Articles by Piper Slinka-Petka

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Senior Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka argues that Penn’s culture of judgement forces students to hide behind anonymity to express true opinions and make mistakes.
01/14/25 10:51pm
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.
12/10/24 5:01pm
Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka encourages Penn students to connect with Philadelphia through supporting its sports teams.
12/10/24 2:44pm
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.
11/17/24 1:44pm
Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka critiques how Penn’s culture pushes students to be “nonchalant” and encourages them to embrace emotional honesty and vulnerability.
11/07/24 12:23am
Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka advocates for all students to own the decisions they made in the 2024 presidential election.
11/01/24 12:26pm
Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka challenges current and prospective Penn students to reconsider their perceptions of elite higher education by highlighting that success is not synonymous with prestige.
10/26/24 6:11pm
Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka illustrates the difficulties for students from rural areas and encourages them to take pride in their roots while exploring Penn.
10/17/24 5:16am
Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka debunks the false narrative surrounding Penn hookup culture.
10/09/24 11:14am
Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka illustrates how Penn students can overcome imposter syndrome by using it to their advantage.
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