.
Columnist Sangitha Aiyer calls for Penn to assist in combating the chronic underfunding of Philadelphia’s public school libraries.
Columnist Gladys Smith discusses whether Penn is truly giving back to the greater Philadelphia area through its current distribution of attention amongst local high schools.
Columnist Akiva Berkowitz calls for a "Penn 101" introductory course to foster class-wide unity.
Columnist Clever Earth proposes the implementation of mandatory mental health sessions to address the detrimental impact of Penn’s pre-med culture on student wellbeing.
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi advocates for lowering the stakes of dating in order to create stronger, more meaningful connections.
Columnist Franklin Li shares his experience of and reflection on living in Gregory College House.
Columnist Hanadi Abdulkadir explores how sites like Sidechat can impact the broader Philadelphia community.
Columnist Jessey Shin writes about the hidden perks of living in an “unpopular” College House.