Opinion Columns
Jack Lakis | This is where Penn doesn’t lead the vote
Columnist Jack Lakis argues that Penn Student Government has an insufficient presence on campus.
Mia Vesely | Peaceful protest belongs on college campuses
Columnist Mia Vesely defends student-led encampments for Gaza and why free speech matters.
Francesco Salamone | Social status pie: The hierarchy game we all play
Columnist Francesco Salamone argues that the craving to be seen and admired plays a larger role in campus dynamics than we think, socially and psychologically.
Lala Mustafa | We’re all talk, no action
Columnist Lala Mustafa examines the disparity between perceived historical heroism and inaction in contemporary issues.
Ashti Tiwari | The ABCs of BFS
Columnist Ashti Tiwari shares a realistic overview of her experience with the Integrated Studies Program as a Benjamin Franklin Scholar.
Mariana Martinez | Taylor Swift and the white feminist department
Columnist Mariana Martinez argues that Taylor Swift’s marketing choices are very problematic, even if fans try to turn a blind eye.
Zaid Alsubaiei | Beware of Penn Course Review
Columnist Zaid Alsubaiei calls into question instructor ratings and how perceived course difficulty may undermine faculty efforts in the classroom.
Franklin Li | Penn should not enforce CIS course prerequisites
Columnist Franklin Li argues that enforcing prerequisite requirements is not the right way to address the increasing demand for CIS courses.
Mia Vesely | The commencement speaker is qualified and a excellent choice
Columnist Mia Vesely explains why Siddhartha Mukherjee is an excellent choice for commencement speaker and why students should listen up.
Sose Hovannisian | Remember the Armenian Genocide of 1915 today
Columnist Sose Hovannisian urges the Penn community to remember Armenian history’s darkest times today.
Kaynath Chowdhury | Stop curving classes
Columnist Kaynath Chowdhury critiques the way STEM courses are taught, attributing low test averages to ineffective teaching methods.
Daniel Gurevitch | The serious and the light-hearted
Guest Columnist Daniel Gurevitch reflects on integrating ambition and joy at Penn, emphasizing the importance of balancing serious, hard work with light-hearted moments in life.
Julu Nwaezeapu | Black Penn and the student funding crisis
Columnist Julu Nwaezeapu investigates the structure of Penn’s Student Activities Council and its role in disseminating inequitable finances to cultural student organizations.
Riane Lumer | Penn should remain test-optional, permanently
Columnist Riane Lumer argues that reinstating standardized tests for admissions is a regression in advancing equitable higher education practices.
Franklin Li | Forget about that class you did not get
Columnist Franklin Li argues that we should think twice before adding another class to our already packed schedule.
Sose Hovannisian | Class of 2028, opt in for a roommate!
Columnist Sose Hovannisian urges the new class of Quakers to avoid selecting a single for their first-year housing experience.
Francesco Salamone | Please sit down and just exist
Columnist Francesco Salamone argues that embracing purposeless solitude is crucial for self-discovery and inner peace.
Mariana Martinez | Sexual assault: Out of sight, out of mind?
Columnist Mariana Martinez argues Penn should allocate more resources to eliminating rape culture on campus.
Niheer Patel | Penn: Where dreams come to die
Columnist Niheer Patel argues that Penn’s overwhelming support for consulting and financial sector jobs for all of its students limits their potential.