Opinion
Sophia DuRose | Penn students need to be more politically engaged
We can do more. And we should.
Guest column by Daniel Markind | What I learned about admissions as the 1979 Final Four announcer
Our University though, is only as good as its people. It remains the obligation of all of us to stay engaged. We all have a stake in this endeavor known as the University of Pennsylvania.
Lucy Hu | Cheating is as unfair as admissions bribery
Putting yourself ahead — whether through bribing coaches, doctoring resumes, or using unethical means to get extra time on exam — is destructive.
Kristen Yeh | March Madness
KRISTEN YEH is a College sophomore from West Covina, Calif.
Editorial | Penn must meet the rising demand for computer science classes
High demand for these courses — from CIS majors, CIS minors, and students taking CIS courses as electives — has left Penn students struggling to satisfy major and minor requirements because they are stuck on long waitlists for mandatory courses.
Veronica Fenton | The admissions scandal
VERONICA FENTON is a College sophomore from Penn Valley, Pa. Her email address is fentonv@sas.upenn.edu.
Hadriana Lowenkron | The admissions scandal shows us the importance of affirmative action
While Penn is undoubtedly patting itself on the back for not getting wrapped up in the current college admissions scandal, it still has a long way to go to ensure that its affirmative action policy benefits its students.
Guest Column by Michael Krone | Don't boo. Run.
The idea of running an election can seem daunting — having to gather names on a petition, setting up a social media campaign, not to mention going out and getting votes — but I would encourage you to take the leap if you are even remotely thinking about doing so.
Guest Column by Laurie Kopp Weingarten | A counselor's take on the admissions scandal
We all know life isn’t fair, and nobody has ever claimed the college admission process is just.
Guest Column by Nia Caldwell | Student athletes aren’t to blame for a flawed admissions process
Here, we get a free Penn Athletics t-shirt, a blue water bottle, and the utmost pride that comes with competing with Penn across our chests.
Kristen Yeh | Trump fortress
KRISTEN YEH is a College sophomore from West Covina, Calif.
Editorial | Jerome Allen must be removed from the Penn Athletics Hall of Fame
When Penn honors a man who has broken federal law, it lowers the bar for the University, and sets a bad precedent for current students.
Sophia DuRose | Facetune isn't always a bad thing
The insecurity I feel about my body is mine, meaning learning to be comfortable with my appearance is an internal journey. And yes, it is immensely discouraging to be bombarded with images of models who seem so picture-perfect.
Christy Qiu | College admissions will never be perfect, but we need reform
The college admissions process might always have broken aspects, but one doable reform is to make time for fact-checking.
Ana West | Christians at Penn have a responsibility to stand by the LGBTQ community
When I came to Penn, I saw explicitly inclusive congregations and met accepting faith leaders for the first time, and it made me genuinely optimistic for the future of the Christian church. But there is a massive amount of progress that needs to be made — and recently, some of that progress has been reversed.
The college admissions process is under nationwide scrutiny. We want your take.
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Michael A. Keshmiri | Stop asking female candidates to smile
Women candidates are already fighting this uphill battle in ways that male candidates are not.
Editorial | The college admissions process is broken, and Penn is no exception
It is crucial that we pay close attention to how the University responds to this scandal, particularly at a time when the admissions process is under nationwide scrutiny.
Ton Nguyen | Don't be ignorant of others' cultures on your next spring break trip
Traveling can have a lot of benefits and encourage people to immerse themselves in exciting settings and engage with vibrant cultures. But there is a difference between being appreciative of cultures and being ignorant of the harmful effects of your presence.