Liala Sofi | Penn Dining workers deserve better

By Liala Sofi · March 29, 2023

Columnist Liala Sofi argues for Penn to conduct worker satisfaction surveys that guarantee anonymity to effectively tackle issues surrounding its relationship with dissatisfied workers 

Keshav Ramesh | Pay attention to the Philly mayoral election

By Keshav Ramesh · March 29, 2023

Columnist Keshav Ramesh asserts that Penn students should pay attention to this year’s Philadelphia mayoral race prior to the primary in May. 

Riane Lumer | Teaching and research are not mutually exclusive

By Riane Lumer · March 27, 2023

Columnist Riane Lumer critiques the prioritization of research over teaching among Penn’s faculty. 

C.H. Henry | Goodbye green space

By C.H. Henry · March 21, 2023

Columnist C.H. Henry critiques the current flurry of construction which prioritizes erecting new buildings over enhancing the old ones.

Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford | In Praise of Quechua Minors and Chichewa Certificates

By Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford · March 20, 2023

Columnist Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford argues that Penn should expand its minors and language certificates to cover more languages. 

Isabella Glassman | Pass/fail it, unless you’re in the College

By Isabella Glassman · March 17, 2023

Columnist Isabella Glassman compares the unequal general education and pass/fail policies across schools which leave students in the College less freedom to pass/fail and more classes to take. 

Aksa Choudhry | Rethinking needles: how Philadelphia’s exchange programs are changing the narrative

By Aksa Choudhry · March 16, 2023

Columnist Aksa Choudhry argues that Philadelphia’s needle exchange programs have proven to be an effective means of harm reduction despite stigma. 

Vinay Khosla | Blinded by privilege: the homelessness prejudice at Penn

By Vinay Khosla · March 15, 2023

Columnist Vinay Khosla argues that the general wealth of Penn’s student body blinds them to the nuances of homelessness and perpetuates discriminatory stereotypes.

Cathy Li and Fiona Miller | The politics of public transit

By Cathy Li and Fiona Miller · March 14, 2023

Columnists Cathy Li and Fiona Miller discuss how complexities like race and gender play into the conversation about public transit. 

Zara Tena | International students bring a unique openness to campus culture

By Zara Tena · March 13, 2023

Columnist Zara Tena explores how international culture at Penn seems to be friendlier than American culture, and how students can change that. 

Brett Seaton | Take advantage of the venture ecosystem at Penn

By Brett Seaton · March 2, 2023

Columnist Brett Seaton addresses the opaque world of venture funding and what macroeconomic movements in the capital markets that Penn students need to know.

Lexi Boccuzzi | Redefining the “silent majority”

By Lexi Boccuzzi · March 2, 2023

Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi debunks the characterization of conservative views as extreme or alien and asserts that they may be closer to home than you expect. 

Andrew Lou | Laundry room etiquette, anyone?

By Andrew Lou · March 1, 2023

Columnist Andrew Lou argues for the importance of mutual conscientiousness, especially when it comes to shared campus spaces. 

Cathy Li | Ask better, not smarter questions

By Cathy Li · Feb. 25, 2023

Columnist Cathy Li writes about how asking better questions could facilitate a better learning experience and understanding of a subject.

Mia Vesely | Black history is your history too

By Mia Vesely · Feb. 24, 2023

Columnist Mia Vesely argues that Black history is crucial for everyone to connect with regardless of race.  

Riane Lumer | Give Tik Tok’s “Lucky Girl Syndrome” a try

By Riane Lumer · Feb. 22, 2023

Columnist Riane Lumer explores how affirmations can empower you to navigate your life through a growth mindset.

Ace Dahyeon Choi | No Devices Beyond This Point

By Ace Dahyeon Choi · Feb. 20, 2023

Columnist Ace Dahyeon Choi calls on Penn professors to integrate electronics use into their courses.