Opinion Columns
Caroline Magdolen | How many lanternflies have you stomped today?
Caroline Magdolen encourages us to give back to the local ecosystem, even in urban spaces like Philadelphia, as seemingly harmless inaction can lead to exponential damage in the long run.Columnist Caroline Magdolen argues that we need to pay more attention to Philadelphia's ailing ecosystem and squash lanterflies!
Taja Mazaj | The pandemic isn’t going away — and Penn isn’t prepared
Columnist Taja Mazaj argues that Penn is ignoring the tools it already has to avoid a campus outbreak of COVID-19.
Emily Chang | How to make dining on campus a better experience
Columnist Emily Chang discusses simple changes to make the dining halls run more efficiently.
Asaad Manzar | How I used honesty and action to overcome my anxiety
Columnist Asaad Manzar discusses his experiences with social anxiety in college, and how he overcame it.
Lexi Boccuzzi | Are we placing politics above public health?
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi discusses how vaccine and mask mandates are intertwining politics and public health, which will have drastic consequences for the future of crisis response.
Andy Yoon | A last plea for climate action
Columnist Andy Yoon discusses the long-term implications of our fossil fuel emissions and how the world will change in the next decades, regardless of our actions.
Jaden Cloobeck | Some college friendships don't last a lifetime
Columnist Jaden Cloobeck discusses his experiences developing friendship at Penn.
Isabella Glassman | Penn, what’s your quarantine plan?
Columnist Isabella Glassman discusses Penn's confusing web of COVID-19 policies and restrictions.
Caroline Magdolen | Saplings in Juniper Valley Park
Columnist and New Yorker Caroline Magdolen reflects on how her Brooklyn neighborhood comes together each year to remember those who died on and as a result of 9/11.
Lexi Boccuzzi | 9/11: Have we already forgotten?
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi looks at how political apathy is already shaping our reactions to 9/11 and how it's imperative that we take "never forget" to heart.
Jaden Cloobeck | Why commemorating 9/11 matters more than ever
Columnist Jaden Cloobeck urges students to learn about family and friends' stories of 9/11 in order to preserve this part of living history.
Emily Chang | Vigilance and historical understanding are key to student safety this semester
Columnist Emily Chang encourages students to be aware of both Penn's safety resources and the history behind how they got there.
Daniel Gurevitch | How to burst the Penn Bubble
Columnist Daniel Gurevitch encourages Penn students to venture off Locust Walk to enrich their college lives.
Surayya Walters | Club exclusivity has become too toxic. It’s time we change it.
Columnist Surayya Walters discusses how Penn clubs can build a healthier, more inclusive environment focused on community growth.
Matthew Liu | Dear first years, Penn is not as philanthropic as you think
Columnist Matt Liu urges Penn students eager to partake in community service activities to investigate the true motives of Penn's community service organizations.
Varun Saraswathula | Everything is uncertain. The only way to be happy is to let go.
Columnist Varun Saraswathula discusses how letting go of expectations can help us better take the pandemic in stride.
Andy Yoon | How to overcome post-pandemic perfectionism
Columnist Andy Yoon discusses how we can reduce perfectionism as in-person classes return.
Isabella Glassman | Don’t say no to NSO
Columnist Isabella Glassman discusses how to approach NSO with an open mind, even if you already have a group of friends.
Jaden Cloobeck | This semester, let’s add gratitude to our routine
Columnist Jaden Cloobeck speaks to how we can improve mental wellness on campus, such as by keeping a gratitude journal.