Opinion
Guest Column by SPEC | Penn’s student body called on us to improve our processes. We agree.
At the time of booking, we made a choice that we thought satisfied a lot of our criteria and the interest of Penn students. With the discovery of the allegations against Miguel, we were disappointed to think that we let our peers down, but also found it important to still support all of those involved in the planning of this event.
Guest Column by Katrina Janco | We need autism acceptance at Penn
So, what can a Penn student do to be a better ally and promote autism acceptance? In good news, there’s a lot.
Julia Mitchell | International students deserve transparency from Student Financial Services
There are steps that the University could take to both mitigate tax inconsistencies and to better disseminate these facts to students, many of whom do not realize the facts until they are issued an unexpected billing statement that they will have to pay a tax on a significant portion of their grant.
Joel Lee | Don’t let housing ruin your relationships
The truth is that housing presents a problem with no good solution.
James Morrison | Keep Van Pelt and Huntsman open 24-hours
If students are going to stay up late working regardless of the operating hours, why not open up more spaces for them to use so they can at least be comfortable and at ease?
Isami McCowan | Don't shorten your name to appease others
The first thing you tell someone when you meet them — before inevitably bringing up your major or your hometown — is your name. It holds weight.
Christy Qiu | Baby Quakers, don’t let pessimism of Penn students be the deciding factor
I’ll be the first to admit it: even with all its nuances, I love Penn, and I am so glad I chose to come here.
Editorial | SPEC leaders say they don't regret booking Miguel. They should.
When SPEC pays performers to come to Penn, it is sending a message that these artists are representative of the Penn community’s values.
Hadriana Lowenkron | Penn needs a 24-hour dining hall
The pricing and inadequate availability of Penn’s dining options forces students to either spend their own or more of their families’ money on food, or, for those who can’t afford to do so, to be hungry.
Ton Nguyen | A first-generation, low-income perspective on who deserves to be in the Ivy League
We’re the ones you learn about in class about inner-city kids struggling with educational inequality. We’re also the ones you claim to be stealing your financial aid. So as great as it is that you’re learning more about us at Penn, it’s even more important that you understand that there are many people who could have been us.
Ana West | Undergraduate Assembly needs to deliver beyond election season
Penn students don’t just feel disconnected from the UA because they don’t care — they feel disconnected because it’s frustrating to have the issues and concerns facing them discussed for the sake of gaining votes, and then ignored again.
Ben Claar | Penn superpowers
BEN CLAAR is a College senior from Scarsdale, N.Y.
Guest Column by Jonathan Scotto | Why I decided not to re-run for class president
I was fully ready to commit 150% of my time to this title; unfortunately, I found that, although this was a significant part of my Penn experience, it mattered less to others.
Sophia DuRose | Men can't take all the space in the classroom
Equal opportunities to participate are created when professors leading conversations actively engage women, women actively participate, and men in the classroom recognize that they need to leave room for these women.
Guest Column by Maria Curry and Chase Serota | Maria and Chase for UA
Throughout the last years, we have seen how not only ambition, but also determination and strategy, can lead to concrete, tangible change for the student body.
Urooba Abid | I’m embarrassed to wear the Penn logo off campus
For many Philadelphia residents who struggle to get by, Penn is a full view reminder of a system that isn’t designed for them.
Tyler Larkworthy | Your four years at Penn don't have to be the best of your life
So, instead of trying to make the most out of Penn, just try to make it through. That is an accomplishment in itself.
Guest Column by Natasha Menon and Brian Goldstein | Natasha and Brian for UA
We are humbled and excited to have the opportunity to lead the Undergraduate Assembly next year.
Editorial | Remove Michael Steinhardt's name from Penn Hillel building
Because of Hillel's prevalence on campus and the building's prominent location, the University must respond to these allegations by working with Hillel to remove Steinhardt’s name from the building.