Opinion
Hadriana Lowenkron | Social media gives progressives a platform to create change
We must see the efforts of student activists — at Penn and elsewhere — as success stories that disprove Obama’s disingenuous and moderate approach to cultivating change.
Editorial | Listen to student voices. Make midterm evaluations mandatory.
To better support students and promote educational practices that work for everyone, Penn should mandate that professors and TAs be evaluated in the middle of the term as well.
Guest Column by Sean Bender and Rebecca Wallace | On transgender rights, where does Penn really stand?
To President Gutmann and the general counsel’s office: You still have time to fix this.
Connor Brandon | Sexual orientation should not be a barrier for employment
With Penn’s large LGBTQ presence on campus, an upcoming Supreme Court decision has the ability to affect Penn graduates in many years to come, myself included.
Sophia DuRose | The heartbeat bill poses a threat to women on our campus
Considering how prevelant sexual abuse has proven to be on college campuses, this clause strikes me as particularly alarming and severe.
Guest Column by seven Penn faculty members | We support student climate change action
While not all of us agree on every tactic the students may employ, we as faculty urge our colleagues and University administrators to hear them out, engage them constructively, and take much bolder action.
Editorial | Renaming Penn Law exemplifies disregard for transparency and student voices
Penn should have consulted with students and stakeholders before taking this action, and must do so when making decisions in the future.
Surayya Walters | Shift Penn's culture surrounding failure
To let go, we must admit that we can’t do everything.
Urooba Abid | Muslim students need space on campus
Space on campus will not exclusively offer support for Muslim students.
Editorial | Penn should have publicly extended the ED deadline
Announcing an extension publicly, rather than reaching out to individuals, ensures a level of accountability and fairness to all those applying.
Ilyse Reisman | PATH must address the critical issues present in Penn InTouch
Penn InTouch has many problems that need to be addressed, especially with the academic planning worksheet. Hopefully, PATH will be able to fix these for future students.
Connor Brandon | First-years, it’s okay not to know what your next four years look like
A first-year’s biggest worry should be the upcoming spring semester.
Sarah Khan | Sweater season
SARAH KHAN is a College sophomore from Lynn Haven, Fla.
Editorial | College sports needs Penn's leadership on gender equity
Penn’s own athletics director, M. Grace Calhoun, is a woman and the Ivy League generally has higher percentages of female representation than the D-I average. But the Quakers and the rest of their conference have a long way to go before reaching gender equity.
Alfredo Praticò | Support Penn's first-generation, low-income community
Once you get past recognition, the next step is shifting conversations from topics accessible to few to conversations applicable to all.
Editorial | Philadelphia City Council general election endorsements
By understanding the role that students play as residents, albeit temporary, of Philadelphia, they can help make this city a better place.
James Morrison | The Thomas Homan protest was not productive
It’s impossible to know whether or not Homan was correct because he wasn’t allowed to make his case.
Sophia DuRose | Costumes still need to be considerate
Costumes are meant to be fun, and they certainly can be while still maintaining cultural sensitivity.
Hadriana Lowenkron | Vote in your local elections. It can make a difference.
While it does seem hard to believe, individual votes do make a difference.