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1 hour ago

Five History Professors | Speak to protesters’ first demand

Five history professors remind us that Philadelphia’s history of struggles over ethical choices is pertinent today.
8 hours ago

Madeline Kohn | A place on campus to ask questions

Madeline Kohn reflects on an interfaith seder, the recent protests at Columbia, and a future for Israel/Palestine discourse at Penn. 
13 hours ago

Lala Mustafa | We’re all talk, no action

Columnist Lala Mustafa examines the disparity between perceived historical heroism and inaction in contemporary issues. 
16 hours ago

Ashti Tiwari | The ABCs of BFS

Columnist Ashti Tiwari shares a realistic overview of her experience with the Integrated Studies Program as a Benjamin Franklin Scholar.
04/26/24 2:34pm

Mariana Martinez | Taylor Swift and the white feminist department

Columnist Mariana Martinez argues that Taylor Swift’s marketing choices are very problematic, even if fans try to turn a blind eye. 
04/26/24 7:43am

Zaid Alsubaiei | Beware of Penn Course Review

Columnist Zaid Alsubaiei calls into question instructor ratings and how perceived course difficulty may undermine faculty efforts in the classroom.
04/25/24 7:45pm

Jane Holahan | What it means to destigmatize disability accommodations

Guest Columnist and Executive Director of Weingarten Center Jane Holahan shares what it means to destigmatize disability accommodations and how disability contributes to an individual’s identity. 
04/25/24 12:10pm

Franklin Li | Penn should not enforce CIS course prerequisites

Columnist Franklin Li argues that enforcing prerequisite requirements is not the right way to address the increasing demand for CIS courses.
04/24/24 10:11am

Mia Vesely | The commencement speaker is qualified and a excellent choice

Columnist Mia Vesely explains why Siddhartha Mukherjee is an excellent choice for commencement speaker and why students should listen up. 
04/24/24 9:13am

Sose Hovannisian | Remember the Armenian Genocide of 1915 today

Columnist Sose Hovannisian urges the Penn community to remember Armenian history’s darkest times today. 
04/23/24 11:51pm

Kaynath Chowdhury | Stop curving classes

Columnist Kaynath Chowdhury critiques the way STEM courses are taught, attributing low test averages to ineffective teaching methods.
04/23/24 10:22pm

Daniel Gurevitch | The serious and the light-hearted

Guest Columnist Daniel Gurevitch reflects on integrating ambition and joy at Penn, emphasizing the importance of balancing serious, hard work with light-hearted moments in life.
04/22/24 4:48pm

Julu Nwaezeapu | Black Penn and the student funding crisis

Columnist Julu Nwaezeapu investigates the structure of Penn’s Student Activities Council and its role in disseminating inequitable finances to cultural student organizations.
04/19/24 11:42am

Riane Lumer | Penn should remain test-optional, permanently

Columnist Riane Lumer argues that reinstating standardized tests for admissions is a regression in advancing equitable higher education practices.
04/18/24 3:17pm

Franklin Li | Forget about that class you did not get

Columnist Franklin Li argues that we should think twice before adding another class to our already packed schedule.
04/17/24 7:53pm

Sose Hovannisian | Class of 2028, opt in for a roommate!

Columnist Sose Hovannisian urges the new class of Quakers to avoid selecting a single for their first-year housing experience. 
04/16/24 11:15am

Francesco Salamone | Please sit down and just exist

Columnist Francesco Salamone argues that embracing purposeless solitude is crucial for self-discovery and inner peace.
04/15/24 11:08am

Beaue Bernstein | The exam you will probably fail: climate literacy

Guest Columnist Beaue Bernstein argues that Penn must add an interdisciplinary, climate literacy graduation requirement.
04/12/24 2:33pm

Mariana Martinez | Sexual assault: Out of sight, out of mind?

Columnist Mariana Martinez argues Penn should allocate more resources to eliminating rape culture on campus.  
04/11/24 8:08am

Niheer Patel | Penn: Where dreams come to die

Columnist Niheer Patel argues that Penn’s overwhelming support for consulting and financial sector jobs for all of its students limits their potential.

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