Varun Saraswathula

Columnist Varun Saraswathula writes about his Penn experience and his wish to have been kinder to himself and others.  

Columnist Varun Saraswathula writes about psychedelic drugs, such as psilocybin and LSD, and how they are powerful therapeutics for a variety of mental illnesses; he argues that Penn should open a center for psychedelic research like many of its peer institutions to be at the forefront of psychiatry. 

Columnists Valerie Wang & Varun Saraswathula argue that Penn's treatment of Mackenzie Fierceton should remind students that our relationship with the university is more transactional than we might think.

Columnist Varun Saraswathula argues for the benefits of mindfulness practices and taking a step back from the stresses of everyday life. 

Columnist Varun Saraswathula discusses how letting go of expectations can help us better take the pandemic in stride.

Columnist Varun Saraswathula digs into when vaccinated individuals are able to hug their friends again.

In a special feature, columnist Varun Saraswathula examines the state of mental health on campus and assesses how we, as a campus community, can improve it.

Columnist Varun Saraswathula digs into the human loss of the pandemic.

Public information about the status of COVID-19 at Penn is hard to come by, with only weekly updates on a dashboard largely devoid of relevant information. With real concerns about an outbreak on campus, Penn has to do better.

2020 has tested each of us, forcing us to build a strong will and resilient spirit. Don't lose that in 2021.