Articles by Calvary Rogers
02/06/18 9:24pm
Calvary Rogers | Avoiding the bird’s eye view: integrating ourselves in Philadelphia
I had the most fun I’ve ever had in this city. For the first time in my academic career here at Penn, I felt like a Philadelphian. 11/07/17 10:36pm
Calvary Rogers | The trap of performative activism
Often, our activism is empty because the standards we set for ourselves and each other are extremely low. 10/29/17 11:45pm
Calvary Rogers | The need to destigmatize therapy
Trust me when I say this; we should all be seeing a therapist. 10/22/17 11:16pm
Group Think | Is Penn taking too many students through Early Decision?
Is Penn filling up too much of its classes through early decision? Should there be any changes to Penn's admissions policies with regards to early decision? 09/27/17 12:58am
Calvary Rogers | Redefining what you love
Within our college experiences, we often limit ourselves to what we are already a part of and the social circles we are comfortable with. 09/12/17 10:03pm
Calvary Rogers | Clubs aren't firms, stop pretending they are
It is about time that we work against the social current that normalizes toxicity in our club culture rather than conform to it. 08/29/17 10:02pm
Calvary Rogers | The art of existing as a minority
Simply existing as a minority at an Ivy League Institution such as Penn is a revolutionary act in itself. 04/25/17 7:44pm
Calvary Rogers | The stranded victims of hate speech
Whenever I find myself walking on campus I do my best to have an item that is related to Penn with or on me. 04/18/17 11:00pm
Calvary Rogers | Masculinity is more than a mask
This past week, I had the opportunity to attend an event titled “Exploring Masculinity” in the Women’s Center here at Penn. 04/11/17 8:55pm
Calvary Rogers | Abolish the curve
I have never believed in a curving system when it comes to grading, and, similar to many, it was a rude awakening for me when I came to Penn. 04/04/17 8:42pm
Calvary Rogers | A silent war: substance abuse and its interference with wellness
Mental health. Two words every Penn student has heard before they set foot on Locust walk. We all know just how prevalent conversations about mental health have become and its relation to tragedy, campus culture and administration. 03/28/17 9:52pm
Guest Statement by Justin Hopkins and Calvary Rogers | Building bridges: Justin and Calvary for UA
Every year during the season of Penn Student Government elections, the student body is bombarded with signatures, platforms and the opportunity to elect a new President, Vice President and general body of the Undergraduate Assembly. 03/21/17 10:06pm
Calvary Rogers | In defense of student athletes
If you know me you know that one thing keep me laughing every day: Twitter memes. The best part about this is that practically every month or week, a new meme dominates Twitter’s social feed. 03/14/17 8:38pm
Calvary Rogers | Discovering intersections between our mental health and academia
Recently, the Student Committee on Undergraduate Education conducted a survey to shine light on the growing demand for an expanded half-credit course system here at Penn. 02/21/17 11:07pm
Calvary Rogers | Unboxing Black history: Black staff matter
James Baldwin once said, “The paradox of education is precisely this — that as one begins to become conscious one begins to examine the society in which he is being educated.” From the second I started my education here I’ve constantly seen and interacted with black staff working as servers, security guards, janitors and the like. 02/14/17 9:23pm
Calvary Rogers | Unboxing Black history: Whom we remember
This semester, I’ve done my best to be as attentive as possible when examining Penn culture, and researching black history at Penn has truly strengthened that attentiveness. 02/07/17 10:55pm
Calvary Rogers | Unboxing Black history: the white moderate
Allyship is not found in those who wear a safety pin, but in those who dedicate their efforts towards diminishing the inequities that cause protests in the first place. 01/31/17 10:54pm
Calvary Rogers | Unboxing Black history: Hidden figures
One of my favorite quotes from Martin Luther King Jr. states “We are not makers of history. We are made by history.” It causes me to think about all the hidden contributions people have made through time that have played a major role in constructing who I am. 01/24/17 10:24pm
Calvary Rogers | Popping the Penn bubble
As a member of the track team, my first experience with the Penn track team was outside on a brisk sunny day in late August. 01/17/17 11:29pm