Abstract: Columnist and Deputy Opinion Editor Arshiya Pant argues that progress demands we challenge our definitive conclusions about the nation’s goodness.
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Columnist Zakhir Bentham discusses the potential relationship between Penn and apathy and advocates for people to develop the skills needed to build emotional intelligence.
Senior Columnist Mariana Martinez evaluates the role of Gen Z in the M&A climate in the beauty industry.
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Piper Slinka-Petka
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June 30, 2025
Senior Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka argues that Penn’s culture is training students to sacrifice originality in order to secure prestigious jobs.
Columnist Ananya Karthik reflects on the anticipation of starting at Penn and the rush to keep up.
Senior Columnist Mritika Senthil breaks down how consulting recruitment turns looking impressive into the job itself.
Senior Columnist Mritika Senthil breaks down how consulting recruitment turns looking impressive into the job itself.
Columnist Zakhir Bentham discusses the potential relationship between Penn and apathy and advocates for people to develop the skills needed to build emotional intelligence.
Senior Columnist Mariana Martinez evaluates the role of Gen Z in the M&A climate in the beauty industry.
Columnist David Tran calls on Penn to fully affirm its support for international students by directly acknowledging the injustice of recent federal actions.
Columnist Mahee Patel argues that Penn students should prioritize knowledge over prestige in their careers.
Natalia Castillo | 34 pieces of advice from a 34th Street Magazine editor-in-chief
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Natalia Castillo
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May 15, 2025
Former 34th Street Magazine Editor-in-Chief Natalia Castillo shares her senior column.
Former DP Editor-in-Chief Jared Mitovich recounts his experiences at Penn and in the DP.
Former Executive Editor Anna Vazhaeparambil discusses community, belonging, and storytelling through the DP.
Former DP President Molly Cohen reflects on her experience with the DP.
Former DP staffer Phoebe Weintraub explains the power that the DP held in her life.
Former Deputy Copy Editor Eleanor Grauke speaks to the importance of student journalism that she found at the DP.
Former Video Editor Derek Wong explains how the DP impacted his Penn experience.
Former News Editor Katie Bartlett reflects on her time around Penn’s campus and with the DP.
Former Politics Desk Editor Jonah Miller reflects on his time at Penn.
Former Assignments Editor Saya Desai reflects on her Penn experience.
Former Opinion Editor Yomi Abdi reflects on how the past four years at Penn shaped her far beyond what she imagined in her admissions essays.
