Opinion
Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford | Searching for reflection drive
Columnist Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford examines what paper maps have to offer in a digitized age.
Fiona Miller | Kindness in the classroom
Columnist Fiona Miller argues that empathy is what distinguishes a good professor from a great one.
Jaden Cloobeck | Consider taking a gap year before applying to graduate school
Guest columnist Jaden Cloobeck offers advice for those aspiring to graduate school who are unsure about applying during their final year at Penn.
Mia Vesely | Announcing Tomorrow, Together: What about today?
Columnist Mia Vesely discusses whether solely looking towards the future of Penn does a disservice to the present.
Andrew Lou | On-campus students deserve better soundproofed dorms
Columnist Andrew Lou argues that Penn’s on-campus housing needs to be better soundproofed for the health and well-being of its students.
Taja Mazaj | [Censored]
Columnist Taja Mazaj argues the moral panic of political correctness taking over the nation's universities is overblown and misrepresented.
Cathy Li | Take a break
Columnist Cathy Li encourages students to consider taking a break if their path at Penn warrants one.
Sose Hovannisian | Penn toast-throwing: tradition or waste?
Columnist Sose Hovannisian discusses the problems behind the tradition born during the Franklin Field prohibition.
Isabella Glassman | Rethinking the physical world
Columnist Isabella Glassman discusses the flaws associated with The Physical World College Sector requirement and potential alterations that could be made to benefit students.
Vinay Khosla | Are your words still your own?
Columnist Vinay Khosla argues that being conscientious of the language we use is more important than ever.
Penn YDSA | Big Tech is not the innovator you think it is
Penn Young Democratic Socialists of America argues that behind Silicon Valley’s veneer of futuristic innovation lies the darker truth of exploiting consumers, a huge carbon footprint, and workers’ rights infringements.
Naveen Albert | Stop relying on QR codes for outreach
Guest Columnist Naveen Albert argues that while QR codes may seem convenient, they are an invisible accessibility barrier to the campus community.
Emily Chang and Annie Bingle | Philadelphia sports’ pride must carry over to Penn
Columnists Emily Chang and Annie Bingle reflect on the benefits of supporting athletic teams both in Philadelphia and here at Penn.
Liala Sofi | Penn has a Wall Street Problem
Columnist Liala Sofi argues that Penn students overly value income and prestige when choosing their careers.
Caroline Magdolen | There’s no better time for climate education
Columnist Caroline Magdolen calls on Penn to pioneer what an immersive, effective climate education should look like.
Jane Robbins Mize | As an environmental scholar, I’m ashamed to represent Penn
Guest columnist Jane Robbins Mize reacts to Penn’s response to students protesting
Suvir Kaul | In search of leadership
Guest columnist Suvir Kaul asks that Penn administrators and trustees respond in caring, thoughtful ways to the Fossil Free Penn protestors.
Jesse Zhang | Voting is a privilege
Columnist Jesse Zhang discusses the privilege of being able to vote from an international perspective.
Penn Leads the Vote | The youth vote can decide the election
Guest Columnist Penn Leads the Vote argues that Penn students can shape the state’s elections and future by using their voice and being civically engaged.