Columnist Mariana Martinez questions American drinking culture and its effect on university campuses. 

Columnist Arshiya Pant explores what the lack of transparency about the social-professional balance in club applications says about the Penn student experience.

Columnist Diya Choksey explores the clash between her family’s enduring love stories at Penn and today’s hookup culture, reflecting on whether our quest for connection has been replaced by a pursuit of independence and social status. 

Columnist Alyma Karbownik explores how our carefully curated profiles hide the authenticity vital for finding a compatible roommate.

Columnist Elijah Ramirez calls on Penn Residential Services to improve their operations to better assist first-year students.

Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka illustrates how Penn students can overcome imposter syndrome by using it to their advantage.

Columnist Ingrid Holmquist explores how student entitlement fuels harmful rhetoric and ideas about the West Philadelphia community. 

Guest Columnist Sophia Zhang shares a personal account of the limitations of campus security and law enforcement following an assault on her friend, highlighting the need for systemic reform and increased legal awareness. 

Columnist Ashti Tiwari calls on students to take part in many civic engagement opportunities so we can give back to the surrounding community. 

Columnist Tiyya Geiger emphasizes meaningful friendships over short-term acquaintances as more beneficial in the long term.

Columnist Mia Vesely expresses how Penn’s new discourse guidelines stifle student voices, on and off campus.

Guest Columnist Madeline Kohn reflects on the University’s heavy-handed response to an on-campus vigil last Friday.

Columnist Julu Nwaezeapu argues in favor of universities assuming neutral stances on political issues while contending that Penn must continue to protect historically disadvantaged students, even as it remains politically neutral.

Columnist Jack Lakis investigates the popular obsession with prestige.

Columnist Eric Najera argues that avoiding the use of laptops benefits all students.

Columnist Francesco Salamone argues that the relentless pursuit of certainty robs us of one simple gift: the liberation found in embracing uncertainty.

Columnist Lindsay Muneton criticizes the University’s financial aid policies, encouraging the expansion of highly aided status.