Joel Lee | Not everyone shares the same ‘subtle asian traits’

By Joel Lee · Dec. 14, 2018

It hurts to think that some Asians feel that they only have a meme page to voice their concerns. I don’t want anyone to feel like they have to satirize their concerns as a way to cope with them.

Sireesh Ramesh | Using CRISPR to create genetically engineered ‘superbabies’ is an ethical nightmare

By Sireesh Ramesh · Dec. 12, 2018

This direct editing of the genome of future generations could eventually lead to parents paying for genetically engineered babies who could grow to have the athleticism of Lebron James athleticism or the IQ of Albert Einstein.

Christy Qiu | Penn, don’t normalize Juuling

By Christy Qiu · Dec. 12, 2018

Juuling is not cool. It’s not something to brag about on social media. It’s certainly not something to encourage other fellow students, friends, or family members to try.

Michael A. Keshmiri | Don’t overlook anti-Semitism cloaked in progressive values

By Michael A. Keshmiri · Dec. 11, 2018

I have been in conversations where acquaintances proudly talk about the anti-racist demonstrations and initiatives they have been active in only to turn the conversation to how Jews control the world through a wide-reaching conspiracy.

Guest Column by Melissa Attanasio | Help nurses help you: support Pa. House Bill 2092

By Melissa Attanasio · Dec. 11, 2018

Lower patient-to-nurse ratios have been shown to decrease the risk of patient death in the hospital by 14 percent.

Isabella Simonetti | I was lonely at the ‘Social Ivy.’ My readers gave me purpose.

By Isabella Simonetti · Dec. 9, 2018

My column, my editor, and the friendships I made along the way, were my lifelines. They kept me here. 

Spencer Swanson | What modern politicians can learn from the late President Bush

By Spencer Swanson · Dec. 9, 2018

It sometimes seems as though the more reserved Bush is overshadowed by the larger-than-life personalities of the men who preceded and followed him: Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton.

Julia Mitchell | Penn students are fascinating creatures — listen to their stories

By Julia Mitchell · Dec. 6, 2018

You would think that it would be easy to just listen to each other. Yet, we’ve built up so many impulses to pivot away and check out when the subject gets intense or hits a nerve. Especially when it’s as easy as glancing down at our phones.

Lilian Zhang | STEM is sweeping through Penn, but the humanities deserve a chance too

By Lilian Zhang · Dec. 5, 2018

Don't let the soaring number of STEM majors dissuade you from pursuing art history or philosophy.

Rebecca Alifimoff | Trying to focus on finals while Paris riots outside my window

By Rebecca Alifimoff · Dec. 5, 2018

This weekend I slunk around the city avoiding protests that I could only half understand

Sophia DuRose | Should I censor my social media to appease admissions officers and employers?

By Sophia DuRose · Dec. 4, 2018

We’ve all heard the stories — someone gets accepted to the college of their dreams or to the perfect job, and then their position is revoked on the basis of a Facebook photo of them holding a Red Solo cup. 

Kristen Yeh | Cyber weekend aftermath

By Kristen Yeh · Dec. 4, 2018

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

Christy Qiu | to all my 'convenience friends': thank u, next

By Christy Qiu · Dec. 2, 2018

Boiled down, the elementary characteristic of a friend is a person who cares about you. I had ignored this basic trait with my convenience friend.

Kaliyah Dorsey | At Penn, it’s not cool to love — but it should be

By Kaliyah Dorsey · Dec. 2, 2018

I’ve experienced the stress, even in my first semester, of thinking about majors in terms of potential income first and passion second.

Lilian Zhang | I’m tired of justifying why I don’t live in the Quad

By Lilian Zhang · Dec. 2, 2018

I was immediately disappointed when placed into Gregory, a college dorm no one knew the location of — a place that received no frat party fliers under the doors. 

Sophia DuRose | I couldn't afford to go home for Thanksgiving

By Sophia DuRose · Nov. 29, 2018

Thanksgiving is about gratitude, and I think all Penn students, regardless of financial background, would be grateful for a few more days of break. 

Sarah Khan | Legends never die

By Sarah Khan · Nov. 28, 2018

SARAH KHAN is a College sophomore from Lynn Haven, Fla.