Opinion Columns
Francesco Salamone | I wasted my time this summer, and I will in the fall too
Columnist Francesco Salamone argues that our view of time as useful or wasted is broken and letting time “just be” can be life changing.
Mritika Senthil | Cultural identities are not conditional
Columnist Mritika Senthil unpacks the ineffectual weaponization of racist tropes in American political discourse.
Max Annunziata | Shared governance is on the brink
Columnist Max Annunziata recalls how faculty failed to mount an effective campaign to preserve their freedom and influence, and outlines how they might strike back this fall.
Elo Esalomi | My summer of change
Columnist Elo Esalomi shares her reflections on the excitement and challenges of studying in the United States as an international student.
Mariana Martinez | Dear (Class of 2028) Quakers: Networking is overrated
Columnist Mariana Martinez questions Penn’s networking culture and invites students to take a different approach.
Mariana Martinez | We Need All Eyes on Venezuela
Columnist Mariana Martinez demands the international community’s support for the people of Venezuela.
Ananya Shah | Money talks, Biden walks
Columnist Ananya Shah explores President Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election and donors’ influence on the decision.
Olivia Nicastro | Embracing harm reduction for substance use at Penn
Columnist Olivia Nicastro examines the benefits of advancing Penn’s harm reduction approach to student substance use.
Meihuan Yu | Summer reading: burden or benefit?
Columnist Meihuan Yu explores whether mandatory summer reading assignments are beneficial or detrimental to students.
Eliza Carroll | LinkedIn … the new hot social media?
Columnist Eliza Carroll questions the usage of LinkedIn and its connection to the preprofessional culture at Penn.
Ashley Acosta | How Penn’s health coverage worsens financial gaps
Columnist Ashley Acosta argues that Penn’s student health insurance plan fails to address the financial barriers that students face.
Mert Kayabas | Debate? More like debacle.
Columnist Mert Kayabas critiques the suitability of our presidential candidates, calling for a new leadership slate.
Mritika Senthil | The startling impact of Penn's open expression guidelines
Columnist Mritika Senthil explores how the Penn community can hold the University administration accountable in the wake of new policies.
Ananya Shah | The duality of summer internships
Columnist Ananya Shah analyzes Penn’s preprofessional culture, examining the allure and drawbacks of elite internships.
Max Annunziata | These ‘temporary guidelines’ will hurt our University
Max Annunziata identifies the new protest rules as the latest installment in a long line of fear-driven decisions and argues they will impinge on students’ rights.
Mariana Martinez | I’m just a girl: Of course I need to justify everything I do
Columnist Mariana Martinez dissects the “I’m just a girl” social media phenomenon and assesses the effects it might have on gender norms and their perception.
Jasminda Madrid | Borrow a hammock and break your routine
Columnist Jasminda Madrid suggests that finding time to relax is essential for improving your well-being and breaking free from the stresses of daily routines.
Meihuan Yu | Unproductive by design: the last summer before college
Columnist Meihuan Yu asks the Class of 2028 to savor their final summer before college with rest and meaningful downtime.
Mert Kayabas | What do we want out of our first year?
Columnist Mert Kayabas outlines his vision for a genuine, balanced, and enriching college experience.
