While the “Palestine Solidarity encampments” have been accused of simply “antisemitism” it is important to contextualize why they are occurring.
Emma McClure | Dating for marriage long distance
(Not So) Hot Takes | A traditionalist’s defense of the long-distance relationship Photo credit: Flickr By Emma McClure Right now, I am one of approximately 14 million couples in the United States in a long-distance relationship. A 2003 survey showed that roughly one-third of college students are in long-distance relationships, and the American Counseling Association finds that around 75% of college students have been engaged in a long-distance relationship at some point. There is no question that long-distance relationships are now commonplace, likely increasingly so as technology makes it easier to communicate across distances. Yet, despite their obvious commonality, many…
Juan Tejera | Four things YOU can do to improve mental health at Penn.
You have more power to shift the culture than you think. Penn Counseling and Psychological Services Building / Photo credit: Penn Facilities and Real Estate Services By Juan Tejera It is no secret that we are living in an epidemic of depression worldwide, but it seems that every year, there is a tragedy that strikes the Penn community, leaving us shaken. This is followed by the rote response of a generic “thoughts and prayers” email from the administration. Without fail there is subsequent outrage from the student body, calling for the University to make a change, citing a lack of…
Emma McClure | Dating for marriage long distance
A traditionalist’s defense of long-distance as a way to create lasting marriage ready relationships.
Juan Tejera | Four things YOU can do to improve mental health at Penn.
We have more power to shift culture at Penn than we think, it’s time we take action to improve our mental health.
Nicolas Scola | Whiskey choices: Does America need political parties?
The two-party system in America seems to be a necessary evil. The reason why? Good old Pennsylvania whiskey!
Abraham Franchetti | Students for Justice in Palestine’s mask is off at Columbia.
Ivy League campuses have been overrun by antisemites—and jihadists. It’s time for the administrations to do something about it.
Joanna Luna | American Dream: Struggle meal or a delicacy?
The American Dream is but a recipe with a broad range of ingredients mixing and matching. A Mexican-American explores the complicated views of the American Dream and Promise among students at Penn.
Lexi Boccuzzi | All is fair in love and friendship?
Can men and women just be friends? The age old question constantly nags at any intimate cross-gender friendship. It’s about time we explore the boundaries of the infamous “platonic” best friends relationship.
I am, I will, I can, and other Giancarloisms for Penn to live by.
A review of “An Evening with Giancarlo Esposito;” and all the incredible takeaways Penn students can learn from his life, advice, and experiences.
Anjali Reddy | Why I joined The Pennsylvania Post.
Freshman editor for the Penn Post explains why she joined Penn’s newest free press and why our publication is exactly what’s needed right now.
Noah Rubinson | No, Hillel should not condemn Israel
Recent anti-Zionist criticisms of Penn Hillel’s support of Israel misrepresents Hillel itself as well as the views of the Jewish community and activism on campus.