Opinion Columns
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.
Franklin Li | Rethinking College sector requirements
Columnist Franklin Li argues that the College’s current Physical World and Living World sector requirements lead to the phenomenon of crowding in certain courses.
Chloe Chen | Love is alive at Penn
Columnist Chloe Chen proves it’s possible to find a lifelong valentine at Penn by sharing three alumni stories.
Emily Chang | No, Senator, not all Asians are Chinese
Columnist Emily Chang exposes racist questioning in a recent Senate hearing which speaks to the broader culture of American xenophobia.
Kiyah Akins | How I have been shaped by Black history
Columnist Kiyah Akins shares her experience navigating her identity as an African American woman.
Hanadi Abdulkadir | Penn should require an African American history course
Columnist Hanadi Abdulkadir expands on her experience with an Africana class at Penn and why all students should take one too.