Opinion
Titus Adkins | There is nothing 'just' about being black, part I: History
I am not Caribbean-American. I have no traceable African roots; all I know is that my predecessors probably resided somewhere in West Africa. My ancestors were some of the first slaves to come over on the slave ships.
Shun Sakai | Doomed to SAIL
SHUN SAKAI is a College junior from Chestnut Hill, Mass. His email is ssakai@sas.upenn.edu.
Jeremiah Keenan | Not a chance
Many believe that the Theory of Evolution scientifically confirms a strictly materialistic view of the origin of life.
Theodore L. Caputi | Separation of schooling and state
Sen. Elizabeth Warren recently wrote an op-ed about her plan to mitigate America’s $1.2 trillion student loan burden by imposing fines on universities whose alums are unable to pay off their student loans.
Sean McGeehan | Is he still here?
SEAN MCGEEHAN is a College senior from Philadelphia. His email address is seanmcgeehan@verizon.net.
Guest column by Halie Craig | Rape is more than a statistic
How do you tell someone that you are a rape survivor? Why is the burden of telling placed on the victim of the crime?
Ravi Jain | Understanding Ahmed’s Story
The incredibly strong social media response in support of Ahmed Mohamed may seem like an indication of a changing tide in United States attitudes to Muslims, but the handcuffing itself is evident of an entrenched Islamophobia that will take many decades to heal.
Sam Sherman | In the shadow of the pope
SAM SHERMAN is a College senior from Marblehead, Mass. His email is samsherman6@gmail.com.
Gina Elias | Smart compromise
Most of us students face the problem of constantly feeling that there is not enough time in the day to get everything done that we need to.
Louis Capozzi | A wholly political pope
The arrival of Pope Francis in Philadelphia last weekend was a mixed blessing. While the Pope’s arrival christened a classless Friday at Penn, the pomp surrounding his visit created a trinity of chaos, store closings and traffic.
Alessandro van den Brink | Give the pope a chance
By the time this article is published, Pope Francis will be in Philadelphia. While that may excite a huge portion of the school, as it should, I’ve noticed that there’s a portion of students that have simply been uninterested in the pope’s arrival simply because they’re not religious.
Toe the Line: Penn Democrats | Syrian refugee crisis
The United States government should welcome any person seeking refuge, provided they do not pose a threat to our national security or to the public safety.
Toe the Line: College Republicans | Syrian refugee crisis
For over a century, “The New Colossus,”the sonnet adorning the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, has challenged us to accept the world’s huddled masses.
Editorial | 'Deeply troubling' indeed
There is no shortage of horrifying statistics in the latest report on sexual assault at Penn, released Monday as part of a national survey across 27 universities.
Guest column by Sam Murray and Afrah Mohammad | Preparing for the pope
There is no denying Pope Francis has proven to be a significant global voice, and not just for Catholics.
Guest column by Rita Wegner and Zach Rissman | The pope's ecology message
The pope is coming to Philadelphia this weekend. Some may opt to hide from the crowds inside the corner of their dorm room.
Clara Jane Hendrickson | Time for tits
Breast cancer awareness month begins a week from today, initiating thousands of fundraising campaigns to support breast cancer research.
Sophia Oak | Fishbowl Tiles - Food for thought
SOPHIA OAK is a College senior from Honolulu. Her email address is oakj@sas.upenn.edu.
Alec Ward | The numbers racket
Don’t get me wrong, I like external validation (almost) as much as the next Quaker. US News’ approval, however, is something I can do without, given what’s necessary to gain it.