Columnist Mritika Senthil unpacks the ineffectual weaponization of racist tropes in American political discourse.
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Columnist Mariana Martinez demands the international community’s support for the people of Venezuela.
Columnist Ananya Shah explores President Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election and donors’ influence on the decision.
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Max Annunziata
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Aug. 28, 2024
Columnist Max Annunziata recalls how faculty failed to mount an effective campaign to preserve their freedom and influence, and outlines how they might strike back this fall.
Columnist Elo Esalomi shares her reflections on the excitement and challenges of studying in the United States as an international student.
Mariana Martinez | Dear (Class of 2028) Quakers: Networking is overrated
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Mariana Martinez
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Aug. 11, 2024
Columnist Mariana Martinez questions Penn’s networking culture and invites students to take a different approach.
Mariana Martinez | Dear (Class of 2028) Quakers: Networking is overrated
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Mariana Martinez
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Aug. 11, 2024
Columnist Mariana Martinez questions Penn’s networking culture and invites students to take a different approach.
Columnist Mariana Martinez demands the international community’s support for the people of Venezuela.
Columnist Ananya Shah explores President Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election and donors’ influence on the decision.
Olivia Nicastro | Embracing harm reduction for substance use at Penn
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Olivia Nicastro
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July 23, 2024
Columnist Olivia Nicastro examines the benefits of advancing Penn’s harm reduction approach to student substance use.
Columnist Meihuan Yu explores whether mandatory summer reading assignments are beneficial or detrimental to students.
Columnist Eliza Carroll questions the usage of LinkedIn and its connection to the preprofessional culture at Penn.
Columnist Ashley Acosta argues that Penn’s student health insurance plan fails to address the financial barriers that students face.
Columnist Mert Kayabas critiques the suitability of our presidential candidates, calling for a new leadership slate.
Mritika Senthil | The startling impact of Penn's open expression guidelines
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Mritika Senthil
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July 2, 2024
Columnist Mritika Senthil explores how the Penn community can hold the University administration accountable in the wake of new policies.
Columnist Ananya Shah analyzes Penn’s preprofessional culture, examining the allure and drawbacks of elite internships.
Max Annunziata | These ‘temporary guidelines’ will hurt our University
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Max Annunziata
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June 26, 2024
Max Annunziata identifies the new protest rules as the latest installment in a long line of fear-driven decisions and argues they will impinge on students’ rights.
Mariana Martinez | I’m just a girl: Of course I need to justify everything I do
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Mariana Martinez
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June 25, 2024
Columnist Mariana Martinez dissects the “I’m just a girl” social media phenomenon and assesses the effects it might have on gender norms and their perception.
Columnist Jasminda Madrid suggests that finding time to relax is essential for improving your well-being and breaking free from the stresses of daily routines.
Columnist Meihuan Yu asks the Class of 2028 to savor their final summer before college with rest and meaningful downtime.
Columnist Mert Kayabas outlines his vision for a genuine, balanced, and enriching college experience.
Columnist Olivia Nicastro examines the potential consequences of Donald Trump's conviction on political division and social cohesion in America.
Columnist Jack Lakis claims that Penn’s SAIL initiative is missing the mark for students.
