“Well, of course I am going to live a significant life,” we all tell ourselves. The only uncertainty is how we are going to do it.
Guest Column by Ajjit Narayanan | Israeli apartheid: real, brutal, and deadly
As a state, Israel is open to the same critical lens as other nations, and as residents of the United States, the Israeli military’s largest financial supporter, we have a unique obligation to scrutinize its unjust policies.
Guest Column by Carl-Emmanuel Fulghieri | In defiance of ‘dialogue’: responding to Ariela Stein’s pro-Israel column
Ariela Stein’s column last week displays less an earnest desire to understand than a show of power, demanding parameters of discourse when her side already dominates effective speech.
Jennifer Lee | The costs of Penn’s pervasive ‘going out’ culture can add up
Being involved in various communities is an essential part of college life, but frequent social events can rack up tremendous bills.
Guest Column by Ajjit Narayanan | Israeli apartheid: real, brutal, and deadly
As a state, Israel is open to the same critical lens as other nations, and as residents of the United States, the Israeli military’s largest financial supporter, we have a unique obligation to scrutinize its unjust policies.
Guest Column by Carl-Emmanuel Fulghieri | In defiance of ‘dialogue’: responding to Ariela Stein’s pro-Israel column
Ariela Stein’s column last week displays less an earnest desire to understand than a show of power, demanding parameters of discourse when her side already dominates effective speech.
The negativity around Fling that has been on parade leading up to this week is palpable. Just because you don’t like the headliner doesn’t mean Fling is ruined.
SARAH KHAN is a College freshman from Lynn Haven, Fla.
Rebecca Alifimoff | Fling is a time for unity — don't forget your tank
I understand that Fling tanks are silly and seasonally inappropriate. But on an emotional level, I think they’re wonderful.
It’s difficult to navigate this kind of lifestyle when you aren’t naturally a chatty, extroverted person, always ready to take on the day and deal with the people in your life with excitement and gusto.
Get to know Columnist Rebecca Alifimoff.
Columnist Lucy Hu takes to Locust Walk to get students' opinions on legacy admissions in the second installment of her video series, "Locust Talk."
KRISTEN YEH is a College freshman from West Covina, Calif.
Veronica Fenton | Penn's founder on this year's Spring Fling throwbacks
VERONICA FENTON is a College freshman from Penn Valley, Pa.
CASSANDRA JOBMAN is a College freshman from Garland, Texas.
Editorial | To the Class of 2022: Things to consider before calling Penn home
We want to help you think critically about aspects of this university that might not be stamped on the front page of your glossy Penn brochure.
Some argue that the main crux of university is to take classes and earn a degree, and therefore, academic excellence is key to success. But, the purpose of university is to provide an education, and the purpose of education extends far beyond classroom learning.
Mateen Tabatabaei | Reconciling free speech with uncomfortable opinions
It’s easy to stand for a principle like the right to free speech when the speech in question poses no threat to oneself.
The sheer number of articles I’ve read against aspects of Greek life is surprising in itself, but even more surprising is how few of those writers actually experienced what they claimed to understand.
SARAH KHAN is a College freshman from Lynn Haven, Fla.


















