Lucy Hu | Cheating is as unfair as admissions bribery

By Lucy Hu · March 24, 2019

Putting yourself ahead — whether through bribing coaches, doctoring resumes, or using unethical means to get extra time on exam — is destructive.

Kristen Yeh | March Madness

By Kristen Yeh · March 24, 2019

KRISTEN YEH is a College sophomore from West Covina, Calif.

Editorial | Penn must meet the rising demand for computer science classes

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · March 20, 2019

High demand for these courses — from CIS majors, CIS minors, and students taking CIS courses as electives  — has left Penn students struggling to satisfy major and minor requirements because they are stuck on long waitlists for mandatory courses. 

Veronica Fenton | The admissions scandal

By Veronica Fenton · March 20, 2019

VERONICA FENTON is a College sophomore from Penn Valley, Pa. Her email address is fentonv@sas.upenn.edu.

Hadriana Lowenkron | The admissions scandal shows us the importance of affirmative action

By Hadriana Lowenkron · March 19, 2019

While Penn is undoubtedly patting itself on the back for not getting wrapped up in the current college admissions scandal, it still has a long way to go to ensure that its affirmative action policy benefits its students.

Guest Column by Michael Krone | Don't boo. Run.

By Michael Krone · March 19, 2019

The idea of running an election can seem daunting — having to gather names on a petition, setting up a social media campaign, not to mention going out and getting votes — but I would encourage you to take the leap if you are even remotely thinking about doing so. 

Guest Column by Laurie Kopp Weingarten | A counselor's take on the admissions scandal

By Laurie Kopp Weingarten · March 19, 2019

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

By Nia Caldwell · March 18, 2019

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

By Kristen Yeh · March 18, 2019

KRISTEN YEH is a College sophomore from West Covina, Calif.

Editorial | Jerome Allen must be removed from the Penn Athletics Hall of Fame

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · March 17, 2019

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

By Sophia DuRose · March 17, 2019

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

By Christy Qiu · March 17, 2019

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

By Ana West · March 17, 2019

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.

The college admissions process is under nationwide scrutiny. We want your take.

By The Daily Pennsylvanian · March 17, 2019

We are looking for guest columns that make compelling arguments from the Penn community to gauge a variety of different perspectives.

Michael A. Keshmiri | Stop asking female candidates to smile

By Michael A. Keshmiri · March 17, 2019

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

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · March 14, 2019

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

By Ton Nguyen · March 13, 2019

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.