Senior Columnist Mariana Martinez argues that a nontraditional justice approach worsens conflicts.
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Columnist Brian Barth explains the potential impact of decreasing one of the University's most abundant sources of revenue.
Columnist Mariana Martinez explores the failure of international law in the context of the Venezuelan crisis.
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Piper Slinka-Petka
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Jan. 26, 2025
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.
Mia Vesely | Are admissions officers need-blind, or are they always peeking?
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Mia Vesely
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Jan. 23, 2025
Senior Columnist Mia Vesely criticizes the University for accusations of preferential admissions practices.
Senior Columnist Ananya Shah urges the University to quicken final grade deadlines.
Senior Columnist Ananya Shah urges the University to quicken final grade deadlines.
Columnist Brian Barth explains the potential impact of decreasing one of the University's most abundant sources of revenue.
Columnist Mariana Martinez explores the failure of international law in the context of the Venezuelan crisis.
Francesco Salamone | UPenn or UPain? Why they say we’re the most depressed university
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Francesco Salamone
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Jan. 16, 2025
Columnist Francesco Salamone argues that anesthetizing pain, instead of voicing it, may unveil why many say Penn is the most depressed university.
Allison Santa-Cruz | We (yes, you and I) teach men to suffer in silence
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Allison Santa-Cruz
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Jan. 15, 2025
Allison Santa-Cruz challenges society's silence around male vulnerability, arguing that redefining emotional openness as a strength is essential to reshaping how men connect with themselves.
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.
Columnist Mariana Martinez analyzes the role physical attraction plays in finding romantic partners.
Columnist Gladys Smith discusses the social basis of opinion journalism.
Columnist Ananya Shah explores our fragmented pride in Penn and our selective avenues of displaying it.
Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka encourages Penn students to connect with Philadelphia through supporting its sports teams.
Columnist Samra Lulseged critiques how Penn’s self-segregation culture and adherence to social norms deepens the divide between various groups and deprives students of diverse interconnection.
Columnist Ingrid Holmquist argues in favor of a more humanities-focused curriculum in social sciences as a remedy to the prevalence of finance careers among Penn students.
Diya Choksey | The ’90s called: They want their plastic PennCards back
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Diya Choksey
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Dec. 10, 2024
Columnist Diya Choksey questions why Penn has yet to digitize its outdated physical ID system, highlighting the convenience, security, and environmental benefits of making the switch.
Piper Slinka-Petka | Penn: Require first years to take ‘Why College’
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Piper Slinka-Petka
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Dec. 10, 2024
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.
Columnist Samra Lulseged identifies how Wharton's narrow professional culture suppresses student individuality, limits career exploration, and prioritizes efficiency over personal and intellectual development.
Columnist Ingrid Holmquist reflects on her first semester at Penn as a transfer student.
Mritika Senthil | Why Penn’s crackdown on Homecoming darties backfired — even for non-partiers
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Mritika Senthil
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Dec. 9, 2024
Columnist Mritika Senthil assesses the disconnect between Penn's administrative policies and student culture.
