There is no denying Pope Francis has proven to be a significant global voice, and not just for Catholics.
Don’t get me wrong, I like external validation (almost) as much as the next Quaker. US News’ approval, however, is something I can do without, given what’s necessary to gain it.
I have been groped from virtually every possible angle, dragged to the wall, pulled away from a female friend that I was dancing with and flung onto a guy, been at the retrieving end of “f**k that bitch” one too many times after ignoring men’s thirsty presence and repeatedly grabbed and attempted to be danced with by men that I resisted.
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The pope is coming to Philadelphia this weekend. Some may opt to hide from the crowds inside the corner of their dorm room.
Breast cancer awareness month begins a week from today, initiating thousands of fundraising campaigns to support breast cancer research.
SOPHIA OAK is a College senior from Honolulu. Her email address is oakj@sas.upenn.edu.
SOPHIA OAK is a College senior from Honolulu. Her email address is oakj@sas.upenn.edu.
Don’t get me wrong, I like external validation (almost) as much as the next Quaker. US News’ approval, however, is something I can do without, given what’s necessary to gain it.
I have been groped from virtually every possible angle, dragged to the wall, pulled away from a female friend that I was dancing with and flung onto a guy, been at the retrieving end of “f**k that bitch” one too many times after ignoring men’s thirsty presence and repeatedly grabbed and attempted to be danced with by men that I resisted.
On Friday, Penn administrators met with students pushing for mental health changes on campus. And, encouragingly, the University seemed receptive to the proposed changes.
SEAN MCGEEHAN is a College senior from Philadelphia. His email is seanmcgeehan@verizon.net.
Sometimes I feel like I’m living in an artificially created world, as if I’m part of some big social experiment I don’t quite understand.
SAM SHERMAN is a College senior from Marblehead, Mass. His email is samsherman6@gmail.com.
Guest column by Katiera Sordjan | Not another mental health story
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Katiera Sordjan
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Sept. 21, 2015
I suppose I should be grateful that the conversation on campus has changed. I suppose I should be grateful that, unlike 19 year-old me sitting in a hospital full of shame, Penn students have a better chance to be heard and get the care they need when it comes to mental health.
Guest column by Kemuel Benyehudah | A nontraditional students’ guide to greater success in college
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Kemuel Benyehudah
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Sept. 21, 2015
In the book "Distinction," Pierre Bourdieu defines social and cultural capital as social resources which confer power and status in society.
Vaios Triantafyllou | ?Master's in wrecking your mental health
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Vaios Triantafyllou
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Sept. 19, 2015
Before I had finished my first week as a graduate student at Penn, the front page of The Daily Pennsylvanian featured a story on the issue of campus mental health, a topic also discussed during freshman convocation.
SHUN SAKAI is a College junior from Chesnut Hill, Mass. His email address is ssakai@sas.upenn.edu.
Donald Trump makes people laugh. Whether because of his ridiculous hair, absurd comments or extensive trolling of other Republican candidates, the Penn alumnus has been a running joke since he announced his presidential campaign.
Dear Penn admins: Take the mental health letter seriously
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The Daily Pennsylvanian
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Sept. 17, 2015
The University said that it will be meeting with the letter’s student signatories in the coming days. We hope that when they do, it will be to start a serious discussion about the recommendations in the letter.
ANNEKA DECARO is a College sophomore from Austin, TX. Her email is annekaxiv@gmail.com.
Rose was the first time I saw the effects of suicide on loved ones left behind.
As our campus and national leaders make policy changes to enhance the state of mental health and wellness, I worry that our sympathetic nature and sense of urgency surrounding this issue may hinder the impact of our efforts. Emotionally charged issues often elicit emotionally-charged policy responses, which may not be ideal.
SAM SHERMAN is a College senior from Marblehead, Mass. His email is samsherman6@gmail.com.
