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Stressed, Stuck, and Stifled: Penn’s Class of 2025 Talks Applying in a Virtual World
Applying to college has never been easy. But it’s never been harder than it is now.
Why Did Pennsylvania Flip Blue?
Pennsylvania likely decided the 2020 presidential election. But the deciding factors weren’t what you think.
Bridging the Discipline Divide
I’m a pre–med studying English. That’s not a contradiction.
It’s Not You, It’s COVID–19: Finding and Losing Love in Quarantine
Penn couples and professors on the challenges of keeping love alive during the pandemic
Lasting Scars: Albert Kligman and the Holmesburg Prison Experiments
Penn's most celebrated dermatologist experimented on incarcerated people. The University still hasn't owned up to his legacy.
Andre Brown Wants to Tell Philly’s Undiscovered Stories
The founder of 'Black Philadelphia Magazine' talks about pursuing journalism, celebrating Black success, and leaving a legacy for the city.
The Invisible Burden
As the tenure clock ticks, professors with children face the added pressure of child care now that COVID-19 has merged work and home life.
Rethinking Rush: Greek life adapts to a world with COVID-19
With remote events and the dangers of in-person gatherings, members are split on whether Greek life is worth it
Keeping the Magic Alive
Magic Carpet owners reflect on their time at Penn in the wake of COVID-19’s economic impact
The Right Side of History: Republican Students Split On Support For Trump
In the wake of a Trump loss, the future of the Republican Party lies in the hands of some of its youngest members.
A Silent Symphony: Penn musicians attune to practicing during the pandemic
Penn Symphony Orchestra members discuss the difficulties of preparing for a digital concert.
‘Zoomed Out,’ ‘Lonely,’ and ‘Tired’: Hours online with little social interaction wear on Penn students
Mental health organizations on campus discuss the challenges of online learning during the pandemic.
Remembering Dear Old Penn
Alumni through the decades recall their fall at Penn memories in the age of online school
Constantly Watched But Nearly Invisible
Uyghur students reflect on a childhood of discrimination and the challenges of studying in the U.S.
Thriving (Virtually) at Penn
Penn first years discuss online class, making friends, and finding their independence in the age of Zoom University.
Singapore Is Fighting a War Against Reality
How the country's residents experience privilege at the cost of propaganda.
Professor Herman Beavers on Toni Morrison, 'Anti–Racism,' and the Greatest Reason To Be in the Classroom
"Reading literature can put you in touch with what it means to be human," Beavers says. "The fact that the protagonist of the story happens to be Black should not be a barrier to you understanding that."
On the Road Again: Crossing International Borders During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Scattered across the globe, four international students discuss how their home countries are handling the coronavirus and the uncertain academic year that lies ahead.
The [Zoom] Where it Happens: Stories from the COVID Campaign Trail
Two Penn students discuss political campaign work during one of the most contentious election seasons in US history.
