Opinion

Ashley Takacs | Selling cultural cred to the highest bidder

There's gold in them there art museums - but please don't tell the University trustees. As endowments shrivel and budgets tighten, Penn is no doubt looking for ways to make ends meet. But, let's hope they're not eyeing our veritable treasure trove of art, rare books and artifacts as a solution.

Editorial | Bring on Spring Fling

Students now have a reason - besides the return of fried Oreos and Mask & Wig's Saturday afternoon performance, of course - to start getting excited about this year's Spring Fling. Guster and Akon, SPEC's two selections for Spring Fling, are not only both known by fans of their respective genres but marque names worthy of a major concert.

Opinion Art | Ilana Millner

Ilana Millner is a College junior from Washington Crossing, Pa. Her e-mail address is millner@dailypennsylvanian.com.

Christina Domenico | Brewing a better beer culture

Beer may be becoming the new cheesesteak in Philadelphia. Left and right, gastropubs and bars devoted to craft beers are found throughout every neighborhood of the city. It's just as easy to find a microbrew as an "American without" anywhere you go downtown.

Julie Steinberg | Electing for what's interesting

Scrolling through the Penn Registrar is a depressing task for this graduating senior. Knowing I won't be here next semester to take advantage of "Cinema of the Balkans" or Turkish I makes course examination a slowly sapping exercise, but I can't help torturing myself.

Editorial | A good investment

In order to help out international professional students affected by the economic crisis, the Trustees of the University recently passed a resolution promising to help these students procure loans from a U.S. lender to continue their educations at Penn. This offering is a prudent one.

Sarah Cantin | When the cost of going abroad is a benefit

I loved everything about my semester abroad in London - except, of course, how much it cost. I lived frugally, but when a load of laundry sets you back $10, you can't help but feel that you're fighting a losing battle. With many students thinking twice before purchasing so much as a latte, it's easy to assume that a semester abroad - with its high exchange rates and weekend-whirlwind tours - is an impractical indulgence.

Opinion Art | Alicia Puglionesi

Alicia Puglionesi is a College senior from Havertown, Pa. Her e-mail address is puglionesi@dailypennsylvanian.com.

Editorial | Winnowing options

Looking for a bite after your party or in the middle of your all-nighter? Sadly, on Penn's campus, you will soon be out of luck. Philly Diner will soon be closing at 2 a.m. on weekends and 1 a.m. on weekdays. According to the University, this was a joint decision made by the owners and the University in light of a shooting last month near Philly Diner.

David Lei | A less-stressful OCR

Spring break was a much-welcome respite, more so than it's ever been for me in the past. That's because I spent most of January and February living in my suit, hustling for a summer internship in finance. The daily grind of information sessions, networking events, resume drops and interviews is a hallowed coming-of-age ritual for a Whartonite.

Opinion Art | Daniel Schwartz

Daniel Schwartz is a College junior from Decatur, Ga. His e-mail address is dschwartz@dailypennsylvanian.com

Your Voice | Letters to the Editor

Ryan Benjamin | Saving a city, despite the setbacks

Imagine this: One day, Philadelphia has 1.5 million people in it. The next, most of the population disappears, and nearly four years later, only half has returned. The city would be desolate, its institutions destroyed, its buildings abandoned. This is reality for people in St.

Katherine Rea | Not a bad last resort

Interim Provost Vincent Price | Making the most of the interim

In the time since University President Amy Gutmann asked me to serve as interim provost, I've had occasion to reflect on what "interim" means. Literally, it means that I will remain in this role only temporarily, until a new provost takes office some months from now.

Opinion Art | Amira Fawcett

Amira Fawcett is an Engineering senior from Houston. Her e-mail address is fawcett@dailypennsylvanian.com.

Brandon Moyse | Being grateful for all giving

The recent death of Leonore Annenberg was a blow to the Penn community. While the University is not lacking in sugar daddies, Leonore and her husband Walter were different from other major donors - they gave to further a highly specific mission with a sense of purpose.

Editorial | A victory for justice

Earlier this week, former state Sen. Vincent Fumo was convicted of 137 counts of fraud, obstruction of justice, tax violations and conspiracy. Most of the charges related to the misuse of state funds and money from a nonprofit run by a former employee of Fumo's for Fumo's personal use.

Editorial | Respect thy neighbor

Like many urban universities, Penn often has a contentious relationship with its neighbors, a natural clash born out of differing viewpoints, goals and interests. But the University should have put more effort into dialogue with the community in its recent conversations with West Philadelphia residents concerning the proposed extended-stay hotel on the corner of 40th and Pine streets.

Opinion Art | Janice Dow

Janice Dow is an College sophomore from Los Angeles. Her e-mail address is dow@dailypennsylvanian.com.