Opinion-Columns
Matthew Liu | Even after Biden’s win, We can still have a huge impact on this country's direction
With both Senate elections in Georgia undecided and going to a runoff, there are two distinct directions this country could go and there is still so much more you can do to impact the trajectory we take these next four years.
Caroline Magdolen | Firehoses of falsehood and fruitless quests for fact
Disinformation isn’t going away anytime soon, and there aren’t any clear, unbiased solutions to it. But we can cope with it better if we stop expecting certainty from our news, and strive to identify probable truths, as opposed to an absolute, undeniable one.
Surayya Walters | Hold Top Companies Accountable for Their Discrimination
I’m working hard to find a company that does more than talk about inclusivity, equity, and fairness, but one that actually manifests those ideals in their actions.
Alex Eapen | This Spring, put Philly first
It’s important to realize that while the coronavirus is not a life-threatening disease for most Penn students, the same cannot be said for many permanent residents of West Philadelphia.
Andy Yoon | The electoral college is no reason not to vote
When a system like the Electoral College has flaws, the long-term approach should be to seek recourse and change its structural underpinnings. In the short term, however, abandoning a still-active system does a disservice to everyone else.
Urooba Abid | We Must Do More than Vote
Change never happens on Election Day. It happens in the intermediary moments — in the days, weeks, and years between elections.
Lexi Boccuzzi | Idealism has no place in politics
If we as Penn students want to act as a force of change in this country, the youth vote cannot afford to be one of idealism.
Jessica Gooding | Biden’s right, we need to stop stigmatizing addiction
Former Vice President Biden openly stated how proud he was for his son for overcoming a drug addiction. The elder Biden is right to be proud of his son Hunter’s triumph — we all should take note of his transparency and decency.
Agatha Advincula | Religion doesn't excuse indifference
Forrest Church, a prominent theologian and Unitarian Universalist wrote, “We are not human because we think. We are human because we care.” So let’s start acting like it.
Varun Saraswathula | Policy is more important than politics
You may find that discussing the Affordable Care Act in objective, clinical terms without references to politics or party will spark a refreshing and fruitful debate.
Isabella Glassman | Why a woman couldn’t say “Will you shut up, man”
Women have made great strides in the last century, but what is done on paper does not always correlate to an equal change in American attitudes.
Matthew Liu | Why STEM students should support Biden
Unlike Trump, Biden supports funding for both basic and translational science research, and historically, he has backed it up.
Valerie Wang | Don’t try to take the high road this election
By no means am I one to tell you not to follow your moral values, but just understand the repercussions of your actions: if not for yourself, then for your friends, family, and the future of our country.
Matthew Liu | Doing well by doing good. Something every Penn student needs to know isn’t real
It might be a hard pill to swallow, but selling actions as “doing well by doing good” is a lie.
Bruce Shen | Amy Wax doesn't understand culture
There is ample evidence showing that culture of origin is no indicator of assimilation and performance.
Tejaswi Bhavaraju | Drawing the line in politics
It is crucial for us as students to draw a line in politics and separate political judgments from our daily interactions.
Lexi Boccuzzi | Accountability for polarized politics
I’m with Kenny Chesney when I ask myself the question: “Can’t we all get along?”
Emily Chang | Too much self-deprecation is bad for you
To prevent self-deprecation from becoming even more problematic, Penn students need to be more conscious of the language they engage in, as well as the language that their peers use.
Guest Column by five members of the Penn community | Join us for Penn Remembers: A Virtual Vigil.
On Wednesday, Oct. 21, we invite you to join us — remotely — for “Penn Remembers: A Virtual Vigil.”