Students should know of every advantage Penn’s financial aid offers in order to allow them the same access as Penn students not on financial aid.  

The truth of the matter, and what some are so quick to overlook, as they are blindsided by their activist ambitions, is that having the ability to volunteer or take on an unpaid internship exudes extreme privilege. 

We could live incredibly sustainable lives. But we don’t.

The entire system of summer courses at Penn benefits mainly wealthy students. 

Before I came to Penn, I pretty much said “yes” to every kind of position or opportunity presented to me.

And, although their nagging can sometimes be annoying, it’s good to be reminded from time to time that it’s important to get enough sleep, eat well, and go to Van Pelt every once in a while.

I realized that spending a lot of time alone, coupled with the stress of academics, can foster loneliness even in those who like alone time. This means you might not feel as happy as you might have in high school or on vacation. 

 Learn our names correctly. It’s not that hard. 

My peer-advisor story is not a unique one, and many people don’t feel as if their peer advisors have done all they can to help them. But I must ask myself if I did all I could to ask for help.   

So my question is, why are sexual encounters where men benefit more normalized? And how can we combat this idea? By talking.

There are steps that the University could take to both mitigate tax inconsistencies and to better disseminate these facts to students, many of whom do not realize the facts until they are issued an unexpected billing statement that they will have to pay a tax on a significant portion of their grant.

The truth is that housing presents a problem with no good solution.

If students are going to stay up late working regardless of the operating hours, why not open up more spaces for them to use so they can at least be comfortable and at ease?

The first thing you tell someone when you meet them — before inevitably bringing up your major or your hometown — is your name. It holds weight.

I’ll be the first to admit it: even with all its nuances, I love Penn, and I am so glad I chose to come here.

The pricing and inadequate availability of Penn’s dining options forces students to either spend their own or more of their families’ money on food, or, for those who can’t afford to do so, to be hungry. 

We’re the ones you learn about in class about inner-city kids struggling with educational inequality. We’re also the ones you claim to be stealing your financial aid. So as great as it is that you’re learning more about us at Penn, it’s even more important that you understand that there are many people who could have been us.