Columnist David Tran argues that Penn’s residential college system fails to deliver the community it promises — and how it can be redesigned.
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Columnist Eden Liu calls on candidates to engage meaningfully with issues students care about and restore legitimacy to student government.
Columnist Jesse Van Doren argues that despite Penn’s “prestige,” it falls short on social impact.
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Mahee Patel
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May 3, 2025
Columnist Mahee Patel argues that we need to reevaluate the role that college plays in our lives and careers.
Sose Hovannisian | Code-switching: An act of sincerity or supremacy?
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Sose Hovannisian
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May 1, 2025
Columnist Sose Hovannisian discusses how code-switching reveals hidden power dynamics in everyday life.
Columnist Zaid Alsubaiei criticizes interpretations of religion that suggest its believers are inherently better than non-believers.
Columnist Zaid Alsubaiei criticizes interpretations of religion that suggest its believers are inherently better than non-believers.
Columnist Eden Liu calls on candidates to engage meaningfully with issues students care about and restore legitimacy to student government.
Columnist Jesse Van Doren argues that despite Penn’s “prestige,” it falls short on social impact.
Mariana Martinez | What poker and the Ivy League have in common
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Mariana Martinez
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April 28, 2025
Senior columnist Mariana Martinez deconstructs meritocracy and social mobility within elite education environments.
Columnist David Tran anecdotally discusses the student impact of Penn’s funding cuts resulting from President Donald Trump’s budget freeze.
Lindsay Muneton ⎹ The art of self-promotion: Penn practice or plague?
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Lindsay Muneton
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April 23, 2025
Columnist Lindsay Muneton comments on the self-promotion mentality that Penn fosters within its students, discussing its pros and cons.
Columnist Namrata Pradeep argues that if Luigi Mangione receives the death penalty, we can kiss goodbye our right to a fair trial.
Columnist Harman Chahal calls on the Penn community to ditch the Ubers and embrace the community more by taking SEPTA.
Senior Columnist Diya Choksey explores the uncertain journey to adulthood for Gen Z, arguing that growing sideways, not up, might just be the new norm.
Columnist Ingrid Holmquist explores Penn students’ double standards surrounding crime.
Francesco Salamone | You’re not an overachiever. You’re unreflective.
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Francesco Salamone
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April 17, 2025
Columnist Francesco Salamone urges us to reflect after each of our ambitious experiences to develop a culture of abundance rather than hunger for achievement.
Senior Columnist Ananya Shah argues that investing in student-athletes is essential to building campus spirit and staying competitive in Division I sports.
Columnist Eden Liu argues that universities must require civic education to address the alarming decline in political literacy and safeguard the future of democracy.
Solemei Scamaroni | Harvard took a stand. Penn must do the same
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Solemei Scamaroni
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April 16, 2025
Columnist Solemei Scamaroni urges Penn to follow Harvard’s lead and stand firm against political interference in academia while defending its core values of academic freedom and independent thought.
Columnist Roshan Gopal argues that we should embrace AI for learning at Penn instead of attempting to stave it off.
Senior Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka argues that Penn’s humanities courses can adjust their curriculum to reduce the use of AI assistance.
Columnist Liala Sofi argues that Penn’s curriculum overlooks one essential lesson, what it means to serve others.
