Opinion Columns
Brian Barth | Penn’s biggest worry under the Trump administration
Columnist Brian Barth explains the potential impact of decreasing one of the University's most abundant sources of revenue.
Mariana Martinez | International law: All talk, no action
Columnist Mariana Martinez explores the failure of international law in the context of the Venezuelan crisis.
Francesco Salamone | UPenn or UPain? Why they say we’re the most depressed university
Columnist Francesco Salamone argues that anesthetizing pain, instead of voicing it, may unveil why many say Penn is the most depressed university.
Allison Santa-Cruz | We (yes, you and I) teach men to suffer in silence
Allison Santa-Cruz challenges society's silence around male vulnerability, arguing that redefining emotional openness as a strength is essential to reshaping how men connect with themselves.
Tiyya Geiger and Piper Slinka-Petka | Attractive, guilty, and untouchable?
Columnists Tiyya Geiger and Piper Slinka-Petka discuss how the media’s reaction to murder charges against 2020 Engineering graduate Luigi Mangione exemplifies society’s tendency to excuse or romanticize criminal behavior on the basis of attractiveness.
Mariana Martinez | Love is, in fact, not blind
Columnist Mariana Martinez analyzes the role physical attraction plays in finding romantic partners.
Gladys Smith | The point of opinion
Columnist Gladys Smith discusses the social basis of opinion journalism.
Ananya Shah | PHL: Where Penn pride takes off
Columnist Ananya Shah explores our fragmented pride in Penn and our selective avenues of displaying it.
Piper Slinka-Petka | Penn students: Bleed green
Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka encourages Penn students to connect with Philadelphia through supporting its sports teams.
Samra Lulseged | Birds of a feather
Columnist Samra Lulseged critiques how Penn’s self-segregation culture and adherence to social norms deepens the divide between various groups and deprives students of diverse interconnection.
Ingrid Holmquist | Social sciences aren’t that social anymore
Columnist Ingrid Holmquist argues in favor of a more humanities-focused curriculum in social sciences as a remedy to the prevalence of finance careers among Penn students.
Diya Choksey | The ’90s called: They want their plastic PennCards back
Columnist Diya Choksey questions why Penn has yet to digitize its outdated physical ID system, highlighting the convenience, security, and environmental benefits of making the switch.
Piper Slinka-Petka | Penn: Require first years to take ‘Why College’
Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka argues for the implementation of a mandatory first-year course that critically examines the purpose of college, highlighting its potential to address key issues within Penn’s community.
Samra Lulseged | The Wharton factory
Columnist Samra Lulseged identifies how Wharton's narrow professional culture suppresses student individuality, limits career exploration, and prioritizes efficiency over personal and intellectual development.
Ingrid Holmquist | A love letter to Penn’s transfer community
Columnist Ingrid Holmquist reflects on her first semester at Penn as a transfer student.
Mritika Senthil | Why Penn’s crackdown on Homecoming darties backfired — even for non-partiers
Columnist Mritika Senthil assesses the disconnect between Penn's administrative policies and student culture.
Roshan Gopal | Since when did you become so quiet?
Columnist Roshan Gopal argues that we need more open debate surrounding political issues.
Jack Lakis | Take down the barricades
Columnist Jack Lakis compels the University to remove all fencing from College Green.
Alyma Karbownik | Breaking the ‘escape at all costs’ mentality
Columnist Alyma Karbownik explains how an excessive ambition to leave home can be just as damaging as staying in our bubble.