Opinion Columns
Sose Hovannisian | A love letter to Philadelphia
Columnist Sose Hovannisian argues that Penn students should halt the harping on Philadelphia and appreciate the city that’s given us so much.
Kaynath Chowdhury | I am pro-ChatGPT
Columnist Kaynath Chowdhury highlights the benefits of incorporating ChatGPT into classrooms to facilitate learning.
Francesco Salamone | Let’s talk about dying!
Columnist Francesco Salamone explores the isolating experience of grief, urging active companionship and open dialogue about death.
Zara Tena | You should take an ethics class at Penn
Columnist Zara Tena explores the effectiveness of ethics classes at Penn and how they are valuable beyond academics.
Lala Mustafa | Breaking our social routine
Columnist Lala Mustafa explores scheduling fatigue within Penn social circles and advocates for embracing third places as spontaneous hubs.
Beatriz Báez | No closed captioning available
Columnist Beatriz Báez discusses the importance of language to culture and the need for international students to preserve this within a foreign setting such as Penn.
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.
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.
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.