Opinion

Hayley Brooks & Ali Kokot | Student government has a problem

Beneath the corny Undergraduate Assembly election posters adorned with shameless rhyme schemes — “Sex Under The Button, Vote for Abe Sutton” … umm — that we saw last week, student government may actually be the outlet for our grievances.

Editorial | Keeping promises. Crazy, right?

Now that the polls have closed and campaign posters are ready to retire from their spots on Locust Walk, we’d like to see newly elected members learn from each other and strive to create a more collaborative atmosphere within the UA.

Brian Goldman | A greater say in our graduation speaker

When student input in selecting the commencement speaker is nothing more than a dog and pony show, administrators run the risk of backlash.

Rachel del Valle | The movie that never sinks

This Wednesday, on the 100th anniversary of RMS Titanic’s maiden voyage, you can get your multi-dimensional Rose DeWitt and Jack Dawson on. You can yell at Rose to move over because there’s totally enough room on that piece of wood for the two of them.

Hayley Brooks & Ali Kokot | A case for the Lone Luncher

In our digitized, connected world, we’re quick to judge those who lunch like Liz — by themselves.

Mitch Kurz | True, he's not Johnny Depp

I heard with some consternation that the selection of Geoffrey Canada as commencement speaker was met with some surprise and not a small amount of disappointment on campus. “Who’s that?” seemed to be a common refrain. The man Michelle Obama calls her “personal hero,” the man Mayor Bloomberg hails as “the greatest living New Yorker”?

Sally Engelhart | How to save a life

If you witness a heart attack, you just have to do two simple things. First, call 911. Then, push hard and fast in the middle of the person’s chest.

Sara Brenes-Akerman | It's difficult to stay and difficult to leave

Home is comfortable and secure — the easy option.But choosing what’s easy can be scary in its own right. If New York is too foreign, San Jose almost feels too familiar.

Robert Hsu | Returning the favor

It’s been almost a year since I, along with other regular decision applicants, got into Penn. Even though March 30, 2011 seems like a while ago, I try to remind myself how fortunate I am to be at Penn.

Samantha Sharf | Oh, the places you’ll go with Dr. Seuss

My Seussical reawakening began when I went to see the new film adaptation of the 1971 classic The Lorax.

Kyle Henson | Platforms don't define people

Candidates should be judged for how well we think they’ll handle the unpredictable

Zachary Bell | Facing the fear of missing out

FOMO, or the fear of missing out, refers to the social anxiety students may feel from missing an event, falling behind or tumbling into social bankruptcy.

Your Voice | An open letter to Professor John DiIulio

I am writing to ask you to repudiate publicly your book Body Count and accept responsibility for your contribution to the sort of racist climate that enables grown men to think that they are acting in self-defense when they gun down black male youths in cold blood.

Aya Saed | Why wear a hoodie for Trayvon Martin

Trayvon Martin is not dead — his memory is giving life to a powerful movement. And in his spirit, I’m asking this community to join the Million Hoodie March today at 5 p.m. in front of Du Bois College House as we march toward Love Park in protest.

Rachel del Valle | Still mad for ‘Mad Men’

One could argue that Mad Men’s boost between seasons was owed as much to investment as it was to buzz.

Editorial | Our Undergraduate Assembly endorsements

College sophomore Dan Bernick and College and Wharton sophomore Abe Sutton have the qualities to lead the UA as President and Vice President respectively.

Jake Shuster | Let's jump start the UA together

I do not just have big ideas for the UA. I also have a track record of tangible accomplishments that proves how effective leaders can make a positive impact on student life.

Dan Bernick | Crazy, right?

You want a leader who puts projects before politics. A leader who places your needs above his own. I am the only candidate who is qualified to give the UA a fresh start and who has the credibility to refocus the UA on serving students.

Matt Rosenberg | Because you matter

I have held more leadership positions on the UA than either of my opponents, have been a part of multiple communities and have managed to steer clear of student government politicism, maintaining my credibility.

Abe Sutton | No representation without group conversation

Experience has taught me that major projects at Penn take time. The fact that I am a sophomore means that I still have two years of advocacy ahead of me and that I will not be forced to back down at the end of the academic year.