Opinion
Guest Column by Laurie Kopp Weingarten | A counselor's take on the admissions scandal
We all know life isn’t fair, and nobody has ever claimed the college admission process is just.
Guest Column by Nia Caldwell | Student athletes aren’t to blame for a flawed admissions process
Here, we get a free Penn Athletics t-shirt, a blue water bottle, and the utmost pride that comes with competing with Penn across our chests.
Kristen Yeh | Trump fortress
KRISTEN YEH is a College sophomore from West Covina, Calif.
Editorial | Jerome Allen must be removed from the Penn Athletics Hall of Fame
When Penn honors a man who has broken federal law, it lowers the bar for the University, and sets a bad precedent for current students.
Sophia DuRose | Facetune isn't always a bad thing
The insecurity I feel about my body is mine, meaning learning to be comfortable with my appearance is an internal journey. And yes, it is immensely discouraging to be bombarded with images of models who seem so picture-perfect.
Christy Qiu | College admissions will never be perfect, but we need reform
The college admissions process might always have broken aspects, but one doable reform is to make time for fact-checking.
Ana West | Christians at Penn have a responsibility to stand by the LGBTQ community
When I came to Penn, I saw explicitly inclusive congregations and met accepting faith leaders for the first time, and it made me genuinely optimistic for the future of the Christian church. But there is a massive amount of progress that needs to be made — and recently, some of that progress has been reversed.
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Michael A. Keshmiri | Stop asking female candidates to smile
Women candidates are already fighting this uphill battle in ways that male candidates are not.
Editorial | The college admissions process is broken, and Penn is no exception
It is crucial that we pay close attention to how the University responds to this scandal, particularly at a time when the admissions process is under nationwide scrutiny.
Ton Nguyen | Don't be ignorant of others' cultures on your next spring break trip
Traveling can have a lot of benefits and encourage people to immerse themselves in exciting settings and engage with vibrant cultures. But there is a difference between being appreciative of cultures and being ignorant of the harmful effects of your presence.
James Morrison | How the 'Social Ivy' breeds a culture of FOMO
Especially for the introverted, Penn’s emphasis on late-night shenanigans can serve as a major stressor.
Hadriana Lowenkron | Students of color need to give back to the Philadelphia community
Penn needs more students of color to join not only the Tutoring Project, but any type of community service that focuses on helping Philadelphia’s children and other indigent residents.
Ana West | Loneliness at Penn is rampant, and it’s time to stop hiding it
Admitting that we feel alone can be scary, but we absolutely have to.
Sophia DuRose | Recognize the dangers of unprescribed adderall
The abuse of this drug by students who simply want to cram for their upcoming midterm or pump out a paper at four in the morning is what I take issue with.
Editorial | Penn should reclassify economics as a STEM major
Reclassifying economics as a STEM major would affirm Penn’s commitment to such a prominent portion of its student body, and their futures after completing their undergraduate degrees.
Urooba Abid | Why I'm grateful for Wharton's presence on campus
Wharton is consistently ranked one of the best business schools in the world. Attending a school like Penn gives us an unparalleled opportunity to learn from elite business professionals, in the shape of both peers and faculty.
Letter to the Editor | Third-grader Alex wants your help to learn about Pennsylvania
I am very excited to learn more about the great state of Pennsylvania as I work on my project.
Editorial | Social media isn’t a substitute for student activism on campus
Influencing or reversing a policy made by the administration may seem like an impossible task, but it has certainly been done before. We must continue to advocate for the change we want through hands-on activism.