Jaden Cloobeck | Let’s rethink how we label class years

Columnist Jaden Cloobeck argues that we must change how we to refer to class years to build a more inclusive community.

Jaden Cloobeck | Public transportation is the way to go

In light of the increasing prices of ridesharing services, Jaden Cloobeck argues for public transportation as an alternative way to travel.

Jaden Cloobeck | Take your time to learn your housing options

Columnist Jaden Cloobeck discusses how to navigate the maze that is finding new housing for a school year.

Jaden Cloobeck | Why people don't intervene to prevent harm, and what can be done to change that

Columnist Jaden Cloobeck explores bystanderism, offering an analysis of why so many turned a blind eye when a Penn student was beaten at a Castle fraternity party.

Jaden Cloobeck | Some college friendships don't last a lifetime

Columnist Jaden Cloobeck discusses his experiences developing friendship at Penn.

Jaden Cloobeck | Why commemorating 9/11 matters more than ever

Columnist Jaden Cloobeck urges students to learn about family and friends' stories of 9/11 in order to preserve this part of living history.

Jaden Cloobeck | This semester, let’s add gratitude to our routine

Columnist Jaden Cloobeck speaks to how we can improve mental wellness on campus, such as by keeping a gratitude journal.

Jaden Cloobeck | I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to fail

Columnist Jaden Cloobeck writes about failure and how we should embrace it, not fear it.

Jaden Cloobeck | “Slow Down” is my mantra. What’s yours?

Columnist Jaden Cloobeck writes about how he learned to be more mindful and slow down, making his college experience better and more intentional.

Jaden Cloobeck | NROTC students take classes with exams. Why don’t they count for credit?

Columnist Jaden Cloobeck argues that it is unacceptable for NROTC students at Penn to have their naval science coursework go uncredited. 

Jaden Cloobeck | Why Amy Gutmann was a transformative president, and what we need next

Columnist Jaden Cloobeck writes about how Amy Gutmann transformed Penn during her tenure at Penn, and how her successor should prioritize listening and open communication with Penn's student body.

Jaden Cloobeck | Constructive Patriotism is True Patriotism

Columnist Jaden Cloobeck writes about constructive patriotism and how criticism isn't a sign of disrespect — it's a sign of love for one's nation. 

Jaden Cloobeck | Honoring a Jewish watermelon merchant and a Canadian frontiersman

For Father's Day, columnist Jaden Cloobeck goes into family archives to celebrate two of his ancestors from centuries past.

Jaden Cloobeck | Let’s end hazing, not rethink it

Columnist Jaden Cloobeck writes about hazing, and how Penn's New Student Orientation fails to adequately introduce the subject to incoming students. 

Guest Column by Jaden Cloobeck | Lessons learned from the influenza outbreak of 1918

Even though we can’t meet them in person, we can sympathize with Penn students who attended in fall 1918. Their past can inform our present. By using history as our compass, we can get through this together. 

Guest Column by Jaden Cloobeck | Why We Must Preserve the On-Campus College Experience

With the federal government’s current social distancing recommendations, it is best for us to remain in our homes until the experts say it’s safe to come out again. However, once we return to campus, we should not fear the precious in-person connections that make Penn wonderful.