In an environment apparently filled to the brim with authority figures telling you what to do, the challenge of college is to navigate the various voices and forge your own experience.

Steven Zhang '12 writes about what led him to write over the past three years, and what he hopes to leave behind.

Steven Zhang '12 explains the problems with the culture of academic applications. 

When buzz words mean a whole lot of noise.

Steven Zhang '12 refuses to buy into the 'Linsanity,' arguing that Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin only affirms Asian American stereotypes. 

Does Facebook bring out the worst in our generation?

Steven Zhang '12 makes a case for personal responsibility.

Steven Zhang '12 writes that despite the attention being paid to the extreme left and the extreme right in the income inequality debate, neither side is completely right. We should listen to the middle guys.

Steven Zhang '12 questions Penn State's priorities, arguing that a "cult obsession" with football has fueled an inappropriate reaction to the ongoing sexual abuse scandal. 

Getting a high SAT score, earning a 4.0 GPA and running the student government just don’t seem to cut it anymore for college admissions officers. It turns out that hopeful high school seniors should also have parents with deep bank accounts.