Opinion

Michelle Dubert | Why should Harvard lead the way?

On Dec. 11, 2002, I did math homework for the last time. I was done with derivatives forever, since the following day I was accepted early decision to Penn. High school sort of went uphill from there. Last year, 22,754 of the world's overachievers applied to Harvard, 3,869 of whom applied early.

Editorial | Penn InTouch needs input

Last week, administrators in the University Registrar's Office were sent scrambling by a novel innovation: Class Buster.

Elizabeth Song | Access is a start, but age limit on Plan B ignores reality

At Penn Women's Health Services, 11 is the number of the day. Eleven of what exactly? Flu shots, rectal exams, spinach-poisoning outbreaks? Actually, this number represents 11 filled prescriptions. Eleven students who walked into Penn Women's Health Services last Monday and requested Plan B, the only form of emergency contraception on the market.

Avery Lawrence | Opinion Art

Avery Lawrence is a College junior from Charlottesville, Va. His e-mail address is lawrence@dailypennsylvanian.com.

Amira Fawcett | Opinion Art

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

Gabe Oppenheim | Without our help, a beacon of freedom faces death

Our country's most important ally in the war on terror is about to be killed, and most Americans don't even know it.

Editorial | A step ahead in health care

Have you heard of the human papillomavirus? You should have, because it already affects 20 million Americans. The virus causes 70 percent of cervical cancers and 90 percent of genital warts, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Genital HPV is spread through skin-to-skin contact, unlike most STDs.

Sebastien Angel | Penn should act, not just react

Sometimes, all Penn needs is a kick in the ass. On Jan. 22, Amy Gutmann unveiled a plan to beef up Penn security, increasing the Division of Public Safety's budget by 22 percent. The number of Penn Police officers was set to go up 20 percent; the number of security guards, by 50 percent.

Rene Alvarez | College students should find a real cause - not Facebook

Never let it be said that the college-aged population is apathetic or self-absorbed.

Editorial | The future of Hey Day

For months now, the future of one of the University's most enjoyable traditions has been in danger.

Abdi Farah | Opinion Art

Abdi Farah is a College sophomore from Owings Mills, Md. His e-mail address is farah@dailypennsylvanian.com.

Editorial | Follow up: Smoking Ban

Earlier this week, after Mayor John Street signed the long-awaited smoking ban, The Daily Pennsylvanian expressed worry because "the bill will have no teeth until the administration begins enforcing it." Well, worry no longer. The Philadelphia Daily News reported this weekend that the city will begin to enforce the ban immediately.

Cezary Podkul | Liberal arts? OCR has you covered

For people who participate in on-campus recruiting, September and October stand out as one of the most stressful months of their undergraduate education. It's that time of year when dinner means stuffing your face with hors d'oeuvres at company presentations, when you can't go out on a Friday night because you're stuck in the library writing cover letters until midnight, when the only reading you have time for is Vault and interview prep guides.

Ali Jackson | College life takes the dating out of romance

One weekend, not too long ago, I met a guy. He asked for my number, and two days later he called me.

Sharon Udasin | Eagles and violence: a pair for life

I am a Giants fan - perhaps one of the most blasphemous comments to make in the city of Philadelphia. I grew up playing catch with my dad in suburban New Jersey streets, and most Sundays, I knelt in front of the television screaming "defense" to unhearing white-and-blue defensive linesmen.

Agustin Torres | Mexico's political future hangs in the balance

On July 2, Mexico faced the most competitive presidential election in its history. On Sept. 5, the Federal Electoral Tribunal - the ultimate arbiter of Mexican elections - officially declared conservative Felipe Calderon the president-elect of Mexico.

Sarah Rothman | America may fall behind the research curve

As we speak, American scientists are packing their bags and moving to Singapore.

Alicia Puglionesi | Opinion Art

Alicia Puglionesi is a College sophomore from Havertown, Pa.

Editorial | Picking up the pieces

A little more than a year ago, America paused. People stopped, however briefly, and paid attention to the news.

Guest Columnist: Noam Harel | Penn needs a new name to get away from state-school image

There has never been a better time for current or past Penn students to puff our chests out when we say, "I go to Penn" or "I went to Penn." In only a dozen years, Penn has transformed itself from an Ivy doormat that admitted more than half of its applicants into a powerhouse that has reached as high as No.