Columnist Daniel Gurevitch shares his personal experience with the Fourth of July shooting in Philadelphia and argues for approaching gun control with a different focus.
Columnist Keshav Ramesh argues that even though abortion has always been framed as a women’s rights issue, allyship among pro-choice men is necessary to strengthen the movement, because women should not have to fight for their reproductive rights alone.
Kayla Cotter | The only thing deeply rooted in this Nation’s history and tradition is inequality
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Kayla Cotter
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July 4, 2022
Columnist Kayla Cotter highlights the problems with originalism, and discusses how we should not look backward to decide the future.
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Sam Zou
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July 6, 2022
Columnist Sam Zou argues that working remotely chips away at the core value of internships for college students and recent graduates.
Alexis Bendl | Inadequate legislation may further poison Philadelphia’s children
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Alexis Bendl
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July 6, 2022
Guest Columnist Alexis Bendl voices concerns over the high lead levels in Philadelphia public schools and support for recent government efforts to address the issue.
Columnist Vinay Khosla argues that the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling has damaged the Supreme Court’s legitimacy and credibility with the American people.
Columnist Vinay Khosla argues that the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling has damaged the Supreme Court’s legitimacy and credibility with the American people.
Columnist Keshav Ramesh argues that even though abortion has always been framed as a women’s rights issue, allyship among pro-choice men is necessary to strengthen the movement, because women should not have to fight for their reproductive rights alone.
Kayla Cotter | The only thing deeply rooted in this Nation’s history and tradition is inequality
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Kayla Cotter
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July 4, 2022
Columnist Kayla Cotter highlights the problems with originalism, and discusses how we should not look backward to decide the future.
Isabel Engel | Feeling hopeless? Here is how to take action against the reversal of Roe v. Wade
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Isabel Engel
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June 30, 2022
Columnist Isabel Engel shares the importance of political activism in light of the Supreme Court’s ruling that stripped federal abortion rights protections.
Columnist Sam Zou shares his story of learning to enjoy solitude and letting go of less meaningful connections in life.
Allison Santa-Cruz | The overturning of Roe v. Wade harms America’s most vulnerable
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Allison Santa-Cruz
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June 24, 2022
Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz highlights the impact the overturning of Roe v. Wade will have on vulnerable populations and calls on students to vote in their interest.
Columnist Keshav Ramesh argues that many unpaid internships can be exploitative in nature, so it’s time to understand why the practice needs to end.
Isabel Engel | Resume building or relaxation? What summer should really be about
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Isabel Engel
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June 21, 2022
Columnist Isabel Engel shares the importance of finding balance during summer break, especially amidst Penn's pre-professional culture.
Katie Francis examines how gun violence impacts mental health and what we can do about it.
Columnist Eve Rosenblum questions the use of online profiles and preferences in choosing roommates and encourages Penn students to go random in their selection.
Allison Santa-Cruz | Plagiarism undermines the purpose of higher education but is caused by the pressures of it
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Allison Santa-Cruz
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June 14, 2022
Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz analyzes the role of plagiarism within our academic community and in the context of college admissions.
Columnist Sangeet Anand argues that Penn should stand as a leader for positive environmental change by investing more towards sustainable initiatives.
Columnist Sam Zou shares his personal experiences as a transfer student in high school and college, encouraging prospective transfer students to explore and embrace Penn.
Guest columnist Emilia Onuonga calls on America to tackle gun violence, detailing several key actions that must be taken.
Raman Mitra | Amy Wax’s hypocritical attack on Indian Americans: fear, jealousy, or racism?
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Raman Mitra
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May 20, 2022
Physician-scientist and Indian American Raman Mitra, a 1985 M.D.-Ph.D. graduate who completed his residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 1989, moves beyond personal indignation to dissect the Amy Wax controversy.
Julia Esposito, former 34th Street writer, contemplates the struggles of coping with rejection and encourages students to seek internal validation.
Columnist Sam Zou argues that Florida’s Don’t Say Gay Bill has a national impact and may endanger LGBTQ youth who already lack access to a supportive community.
