Opinion Columns
Alex Baxter | Patagonia privilege: The on-campus housing rip-off
Columnist Alex Baxter discusses the disparate and unfair experiences faced by students in Penn’s various college houses.
Lexi Boccuzzi | When “Let’s Be Casual” replaces “Be Mine”
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi relates the casual and transactional nature of our generation to a significant decline in meaningful deep relationships.
C.H. Henry | How a Reno Killed the Radio Star
Columnist C.H. Henry contextualizes Penn’s recent eviction notice to WQHS student radio and pushes for students to support the music station’s cause.
Sangitha Aiyer | Embrace a post-pandemic Valentine’s Day
Columnist Sangitha Aiyer encourages widespread celebration this February 14th.
Fiona Miller | Feel free to be un-fun
Columnist Fiona Miller discusses the work-life imbalance and the pressures of navigating optional work events.
Keshav Ramesh | The Wharton School should drop out of MBA rankings
Columnist Keshav Ramesh asserts that Wharton should take the lead in dropping out of business school rankings due to their flawed methodologies, following the trends set by top law and medical schools over the last few months.
Sose Hovannisian | Greasy Fingers, Greasier Poles: Watch the Super Bowl this Sunday
Columnist Sose Hovannisian argues that by cheering on the Eagles, Penn students can take their place as members of the Philadelphia community.
Emily Chang | Power-tripping professors deny students the respect they deserve
Columnist Emily Chang emphasizes the need for action and accountability in regards to professor misdemeanors.
Julu Nwaezeapu | Africa to the world: why universities need African histories
Columnist Julu Nwaezeapu encourages universities to include African & non-Western histories as required curricula to create globally-minded intellectuals.
Brett Seaton | Is Penn about to be caught flat-footed by ChatGPT?
Columnist Brett Seaton urges Penn to change its curriculum to focus more on content that cannot be reproduced by AI.
Alex Baxter | "Students First, Adults Second": The difficulties of outgrowing the Penn bubble
Columnist and exchange student Alex Baxter compares his experiences with the sheltered lifestyle Penn students lead.
Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford | Students like Charlie Javice want Penn. Penn wants students like Charlie Javice.
Columnist Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford argues that Charlie Javice is a product and model of a Penn education.
Isabella Glassman | Sidechat or Greekrank 2.0?
Columnist Isabella Glassman discusses how recent Sidechat usage has centered on sorority and fraternity recruitment in a negative light, providing cruel comments instead of comedy or thoughtful discussion.
Allison Santa-Cruz | Creating yourself in the new year
Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz advises that there should be an emphasis on the process of creating yourself — rather than finding yourself – in college.
Mia Vesely | New Year, same me: reflection should happen throughout the year
Columnist Mia Vesely confronts whether setting New Year's resolutions limits us from setting goals during the year.
Sam Zou and Andrew Lou | Tenureship is indulging the Amy Waxes of the World
Columnists Sam and Andrew argue that tenure track’s overemphasis on research and publicity give occasion for professors like Amy Wax to rise.
Sangitha Aiyer | Penn’s foreign language requirement is insufficient
Columnist Sangitha Aiyer urges Penn to increase the hours of foreign language instruction required.
Andrew Lou | Don’t Just Smile, Introduce Yourself
Columnist Andrew Lou recommends that Penn students take the initiative and befriend their peers.
Sam Zou | Penn Carey Law’s withdrawal from U.S. News changes little
Columnist Sam Zou argues that U.S. News rankings will remain influential, for better or worse, even as many top law schools are pulling out.