Columnist Mahee Patel argues that students at Penn are redefining career success, choosing risk, and creative drive over traditional prestige roles.
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Columnist Greta Lynch argues that international students aren't just scared of saying the wrong thing, they're scared to say anything at all.
Columnist Gloria Oladejo critiques performative activism on campus and Penn’s fostering of this behavior, especially in the wake of campus hate speech.
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Sohum Sheth
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Oct. 28, 2025
Columnist Sohum Sheth argues that Trump’s administration cannot be negotiated with because it uses negotiation as a weapon to delegitimize higher education.
Columnist Charlotte Pulica explains the repercussions of treating social media like a personal diary.
Columnist Dew Udagedara argues that luck in the admissions process is not something to shy away from.
Columnist Dew Udagedara argues that luck in the admissions process is not something to shy away from.
Columnist Greta Lynch argues that international students aren't just scared of saying the wrong thing, they're scared to say anything at all.
Columnist Gloria Oladejo critiques performative activism on campus and Penn’s fostering of this behavior, especially in the wake of campus hate speech.
Columnist Zakhir Bentham discusses the relationship between music and anxiety.
Columnist Zaid Alsubaiei argues that Penn students misinterpret what it means to be remarkable for high professional and social standards.
Columnist Eden Liu argues recent changes to the Board of Trustees could risk a resetting of rules for free expression every election cycle.
Columnist Roshan Gopal argues that there must be more regulations surrounding data privacy.
Columnist Harman Chahal argues that the new College Foundations program stifles academic exploration.
Columnist Judah Blitstein explores the depths of Philadelphia’s food scene — and how Penn’s billions are making it worse.
Columnist Kamau Louis argues that CHOP’s proposed parking garage could upend the quality of life for many in Grays Ferry.
Columnist Charlotte Pulica explains the importance of unlearning past habits in order to succeed at Penn.
Columnist Gloria Oladejo argues that Penn's residential system limits the number of students who want to live on campus.
Piper Slinka-Petka | Penn courses fail to engage students’ inner work
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Piper Slinka-Petka
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Oct. 13, 2025
Senior columnist Piper Slinka-Petka argues that Penn should dedicate a required seminar to self work.
Columnist Charlotte Pulica argues that Wharton's reputation isn't an accurate representation of all it has to offer.
Senior Columnist Beatriz Báez discusses recent legislation allowing discrimination against Latines and emphasizes the need to increase campus safety as a response.
Columnist Viktor Wittner comments on the experience gap among Penn students, arguing how clubs’ lack of newcomer-friendliness worsen an already uneven playing field.
Columnist Simar Soni discusses the historical roots of Penn fashion trends and its implications for Penn students.
