Articles by Jennifer Lee
11/16/18 3:06pm
Dorothy Cheney, Penn professor and renowned researcher of primates, died Nov. 9
Cheney, whose research exposed the complex thinking of primates, was praised as a 'spectacular scientist,' The New York Times reported. 10/31/18 8:57pm
PennFems examines candidates on the ballot at their feminist voting guide
Penn Fems hopes voters will choose candidates who “promote values that support the wellbeing of everyone, especially all women in every sense of the word.” 10/26/18 2:38am
Joe Biden is among recent targets of pipe bomb packages
Over ten confiscated packages containing potentially explosive pipe bombs were addressed to high-profile individuals who are prominent critics of President Trump. 10/16/18 6:48pm
In this course, Penn students will have a hand in launching a new literary journal, Xfic
The inception of the course taught by acclaimed English professor Jay Kirk marks the birth of Xfic, Penn’s premier literary journal in experimental nonfiction. 09/27/18 8:28pm
Study finds Asian Americans are more likely to be made CEOs of struggling companies
Co-authored by a Wharton professor, the study also found that Asian American CEOs served terms that were half as long, on average, than those of their white counterparts. 08/06/18 1:58pm
Jennifer Lee | Why tourists deserve respect
In some of the places I visited, I felt marginalized as a tourist. People unapologetically walked into my photos, some locals stared when I dined in restaurants, and I was the victim of angry glares when I accidentally bumped into people. And while I considered myself an American tourist, I felt I was lumped into the unspoken “international Asian tourist” group — at one point, I was handed an unsolicited Chinese flyer when neither my family nor I know a word of Mandarin. 07/06/18 12:10pm
Jennifer Lee | Why do soccer players cry so much?
The international popularity and historical significance of soccer might be hints that US should join the soccer craze soon. Although the US was not a part of this World Cup, Americans should still support the international teams of their heritage or choice on television. 06/12/18 3:37pm
Jennifer Lee | The Eagles’ disinvitation from the White House isn’t a big deal
Trump’s disinvitation of the Eagles is likely one of the firsts in many cancellations to come. As more players join the national anthem protest, we should definitely expect to see more NFL teams turned away by the White House. But luckily for us, Trump does not have much say in football. 06/11/18 8:45am
Jennifer Lee | My experience with Penn's flawed testing policies
Entering exams with full health will prevent uncomfortable exam conditions for other students and also give rise to much better test results. Otherwise, any student who falls ill at semester’s end should expect to take final exam makeups in the next semester, as this policy will likely be in effect for the foreseeable future at Penn. 05/20/18 10:45am
Jennifer Lee | How to ask an Asian-American person where they are from
As a rule of thumb, one should always avoid saying things they wouldn’t otherwise say to a white person. It’s always those good-natured comments like “I voted for Obama” or “I love Chinese food” that end up being deceptively hurtful. 04/21/18 4:29pm
Jennifer Lee | How the Cardi B contest got me banned from Tinder
I personally lost $9.99 and was reported and blocked indefinitely from Tinder. So if you ask me whether it was worth swiping for Cardi, I would certainly say it was not. 04/15/18 8:40pm
Jennifer Lee | The costs of Penn’s pervasive ‘going out’ culture can add up
Being involved in various communities is an essential part of college life, but frequent social events can rack up tremendous bills. 03/12/18 3:05am
Jennifer Lee | What designer threads and Penn Crushes reveal about our desire to be seen
Many Penn students’ fixation on fashion is due to the simple fact that we know people will be watching. 02/12/18 8:00am
Jennifer Lee | To experience Philadelphia, Penn students need to ride SEPTA more
Throughout the entire journey, from hopping onto a packed trolley car to emerging aboveground through the beautiful glass head house of Dilworth Park, I feel completely immersed in the Philadelphia community. 01/30/18 1:50pm
Jennifer Lee | How should the University Archives handle controversial — or even pornographic – materials?
Some may argue that Muybridge’s female photographs fall under the umbrella of “human motion,” but do photos of women on the toilet really constitute representative human movement? 01/18/18 1:13am