Opinion
Guest Column by Emma Glasser | Joe Biden has been accused of sexual assault. What if we actually took it seriously?
What if, instead of bowing to political pressure, we demanded more news coverage and investigations? What if we gave Tara Reade the same credibility and respect that we gave Dr. Christine Blasey Ford in 2018?
Guest Column by Michelle Nigro | 2020 is the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife. Here’s why that matters
As we navigate our lives during this pandemic, the designation of 2020 as the International Year of Nurse has become more profound.
Guest Column by Borna Saeednia | Penn for Bernie should endorse Joe Biden
I call for unity among Penn community ahead of the upcoming presidential election in support of Biden to restore the dignity of the office of presidency. I ask Penn for Bernie to endorse Biden for president despite all the disagreements.
Bridget Yu | Let’s talk about rape culture
In light of the fact that 25.9% of undergraduate women at Penn reported having experienced non-consensual sexual contact sometime in college, it is crucial that we address the many misconceptions surrounding sexual assault on college campuses.
Guest Column by Sam Kesler | Penn should partially refund students’ tuition for this semester
It is time for Penn to acknowledge that it owes more to students than a refund for housing and dining and that we pay our school for more than just a diploma, especially when students have never been more vulnerable.
Guest Column by Three Penn Dems Board Members | College Republicans: Your president has blood on his hands
Even though President Trump doesn’t “take responsibility at all,” we must hold him accountable for his mistakes — and hold Penn College Republicans accountable for theirs.
Varun Saraswathula | The Existential Crisis of Your College Decision
Choosing where you want to spend the next four years of your life is really stressful, namely because of how consequential that decision is. Your decision to come to Penn represents the first of many to limit the number of potential paths you can follow in life.
Guest Column by Jaywon Kim | Penn, We Must Count in the 2020 Census
As residents of Philadelphia, we have the obligation to make sure the city has enough resources to be able to support us. For every person not counted, Philly stands to lose $21,000 in federal funding over the next ten years.
Editorial | Summer classes give students a sense of purpose. Penn should cut their cost.
Many students are now searching for other ways to be productive and keep occupied this summer, such as enrolling in online courses for credit.
Alfredo Praticò | I Chose Penn, That Doesn’t Mean You Have To
As a first-year student at Penn, I hope to give you a bit of insight on how I made my decision to come here, and what I would have changed in that decision-making process if I could redo it.
Editorial | Professors should grade as many assignments as possible before April 29
Professors must aim to grade assignments promptly before April 29 for the pass/fail opt-in extension to have any practical meaning.
Jessica Gooding | The opt-in Pass/Fail deadline needs to be extended until after finals
We need to revamp the current opt-in pass/fail grading system to reflect our ever-evolving reality and to ensure the best possible outcomes are accessible to everyone.
Editorial | With Quaker Days canceled, here are 10 things to consider about Penn.
Many students entering the Class of 2024 will make their choice without a clear sense of what Penn is like. Here are ten points admitted students should consider before deciding whether to join us.
Lark Yan | In the midst of pandemic, America has much to learn
Rather than disparaging Asian nations, President Trump should instead start to learn from their responses to the disease.
Varun Saraswathula | The only way out is through, and the only way through is together.
I truly believe that taking time for ourselves, pursuing our passions, and prioritizing the relationships we have in our physical and virtual spaces will guide us as we make our way through, and eventually out, of this era.
Isabella Glassman | Decision day shouldn’t be May 1st
In a time when Penn has been forced to make numerous difficult decisions, here is a chance to make the right one. Push back the May 1st deadline and give the high school seniors the time they deserve.
Ton Nguyen | Lessons Learned from COVID-19 for Penn and Beyond
In this time of distress, let’s find solace in knowing that there are still good people out there and remember that there is more work to be done in the future. Until then, rest for better days to come.
Editorial | Moving to online learning isn't easy. Here are 10 professors doing it right.
In this time of uncertainty and stress amid a global pandemic, schoolwork cannot be the first priority for many students or faculty. Many professors have already instituted new policies to help students cope.
Guest Column by Jacob Hershman | Of COVID-19, climate-change, and exploding stars
Many are unconvinced of the virus’ threat not only to themselves, but also to society at large – so unconvinced, in fact, that they are engaging in the most socially destructive behavior imaginable, given the threat at hand. Sound familiar?