Franklin Li | Ben Franklin’s personal flaws should not diminish his achievements

By Franklin Li · Oct. 25, 2023

Columnist Franklin Li believes that we should not be overly critical of Benjamin Franklin for not always acting in accordance with present-day moral standards. 

Jack Lakis | The how and why behind requesting access to your Penn admissions file

By Jack Lakis · Oct. 24, 2023

Columnist Jack Lakis argues that all undergraduates should do their part to encourage transparency in admissions. 

Mia Vesely | Care more about dismissal of charges, less about stolen Macbooks

By Mia Vesely · Oct. 24, 2023

Columnist Mia Vesely urges people to focus less on sensationalized looting and more on political action and its impact.

Cathy Li | What’s the ROI of learning that?

By Cathy Li · Oct. 23, 2023

Columnist Cathy Li examines what it means to study the liberal arts at institutions that prioritize immediate return on investment. 

Julu Nwaezeapu | Penn’s silent enemy: Confronting the white-collar monster

By Julu Nwaezeapu · Oct. 22, 2023

Columnist Julu Nwaezeapu illuminates how white-collar crime violently impacts economically-marginalized communities and warns Penn students to beware of their proximity to corporate greed.  

Daniel Gurevitch | Hatikvah: Our hope is not yet lost

By Daniel Gurevitch · Oct. 20, 2023

Guest columnist Daniel Gurevitch discusses the importance of finding hope during today’s situation in Israel and Gaza, emphasizing the importance of trusted collaboration and the interdependence of people.  

Lexi Boccuzzi | Antisemitism shrouded in activism?

By Lexi Boccuzzi · Oct. 19, 2023

Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi calls upon non-Jewish students to become more vocal critics of instances of antisemitism disguised as activism. 

David Koff | Why Penn should allow all voices, even voices of hate

By David Koff · Oct. 19, 2023

Former columnist David Koff shares a story from his undergraduate experience in the 1990s, when a controversial speaker accused of antisemitism was allowed to speak on Penn’s campus. 

Vincent Kelley and George Borg | COVID-19 vaccine mandates and a liberal education

By George Borg and Vincent Kelley · Oct. 18, 2023

Guest Columnists Vincent Kelley and George Borg argue that Penn's COVID-19 vaccine mandates created an environment of fear and coercion on campus. 

Allison Santa-Cruz | Social media is no place for real political discourse

By Allison Santa-Cruz · Oct. 18, 2023

Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz asserts that social media, while potentially a platform for discussing global issues, often fosters dehumanization, polarization, and misinformation. She advocates instead for more meaningful face-to-face interactions and a balanced approach to activism.

Sydney Freedman | What I heard in my five hours at the Walkout for Palestine

By Sydney Freedman · Oct. 18, 2023

Guest Columnist Sydney Freedman recounts her experience as a Jewish student at the Walkout for Palestine to add perspective on how a demonstration of solidarity and support turned into a breeding ground for hate.

Reflections on the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas

By Caroline Magdolen · Oct. 18, 2023

Members of the Penn community share out their thoughts and perspectives on the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas, Penn's response to the conflict, and its impact on campus life and discourse.

Steven Weitzman | Moving beyond public statements

By Steven Weitzman · Oct. 17, 2023

Guest Columnist Steven Weitzman, offering his perspective as a professor of Jewish Studies, calls on the Penn community to address long term institutional weaknesses in light of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Sose Hovannisian | How I got Penn to listen to me, and my mother tongue

By Sose Hovannisian · Oct. 17, 2023

Columnist Sose Hovannisian describes the process of petitioning for a new language course with a persuadable and willing Penn. 

Jack Lakis | The path to a prestigious education

By Jack Lakis · Oct. 16, 2023

Columnist Jack Lakis explores the implications of how a small number of high schools dominate American educational opportunities. 

Scott Bok | Setting the record straight

By Scott Bok · Oct. 16, 2023

Guest columnist and Chair of Penn’s Board of Trustees Scott Bok responds to the recent letter from Marc Rowan, calling on the Penn community to work together and move forward in difficult times.

Zara Tena | The urgent need for younger voices in politics

By Zara Tena · Oct. 16, 2023

Columnist Zara Tena explores the need for elderly leaders to step down, and allow a new generation of politicians to step in.