Opinion
Michelle Lyu | We want to be free
Guest Columnist Michelle Lyu serves as witness to the American crisis and qualitative changes taking place on Penn's campus.
Hanadi Abdulkadir | How poor dining hall food shapes our mental and academic capabilities
Columnist Hanadi Abdulkadir explores how issues with Penn dining tie into her relationship with mental health and academic performance.
Mritika Senthil | Why critics are missing the mark on Penn’s artificial intelligence major
Columnist Mritika Senthil argues in defense of Penn’s new AI major, describing how private universities can reconcile their legacies of being “out of touch” while shaping the future.
Akiva Berkowitz | An AI major by any other name
Columnist Akiva Berkowitz questions the wisdom of releasing a standalone artificial intelligence major and asks whether it can truly justify its existence.
Eric Najera | Penn must take action to enhance the dining experience
Columnist Eric Najera argues Penn must address meal plan price and quality issues.
Zaid Alsubaiei | Does Penn’s diversity represent its sense of community?
Columnist Zaid Alsubaiei highlights the difference between Penn’s diversity statistics and reality on campus.
Eliza Carroll | You are what you read: Sidechat’s impact on campus
Columnist Eliza Carroll calls attention to the pervasive negativity and complaining culture perpetuated by Sidechat.
Cathy Li and Liala Sofi | History can’t repeat itself; stand with Chinatown
Columnists Cathy Li and Liala Sofi urge Penn students to stand against the destruction of Chinatown.
Caroline Magdolen | “Everyone cheats.” What can we do about it?
Columnist Caroline Magdolen investigates academic honesty on campus, detailing the experiences of students that have been accused of academic integrity violations and potential policy changes that Penn can implement.
Jack Lakis | What we can learn from Penn’s college ranking
Columnist Jack Lakis argues that a neglect for public sector career funneling is limiting Penn’s potential.
Mia Vesely | Black Penn is vibrant this month and every month
Columnist Mia Vesely highlights Black clubs at Penn during this month and beyond.
Bernadine Kumi | I joined a sorority and I’m glad
Guest Columnist Bernadine Kumi shares her experience as a Black woman and FGLI student going through sorority rush.
Jessey Shin | “Why is your pre-major advisor so much better than mine?”
Columnist Jessey Shin explores the problem of disparate advising quality in the College and argues for a more standardized experience.
Raheem Williams | Embracing diverse narratives during Black History Month
Guest Columnist Raheem Williams suggests three must-read books by Black conservative luminaries for those seeking to expand their understanding of the Black experience.
Francesco Salamone | Is Penn about liberal arts or elite jobs?
Columnist Francesco Salamone urges students to prioritize reflection and harmonious passions beyond traditional prestige for a meaningful college experience.
Mariana Martinez | Paying the toll of the American diet
Columnist Mariana Martinez argues that Penn dining services pose a severe challenge particularly for international students and their college experience.
Chapin Lenthall-Cleary | The Penn administration farcically mistreats new student clubs
Guest Columnist Chapin Lenthall-Cleary argues Penn administration imposes numerous onerous hurdles upon new clubs that reinforces a harmful system of exclusivity.
Jonathan Klick | More of a declaration than a constitution
Guest Columnist Jonathan Klick comments on the pennforward.com petition to re-center Penn hiring and admissions on academic values as opposed to ideology and demographic diversity.
Franklin Li | Rethinking College sector requirements
Columnist Franklin Li argues that the College’s current Physical World and Living World sector requirements lead to the phenomenon of crowding in certain courses.
