Penn needs a center for Tea Partiers and Flashers alike, a la the LGBT Center.
Penn Park has a multitude of benefits, but the question remains — will students actually go that far east to utilize it?
The Palestinian strategy for statehood has flipped in a matter of eight years. The strategy now seems to follow a new script: statehood first, negotiations later.
Your Voice | Pedestrian safety
University City resident Brian M. Villa cautions Penn pedestrians to exercise more common sense.
Penn Park has a multitude of benefits, but the question remains — will students actually go that far east to utilize it?
The Palestinian strategy for statehood has flipped in a matter of eight years. The strategy now seems to follow a new script: statehood first, negotiations later.
Netflix jumped the gun by convincing millions of its subscribers to choose between price and quality.
Your Voice | A university upon a hill
College senior Ned Shell responds to columnist Ernest Owens’ criticism of Penn’s promotion of its gay-friendly atmosphere.
Although Penn is making significant strides, the fact that in 2011 our campus still emphasizes how “gay-friendly” it is seems very redundant and counterproductive to the entire movement.
Upon stepping into Penn Park, it becomes clear that the space is dedicated to serve a purpose — to provide a space for organized games, and not for simple lounging. It’s not so much a park as a collection of fields.
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Like a faint electric buzz, excitement about new ways to use technology is permeating throughout campus. As your tech columnist, I’ll be doing my best to make you aware of some of the cooler stuff going on.
I’ll tell you why we really get fat. You might not like it. You probably won’t believe me either. But after reading some outstanding work by science writer Gary Taubes, I’m a die-hard believer.
As Penn Park opens and you explore its many fine qualities, I hope it fills you with pride.
Your Voice | Commending Skimmer
The Red and Blue Crew praises the Sophomore and Junior Class Boards.
Your Voice | A controversial advertisement
Readers criticize an advertisement from the David Horowitz Freedom Center that appeared in the DP.
At an institution that constantly emphasizes the importance of building relationships with professional firms like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley via on-campus recruiting, I wonder if students increasingly overlook the value of building relationships with everyday people — people who play integral roles in our community.
In recent years, however, the term “flash mob” has acquired a new meaning. Philadelphia’s non-violent high-school and college-aged residents need to reclaim the flash mob.
While politics often brings out the worst in people, it can occasionally bring out the very best.
Penn should sweat the small stuff. Minor issues affect student happiness and create inefficiencies for the University.









