Opinion
Letter from the editor | Keeping it hot and SP-icy
While Penn is much emptier than what we’re accustomed to, the campus and the rest of Philadelphia are still bustling throughout the hot summer months. From May to August, The Summer Pennsylvanian will continue to honor its commitment to bring to you all the latest news and need-to-know.Jennifer Yu | A summer to remember
Summer is 12 weeks of limited responsibility and people who are just as willing to try new, potentially regrettable things as you are. Take advantage of this, and never be afraid to make some mistakes along the way.
Divya Ramesh | Accepting Partial Credit
Few blame banks and bank tellers who don’t realize their role as teachers. Their subject of expertise is the credit card system, but their problem is their method of instruction. It is not conducive to the learning style of the average American consumer.
Farewell Column by Anjali Tsui | Breathing room
I’ve always struggled to be in one place at a time. In 2009, I unpacked my global baggage into a 9-by-10-foot box in Hill College House. I had a British passport and an American accent. I spoke fluent Chinese, but I wasn’t really Chinese.
Farewell Column by Dan Nessenson | Learning to say yes
I had to hit rock bottom in order to see it. I hadn’t been accepting of my situation before then to understand that all I needed to do was say yes.
Farewell Column by Nadine Zylberberg | Name calling
“Something” has been tacked on to our beloved millennial moniker, so it’s well worth consideration.
Farewell Column by Liz Jacobs | To my little sister
These were the times when I was fully present, living Penn to its fullest in the most unassuming way possible. I was just there, in the moment, because where else would I want to be?
Farewell Column by Spencer Small | For what it’s worth
Schoolwork was secondary to adventures, from studying abroad to going across town to get a 4 a.m. cheesesteak. That’s where I learned the most — life lessons, not classroom lessons.
Farewell Column by Dana Tom | Walking directionless
Many of us spend our time in college with an end goal, but I can honestly say, I’m not sure what exactly I was chasing this whole time.Your Voice | Why the truth wasn't told
I have been watching with keen interest, the unfolding of events subsequent to the “Wharton snub” and the explications of various viewpoints around the “Freedom of Speech” debate. One such piece is an article by Penn professor Saswati Sarkar that was published on NitiCentral on April 27, 2013. I went over her views with interest and want to share with you why I think her claim of “Truth was told” is not true.Your Voice | How Frank Luntz is using last week's incident for his benefit
Frank Luntz is playing the Penn community for that media bump.Your Voice | Journalistic integrity and Frank Luntz
I took a course from Al Hunt of Bloomberg News who taught me the basics of journalistic integrity. We were taught to respect a speaker when he or she said a topic was “off the record.”Guest Column | Frank Luntz’s disservice to America
I welcome the free flow of expression and ideas at Penn regardless of where they fall on the political spectrum. But the best debate is an open and honest one. The best debate is one in which people speak freely and do not actively obscure their true beliefs.Guest Column | Aakash Abbi's disservice to Penn
Frank Luntz’s talk to campus was the first major speaker event that the College Republicans have held in over two years. The mistreatment and disrespect of such a well-respected individual reflects shamefully on this institution and on its students. A courteous and curious student body should welcome speakers of any political affiliation.
Christine Chen | Searching for BS
As much as I’d love to write my farewell column using only Wharton memes, none of these tidbits caught my eye as much as this gem: Write a piece of semi-autobiographical detective fiction.
Lauren Agresti | Dive in
Writing personal essays is more like diving into the crowd, grabbing people out of their seats and making them dance with you. This is where I feel at home.Your Voice | Committed to student safety
The University treats an allegation of rape (or any other form of sexual violence) with extreme seriousness.Guest Column | Break the silence: a call to action
I cannot speak for all, but here’s what being raped at this university felt like for me.
Rachel del Valle | In defense of Facebook culture
I do keep a journal, sort of. I can look back on it with minimal discomfort, and I don’t have to search through memorabilia boxes to find it. It’s my Facebook profile.