The Ivy Leagues, and college admissions as a whole, should remain test optional to best promote fairness in admissions.
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…
Brett Seaton | The boogeyman at the border
The American immigration system is broken, and it’s about time we stop keeping those who want to be Americans waiting.
Peter Kapp | Standardized testing is a necessary evil.
The SAT and other standardized tests are not perfect, but they are the only way to ensure anything close to fairness in college admissions.
The talk about talking; Penn’s discussion of “free speech”
Despite national attention on the challenge of free speech in the Ivy League, Penn’s public debate on expression has demonstrated that students, faculty, and administrators continue to grapple with their words.
Abraham Franchetti | President Jameson, don’t let the AAUP interfere with this campus.
The AAUP’s double standards between antisemitism and racism reveal their hypocrisy, and why President Jameson should stick by his statement.
Morgan Zinn | You missed the mark, Mr. President.
The legitimacy of commentary should not be dependent on how controversial or offensive it’s content.
Jacob Rosenberg | The danger of the categorization crutch
Our reliance on categories to describe our feelings may be politically convenient but is it honest?
Ireland Gorecki | ‘I Knew You Were Trouble,’ Travis Kelce.
With 2024 ballots in sight, it’s no surprise that this captivating relationship has garnered the attention of eager female voters—but will it change the voting habits of men too? Travis Kelce is granting a particular demographic of male voters a reason to vote blue.
Lexi Boccuzzi | ‘Call It What You Want,’ but Swifties will win the culture war
Rather than focus on Taylor Swift’s partisan affiliation, conservatives should take note of the way her lifestyle and fan base may be the key to winning the culture war.
Emma McClure | Has this generation gone too soft?
As society is pushing acceptance and redefining bullying beyond its logical bounds, socialization has taken a hit.