Guest columnists Carolyn Marvin, Diana Mutz, and Robin Pemantle suggest that University administration plans to roll out the new Open Expression Guidelines without a mandated open hearing for the Penn community, thus violating Penn’s own process.
Columnist Charlotte Pulica emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about the devastation in Iran and the students who are suffering.
Columnist Sohum Sheth argues that harm persists from institutional cooperation with ICE, and that only refusal can meaningfully limit enforcement.
The Latest
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Mia Vesely
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Jan. 27, 2026
Senior Columnist Mia Vesely calls out the actions of ICE officers and urges students to know their rights.
Columnist Kamau Louis argues that the Penn administration must pass a contract with graduate student workers in order to avoid disaster.
Columnist Marie Dillard explores the performative social culture at Penn and encourages readers to combat this by cultivating new relationships.
Columnist Marie Dillard explores the performative social culture at Penn and encourages readers to combat this by cultivating new relationships.
Columnist Charlotte Pulica emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about the devastation in Iran and the students who are suffering.
Columnist Sohum Sheth argues that harm persists from institutional cooperation with ICE, and that only refusal can meaningfully limit enforcement.
Columnist Ady Lotivio reflects on the deeper truths of international homesickness.
Columnist Audrey Levenson weighs in on fear about finding the right job.
Columnist Gloria Oladejo explores the gendered dynamics of college dating and their implications for female students.
Columnist Charlotte Pulica explores Penn students’ problematic beliefs about crime near campus.
Mariana Martinez | Intervention in Venezuela is more complex than you think
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Mariana Martinez
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Jan. 13, 2026
Senior Columnist Mariana Martinez emphasizes the importance of nuance when reacting to the U.S. military operation in Venezuela.
Columnist Andy Mei reflects on the relationship between Penn’s leadership and its students when it comes to recognizing suffering in the wake of tragedy.
Columnist Ady Lotivio reflects on the greater possibilities of Penn’s networking culture.
Columnist Joshua Daugherty calls for more flexible attendance policies so students aren’t penalized for being sick.
Columnist Simar Soni discusses Zohran Mamdani’s coalition strategies and how it impacts Philadelphians.
Columnist Roshan Gopal depicts how misaligned political incentives lead to violence.
Columnist Zaid Alsubaiei argues that Penn students’ inability to “be kids” has led to dysfunctional tendencies.
Charlotte Pulica | What gets cut: Women's and children's needs first
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Charlotte Pulica
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Dec. 8, 2025
Columnist Charlotte Pulica argues that the new degree classifications will cause more harm than any intended good.
Senior columnist Diya Choksey argues that making grades harsher will only deepen fear and shrink space for experimentation in the classroom.
Guest Columnist Abhiram Juvvadi urges the Penn community to be more cognizant of the work of support staff.
