One evening, I realized something disturbing: my stream of consciousness had been transformed into a kind of curated feed. So I did something radical: I sat outside in the dark. No phone, no laptop—just the honest company of my mind and the sounds, a city taking a breath between yesterday and tomorrow.
Emma McClure | A reformed Valentine’s hater weighs in on Anti-Valentine’s Day
(Not So) Hot Takes | Unlike other Valentine’s alternatives, “Anti-Valentine’s Day” propagates needless negativity. Photo Credit: Jennifer Mesa By Emma McClure I’m no stranger to hating on Valentine’s Day. When I was single, I would announce that Valentine’s Day was a cliche marketing scheme designed to commercialize superficial representations of romance, especially with the uptick in PDA around the holiday. Deep down, though, I was bitter that I wasn’t a part of the celebration. I wasn’t much better when I got into a serious relationship, instead making the same arguments as I lamented being in a long-distance relationship. Needless to…
Chloe Hunt | The solution to dating at Penn? Don’t date at Penn
On a holiday that makes romance feel so special, it’s easy to experience dating FOMO. Photo Credit: Chloe Hunt By Chloe Hunt Now that I’m an old and wise senior, I feel like I have a lot of advice to impart. This means that I’ve been at Penn long enough to know, experience, and understand the dating scene. With that, Happy Valentine’s to all the lovebirds on campus! Dating at Penn is complex and messy, and at a school where students are moving in a million different directions at once, hoping to finish an assignment, start a non-profit, save the…
Jennifer Mesa | Looking for love at Penn? You might be doing it wrong
A take on what might be the real reason you’re struggling to find true love at Penn Photo Credit: Chloe Hunt By Jennifer Mesa As college students, we’ve entered an age of feeling desire and pressure to find the right person. However, Penn notoriously fails to foster the right space to find true love. We complain about hook-up culture and how it creates a transactional environment in which people generally aren’t looking for a serious relationship. Additionally, as high-achieving students we tend to feel like no one has sufficient time to dedicate to a serious relationship. We’ve assigned Penn a…
Pro-Palestinian protest marches near campus
Late Monday afternoon on January 17 a pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel protest of around 100 people marched the length of campus on Walnut Street, disrupting traffic and prompting a heavy policy presence.
Breaking News | Strong windstorm pummels campus
A special weather statement was issued by the NOAA warning of a strong approaching cold front containing wind gusts of up to 60 mph that advised the public to “consider seeking shelter inside a building”. A high wind warning issued earlier in the afternoon remains in effect until Monday at 6:00 pm.
Chloe Hunt | The solution to dating at Penn? Don’t date at Penn
For those single on Valentine’s Day, this should be a call to action for maintaining friendships, expressing gratitude for all your loved ones that you have every day. College friendships are uniquely intense and special.
Jennifer Mesa | Looking for love at Penn? You might be doing it wrong
We’ve assigned Penn a generally anti-romantic environment.
I’m here to tell you that this perception is wrong, and, I would argue, that many of you hopeless romantics are part of the problem.
Emma McClure | A reformed Valentine’s hater weighs in on Anti-Valentine’s Day
Why do we need Anti-Valentine’s Day when Galentine’s or Palentine’s Day is a perfectly good alternative that does functionally the same thing? The only difference is that Galentine’s Day puts a positive spin on things while Anti-Valentine’s Day puts an emphasis on being against love.
Breaking News | University shutdown announced for Eagles parade
Penn announced a suspension of normal operations via text and email on February 12 for the Friday Eagles Victory Parade.
Breaking News | Penn in Washington prepares for revamp in wake of Trump administration
Recent events may present unique challenges to many applicants. Hiring freezes in federal agencies pose a potential threat to Penn in Washington applicants hoping to intern at the Department of Justice, State Department, Department of Commerce, and other federal agencies.
Was President Trump’s freeze of funding constitutional?
President Trump’s Executive Office of the President announced on January 27 that “Federal agencies must temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance” with “financial assistance for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology, and the green new deal” being specifically called out.
Breaking News | Eagles win Super Bowl LIX
On February 9, 2025, the Philadelphia Eagles emerged victorious in Super Bowl LIX, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in a long-awaited rematch of the 2023 championship.