The Essayist Looking forward to in-person learning 13 April 2021 Camillia Benjamin A freshman shares why she is excited for her first in-person semester as she plans her sophomore schedule.
The Essayist Missing my pre-pandemic job 07 April 2021 Camillia Benjamin A student describes how this year has been especially difficult after losing her job during the pandemic.
The Essayist I’m celebrating my friends and myself on Galentine’s Day 13 February 2021 Camillia Benjamin A student shares how she celebrates Galentine’s Day instead of Valentine’s Day because she dislikes romantic attention.
The Essayist In loving memory of SOPHIE and my father 06 February 2021 Camillia Benjamin A student describes how SOPHIE helped her find new music and grieve the loss of her father.
Personal Essays COVID-19 was the push I needed to put myself out there 01 December 2020 Camillia Benjamin A student describes how being forced to exert twice as much effort into making new friends virtually actually made her more outgoing than before.
Opinion Stop blaming Black people and not voter suppression 03 November 2020 Camillia Benjamin A student describes the voter shame directed at Black people who do not vote, despite the fact that they’ve been disenfranchised the most.
Commentary Halloween isn’t canceled this year — parties are 20 October 2020 Camillia Benjamin A student encourages others to get in the spooky spirit of Halloween, even if they can’t go out.
Opinion White allies, don’t leave us when we need you most 06 October 2020 Camillia Benjamin A student shares about seeing diminishing energy for the Black Lives Matter movement among her friends.
Columns Philly made the right call to hold off on indoor dining 22 September 2020 Camillia Benjamin Gov. Wolf expanded indoor dining state-wide on Sep. 21, but the city is holding off for now.
Opinion Long live the king, Chadwick Boseman 16 September 2020 Camillia Benjamin A student describes the impact the late Chadwick Boseman, the star of “Black Panther” who died at 43 of colon cancer, left on her.