Cathy Li | What’s the ROI of learning that?

By Cathy Li · Oct. 23, 2023

Columnist Cathy Li examines what it means to study the liberal arts at institutions that prioritize immediate return on investment. 

Julu Nwaezeapu | Penn’s silent enemy: Confronting the white-collar monster

By Julu Nwaezeapu · Oct. 22, 2023

Columnist Julu Nwaezeapu illuminates how white-collar crime violently impacts economically-marginalized communities and warns Penn students to beware of their proximity to corporate greed.  

Lexi Boccuzzi | Antisemitism shrouded in activism?

By Lexi Boccuzzi · Oct. 19, 2023

Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi calls upon non-Jewish students to become more vocal critics of instances of antisemitism disguised as activism. 

Allison Santa-Cruz | Social media is no place for real political discourse

By Allison Santa-Cruz · Oct. 18, 2023

Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz asserts that social media, while potentially a platform for discussing global issues, often fosters dehumanization, polarization, and misinformation. She advocates instead for more meaningful face-to-face interactions and a balanced approach to activism.

Reflections on the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas

By Caroline Magdolen · Oct. 18, 2023

Members of the Penn community share out their thoughts and perspectives on the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas, Penn's response to the conflict, and its impact on campus life and discourse.

Sose Hovannisian | How I got Penn to listen to me, and my mother tongue

By Sose Hovannisian · Oct. 17, 2023

Columnist Sose Hovannisian describes the process of petitioning for a new language course with a persuadable and willing Penn. 

Jack Lakis | The path to a prestigious education

By Jack Lakis · Oct. 16, 2023

Columnist Jack Lakis explores the implications of how a small number of high schools dominate American educational opportunities. 

Zara Tena | The urgent need for younger voices in politics

By Zara Tena · Oct. 16, 2023

Columnist Zara Tena explores the need for elderly leaders to step down, and allow a new generation of politicians to step in.

Akiva Berkowitz | Israel under attack: What do you stand for?

By Akiva Berkowitz · Oct. 11, 2023

Columnist Akiva Berkowitz addresses the recent terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel, explains why we all should rally behind Israel, and considers how students can try to make a difference. 

Izzy Feinfeld | Penn needs to end applications for clubs

By Izzy Feinfeld · Oct. 9, 2023

Columnist Izzy Feinfeld calls on clubs at Penn to have a more open application process and prioritize building community.

Sangitha Aiyer | Philadelphia's public school libraries are severely underfunded. Penn can help.

By Sangitha Aiyer · Oct. 8, 2023

Columnist Sangitha Aiyer calls for Penn to assist in combating the chronic underfunding of Philadelphia’s public school libraries.

Gladys Smith | Penn Admissions’ relationship with Philly applicants

By Gladys Smith · Oct. 8, 2023

Columnist Gladys Smith discusses whether Penn is truly giving back to the greater Philadelphia area through its current distribution of attention amongst local high schools. 

Akiva Berkowitz | Penn 101: One class to unite them all

By Akiva Berkowitz · Oct. 7, 2023

Columnist Akiva Berkowitz calls for a "Penn 101" introductory course to foster class-wide unity.

Clever Earth | Inside the pressure cooker mind of a pre-med: The case for mandatory health sessions

By Clever Earth · Oct. 5, 2023

Columnist Clever Earth proposes the implementation of mandatory mental health sessions to address the detrimental impact of Penn’s pre-med culture on student wellbeing. 

Lexi Boccuzzi | The modern dating game: High stakes, low emotional risk

By Lexi Boccuzzi · Oct. 5, 2023

Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi advocates for lowering the stakes of dating in order to create stronger, more meaningful connections. 

Franklin Li | Living in Gregory has taught me to be positive

By Franklin Li · Oct. 5, 2023

Columnist Franklin Li shares his experience of and reflection on living in Gregory College House. 

Hanadi Abdulkadir | Racist posts on Sidechat are not invisible

By Hanadi Abdulkadir · Oct. 4, 2023

Columnist Hanadi Abdulkadir explores how sites like Sidechat can impact the broader Philadelphia community.