Penn vs Sword | More to Wharton than Wall Street
When incoming students equate Wharton with a well-paid job, they risk ignoring the other incredible opportunities that Wharton, Penn and their own undergraduate education can offer them.
Say Anything | Boys and girls: more alike than you think
Boys think about girls just as obsessively as girls think about boys.
In Case You Missed Me | Care about the city, not just Penn
We need to stop thinking of Philadelphia as something there for us to exploit when we feel like it.
That's What Schwenk Said | Soda tax would be more than just fizz
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter’s plan to levy a tax on sugary beverages isn't perfect, but it's a start.
Wright-ing On The Wall | Join the club of equality
Favorable pricing at clubs and bars for women — strictly on the basis of gender — is at the very least wrong, if not illegal.
A Dennie For Your Thoughts | A lecture about seminars
Most of the lectures I’ve taken at Penn have left me wanting more, while my few seminars have actually challenged me intellectually.
Ash Wednesday | Keeping design local
I was excited that a Philadelphia firm won a competition to design the new U.S. embassy in London. Because, despite the decrease in star power, there is real value in investing in local architects.
Roberts Rules | College admissions problems go viral
Having the option of submitting a one-minute YouTube video that “says something about you” could exacerbate the pressure of the college-applications process.
In Case You Missed Me | Fine with not having a job yet
I’m tired of everyone acting like we should all have our dream jobs completely figured out by now. Because the majority of us don’t. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.
Slip of the Chung | How to choose a lab: 101
The University should organize a seminar series that helps students decide which labs to join.