Opinion
Guest Column | The choice is clear
Let’s stand united as a campus behind that vision and support Barack Obama for President, Bob Casey for senator, and Kathleen Kane for attorney general.President Amy Gutmann’s Three Reasons to Get Out the Vote
Democracy works, but only when one key ingredient is added: you and your fellow citizens.
Max Scheiber | Working your fingers to the bone
Race-based affirmative action is antiquated and nonsensical.
Yessenia Gutierrez | But what do you eat?
The key tenet of veganism is not to cast judgment on others, but to ensure that we are knowledgeable about the food served on our plates.Guest Column | Respect, Resilience and the Republican Party
Looking past the regular political metric of ads, accusations and debates, it is important to consider the true nature of the Republican Party — not a nature of exclusivity or reactionary opposition, but one of compassion, motivation and promise based on practice.
Robert Hsu | Daring to take a taste
Many students are reluctant to give research a go because they view it as a boring or isolating activity. But, in reality, research is an extremely collaborative process, one that epitomizes creativity in an academic field.
Ernest Owens | Ernest Owens for Barack Obama
For his incomparable dedication to serving the less fortunate, while catering to the middle class, I whole-heartedly endorse President Barack Obama for a second term.Dephanie Jao | Hunting for Asians
Asians are stereotypically perceived to be less likely to fight back when faced with incidents of racism. That still doesn’t make it OK.Mike Feinberg | Why I taught for America
After more than 20 years as an educator, I thought back to where it all started — with a Teach For America sign-up sheet.
Emily Orrson | What a relief
Politics have flooded news portals for the last 16 months. How refreshing, to have a non-partisan two days.
Adam Silver | Paranormal politics
The politics of fear has created scary laws that stain American history. The question now is, what type of policy will the fear we see in this campaign give way to?Editorial | Staying safe through Sandy
While Sandy left our campus largely unscathed, the University was prepared for much worse.
Emmanuel Cordova | Coming out of the shadows
My name is Emmanuel Cordova. I am undocumented, unafraid, and unapologetic.
Ernest Owens | The Ivy League Curse
To all Ivy League student government leaders out there: stop plotting for tomorrow and start caring for your campus.
Aya Saed | Arming America
Rather than killing Muslim civilians and children under a façade of liberation, we should empower these communities.
Kurt Mitman | The case for Mitt
By standing for nothing, Mitt Romney will get things done.
Lauren Agresti | Not quite a love letter
In light of the upcoming annual Love Your Body Campaign organized by the Penn Consortium of Undergraduate Women, I did what I do best — I wrote a letter.
Adam Silver | Swearing off election night stands
Politicians take advantage of us simply because we let them. We allow ourselves to be persuaded by the wrong things.
Sindhuri Nandhakumar | Dating with a difference
Ask if you want to — don’t wait just because you’re a woman.