Opinion
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.
Editorial | The election is over. But your civic engagement shouldn't go away
Students should not see a Biden victory as a reason to disengage from politics. Rather, they should devote themselves to the many areas where there is still work to be done.
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.
Editorial | Penn students must support this week's Scholar Strike
Over the past year, Penn's administration has made a number of hard choices that have faced substantial student backlash. However, its decision to not suspend operations on Election Day ranks among its worst.
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.
Guest Column by Andi Johnson | Dear Division of Public Safety
Those text messages, sent at 8:38 p.m. and 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday night to the entire Penn community, were an act of “public safety,” meaning they were a direct warning to us all that we should avoid that location.
Guest Column by Virginia Wardell | SP2's treatment of international students is alarming
Master candidates for Social Policy were given the opportunity to anonymously react to the decisions made surrounding MSSP 628 and MSSP 710. The candidates expressed a variety of concerns, including a lack of transparency, equal treatment, and potential self-censorship.
Guest Column by 340+ current MBA Students | Wharton Students for Biden
At this critical crossroads of our nation’s history, we need a principled leader that can deliver the truth, unite the country behind a shared vision, and carry us forward to a better America. We need Joe Biden in the White House, more than ever.
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.
Guest Column by five GET-UP members | Penn must provide funding extensions for all doctoral students
As graduate workers and members of GET-UP, we believe that for Penn to make good on its promise to support current students, the administration must guarantee a universal one-year funding extension for all doctoral students in every school and department.
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.
Guest Column by Eli Moraru | Penn is failing to support its students' mental well-being and right to vote
Penn's administration should be ashamed that it has come to this point where students must boycott classes for their mental wellbeing and for the ability to vote on election day.
Guest Column from Penn graduates and students | Penn employees deserve paid time off on Election Day
To all students, graduates, staff members, and faculty — please join us in signing this petition urging the University to take stronger action to protect Penn employees’ right to vote.
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.
Editorial | Joe Biden for President
Over eight months ago, we endorsed Bernie Sanders for president in the midst of the Democratic primary season. Now, we urge Penn community members to cast their ballot for Joe Biden in the general election.
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.