Opinion Columns
Kaynath Chowdhury | Classes shouldn’t be curved
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.
Eric Najera | In defense of the humanities
Columnist Eric Najera argues that the humanities degrees should not be overlooked in importance.
Eliza Carroll | The cultural stratification of Penn
Columnist Eliza Carroll examines Penn’s institutional culture and how students adapt to the lack of guidelines provided by the University.
Chloe Chen | Kate Middleton, we’re sorry
Columnist Chloe Chen explores the idea of privacy privilege and the harsh media surveillance of female stars.
Sangitha Aiyer | The post-college application metamorphosis
Columnist Sangitha Aiyer encourages incoming first years to abandon their college application personas.
Mariana Martinez | Status update: In a toxic relationship with academia
Columnist Mariana Martinez explores the toxic side of academia in American universities and its effect on the students.
Mritika Senthil | A win-win situation? Exploring potential benefits of the McCarthyism lawsuit for pro-Israel advocates
Columnist Mritika Senthil reflects on how pro-Israel interests in privacy rights and academic freedom actually align with a recent lawsuit alleging Penn’s concerted restraint of pro-Palestine speech.
Ashti Tiwari | First years … what do we do this summer?
Columnist Ashti Tiwari suggests first years take a step back from the internship hunt this summer and look for less intensive but still valuable professional experiences.
Zaid Alsubaiei | The education system has failed students in writing
Columnist Zaid Alsubaiei reflects on the national writing crisis, its causes, and what Penn students can do about it.
Jack Lakis | Let’s talk about writing seminars
Columnist Jack Lakis asserts that Penn’s critical writing requirement is not sufficient and must be taken more seriously.
Jessey Shin | Register NOW, submit by EOD: Seriously, what’s the rush?
Columnist Jessey Shin discusses midterms and urgency culture at Penn, and reimagines academia as a human-centric space free from impending deadlines.