Opinion Columns
Tejaswi Bhavaraju | Penn students, question more in politics
In the wake of a widespread political wave where every major event has political commentary or leanings, there is a sincere need for us, especially as college students, to question more.
Surayya Walters | In light of Black history month, Penn must do more for its Black students
Whether through funding for relocation efforts for the cultural houses or in paying reparations, Penn needs to increase its advocacy on behalf of its Black students.
Alfredo Praticò | Penn must reevaluate its relationship with Bon Appétit
Penn must apply pressure and encourage Bon Appétit to place a premium on broadening and improving Penn Dining’s offerings and food availability.
Sophia DuRose | Kobe’s legacy is more complicated than we think
Amidst the notable accomplishments of this truly legendary athlete, it is important to acknowledge the entirety of his actions.
Lark Yan | Don't let racism spread with coronavirus
The coronavirus is a serious health crisis, but we can’t use it to drive us towards hatred and fear.
Agatha Advincula | Penn students, in light of impeachment, remember who we are
Now is the time to reflect on who we are as a University and how we wish to be seen.
Sophia DuRose | Penn stores should accept food stamps
Considering Penn’s dining halls proudly state that, “At Penn, we recognize that our cafés serve a diverse population with a wide range of dining preferences,” feeding a wide range of socioeconomic mouths is reason enough to search for a way to ensure equal access to food.
Tyler Larkworthy | Greek life promotes harmful ideas about gender
Men and women on this campus have sorted themselves off, having prepared for very different experiences. Ultimately, however, both fraternities and sororities at Penn enforce an outdated, regressive concept of gender roles.
Jessica Gooding | Penn students, don’t fear failure. Embrace it
As hard as failure can be, we need to breathe it in, exhale and let it go.
Bridget Yu | What you should know about getting in Early Decision
There are many things I wish I had known upon getting accepted early decision to Penn. Here are a few of the most prominent.
Tejaswi Bhavaraju | Penn students, attend and participate in cultural shows
In order to embrace diversity, one should engage more in events organized by cultural groups and try to absorb different values as much as possible.
Bridget Yu | The dialogue on mental health needs concrete solutions
Simply stating the flaws is not enough; we must target and pinpoint concrete solutions if we seek any form of progress.
Sophia DuRose | Law school applications are too expensive
In a world that already caters to wealth, putting one more boundary in the way of less privileged students is not the way to ensure equal access to higher education.
Lark Yan | Penn needs to explain the defunding of Wharton Public Policy Initiative
By deciding to defund PPI, Penn not only devalued students’ opinions but also deemphasized the importance of public policy research.
Letter from the President | Ask the right questions
Now, as I take the helm of the organization that gave me a purpose at Penn, I have one request for my team, and for the Penn community at-large: Ask the right questions.
Emilia Onuonga | The 'work hard, play harder' mentality is deeply flawed
While constant partying can make you happy in the moment, it is not the answer to stress.
Emilia Onuonga | Penn students should spend more time alone
Rather than constantly feeling the need to be surrounded by people, Penn students ought to spend more time alone.
Ilyse Reisman | Penn students, please don’t sell your classes
Selling courses may seem harmless or like a mutually beneficial business decision. However, Penn students should think twice before they sell a popular course.
Otto Piasecki | Listen to all sides of the abortion debate
It is time to recognize the 40% of Americans who think abortion should be illegal in all or most cases not as villains, but as fellow Americans who have a different opinion.