Opinion
Ana West | Loneliness at Penn is rampant, and it’s time to stop hiding it
Admitting that we feel alone can be scary, but we absolutely have to.
Sophia DuRose | Recognize the dangers of unprescribed adderall
The abuse of this drug by students who simply want to cram for their upcoming midterm or pump out a paper at four in the morning is what I take issue with.
Editorial | Penn should reclassify economics as a STEM major
Reclassifying economics as a STEM major would affirm Penn’s commitment to such a prominent portion of its student body, and their futures after completing their undergraduate degrees.
Urooba Abid | Why I'm grateful for Wharton's presence on campus
Wharton is consistently ranked one of the best business schools in the world. Attending a school like Penn gives us an unparalleled opportunity to learn from elite business professionals, in the shape of both peers and faculty.
James Morrison | How the 'Social Ivy' breeds a culture of FOMO
Especially for the introverted, Penn’s emphasis on late-night shenanigans can serve as a major stressor.
Letter to the Editor | Third-grader Alex wants your help to learn about Pennsylvania
I am very excited to learn more about the great state of Pennsylvania as I work on my project.
Editorial | Social media isn’t a substitute for student activism on campus
Influencing or reversing a policy made by the administration may seem like an impossible task, but it has certainly been done before. We must continue to advocate for the change we want through hands-on activism.
Hadriana Lowenkron | Penn’s room selection is an insult to students on financial aid
This year’s housing process was extremely flawed. In typical Penn fashion, the lottery-based time slots fostered unnecessary competition among students, and when coupled with unexpected differences in housing prices, resulted in extreme inequities.
Aakruti Ganeshan | The problem with the 'model minority' trope at Penn
The stereotype is problematic for a variety of obvious reasons, predominantly, the inevitable pressure and stress placed upon this minority group.
Kristen Yeh | Sleep deprivation
KRISTEN YEH is a College sophomore from West Covina, Calif.
Editorial | Give RAs more affordable access to food
If Penn truly values the services RAs provide and appreciates the fact that low-income students are the ones incentivized to provide them, they will stop creating a new set of problems for students who already have plenty to deal with.
Christy Qiu | Stop complaining about room selection
Students often complain, and rightly so, because Penn, indeed, has a long way to go in improving their housing situation. But, we must be aware that in comparison to many other colleges, Penn’s housing services are well above average.
Lucy Hu | Let a naturalized citizen be president
History had a reason to fear foreign tyranny. But history has also shown what makes America great — a nation built by immigrants where all Americans are treated equally.
Veronica Fenton | Two-step verificaion
VERONICA FENTON is a College sophomore from Penn Valley, Pa. Her email address is fentonv@sas.upenn.edu.
Sophia DuRose | Part of the privilege of attending Penn is gaining connections. Use them.
Penn’s competitive culture is a fantastic motivator. It’s also a fantastic reason to feel an awful trepidation when asking for help, whether that help be in reference to a simple homework question or a major search for a post-grad job
Editorial | Joe Biden missed his chance for president. Dems need someone new in 2020.
Joe Biden's track record is flawed, and the Democratic party needs a new face to rally behind. We urge Biden not to declare his candidacy for president.
Isami McCowan | After being catcalled countless times, I've learned I'm not to blame
My countless run-ins with verbal harassment in the Philadelphia area has varied between mildly annoying and frightening to the point where I have had police officers file into my apartment after a 911 call made on my way home from Center City.
Michael A. Keshmiri | Reject hostility towards Hispanic Americans
One depressing fact about this is that history is repeating itself — and we have clearly not learned our lesson from it.
Tyler Larkworthy | Course selection can be a nightmare. Penn needs a shopping period.
At the root of this anguish is Penn’s system for course registration.