Guest Columns
Netter Center Student Advisory Board | Take an ABCS Course in spring 2023
The Netter Center Student Advisory Board urges students to enroll in ABCS courses to foster community and personal growth.
Robert Watson & Keshara Senanayake | It’s time for student representation on Penn’s Board of Trustees
Guest columnists and GAPSA leaders Robert Watson and Keshara Senanayake call on Penn to join the growing number of universities allowing for student representation on their Board of Trustees.
Jaden Cloobeck | Consider taking a gap year before applying to graduate school
Guest columnist Jaden Cloobeck offers advice for those aspiring to graduate school who are unsure about applying during their final year at Penn.
Penn YDSA | Big Tech is not the innovator you think it is
Penn Young Democratic Socialists of America argues that behind Silicon Valley’s veneer of futuristic innovation lies the darker truth of exploiting consumers, a huge carbon footprint, and workers’ rights infringements.
Naveen Albert | Stop relying on QR codes for outreach
Guest Columnist Naveen Albert argues that while QR codes may seem convenient, they are an invisible accessibility barrier to the campus community.
Jane Robbins Mize | As an environmental scholar, I’m ashamed to represent Penn
Guest columnist Jane Robbins Mize reacts to Penn’s response to students protesting
Suvir Kaul | In search of leadership
Guest columnist Suvir Kaul asks that Penn administrators and trustees respond in caring, thoughtful ways to the Fossil Free Penn protestors.
Penn Leads the Vote | The youth vote can decide the election
Guest Columnist Penn Leads the Vote argues that Penn students can shape the state’s elections and future by using their voice and being civically engaged.
Penn Dems | We need John Fetterman’s resilience in the U.S. Senate
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s fight against adversity and commitment to the people of Pennsylvania is exactly what we need in our next U.S. Senator.
Brandon Pride | Don’t let fear keep you out of the gym
Former Senior Sports Editor Brandon Pride encourages more people to shed their fears and feel comfortable with themselves in going to the gym.
Penn College Republicans | Remember Biden’s failed promises when you vote in this year’s midterms
Penn College Republicans argue that voting in this November’s midterms elections should cause us to reevaluate our approach to politics, and more broadly how we will move forward as a nation.
Penn Dems | Josh Shapiro: The clear-consensus candidate for Pennsylvania’s next governor
Penn Democrats highlight the importance of voting Josh Shapiro for Governor over Doug Mastriano this midterm election.
Steven O. Kimbrough | Penn should create benefit corporations to counter gentrification
Guest Columnist Steven Kimbrough proposes how to preserve diversity and promote inclusion with low- and moderate-income residences in the University City Townhomes and more broadly.
Su Ah Kim | The NEC is counterproductive in its mission to hold fair elections
Guest columnist Su Ah Kim argues that the NEC’s hearing process for a candidate who is accused of a campaign violation is inherently flawed, and shares her story with the hope to prevent such an event from recurring.
Student Committee on Undergraduate Education | Take charge of your Penn education
The Student Committee on Undergraduate Education encourages students to take a more active role in speaking up about what we want to see in our education at Penn.
Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes | Correcting myths about the UC Townhomes movement
The Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes, consisting of student activists and community organizers, clarify their movement to save the UC Townhomes at Penn.
Craig R. Carnaroli | University response to the sale of the UC Townhomes
Penn's Senior Executive Vice President Craig Carnaroli provides a University response to the sale of the UC Townhomes.
73 Penn Faculty | Letter in support of student protestors
Seventy-three Penn faculty members express their concern over the efforts of the Center of Community Standards and Accountability to curtail the rights of Penn students to publicly protest on campus.
Penn Leads The Vote | Penn has the responsibility of being a civic leader
Penn Leads the Vote highlights Penn’s responsibility as an ambassador of civic engagement in Philadelphia.