Senior columnist Mritika Senthil explains how Penn exposed its “student-first” facade by firing Hill College House Fellows.
Opinion-Columns
Mia Vesely | Change Penn for the better
Former columnist Mia Vesely reflects on her time at the DP.
Sangitha Aiyer | This too shall pass
Former Editorial Board chair Sangitha Aiyer reflects on her time at the DP.
The Penn complex
Columnist Gloria Oladejo explores how Penn’s culture fosters a sense of superiority among its students — and calls on them to confront the consequences.
Mia Vesely | Change Penn for the better
Former columnist Mia Vesely reflects on her time at the DP.
Sangitha Aiyer | This too shall pass
Former Editorial Board chair Sangitha Aiyer reflects on her time at the DP.
Nurses should be able to study abroad too
Columnist Joshua Daugherty argues that Penn’s School of Nursing limits student access to study abroad opportunities.
Hidden names, zero shame
Columnist Judah Blitstein argues that anonymous posting forums are detrimental to Penn’s community.
Recognize the Armenian Genocide
Columnist Sose Hovannisian argues that as Philadelphia opens a new Armenian Heritage Walk, Penn students should understand the history of the Armenian Genocide and the community it helped shape in our city.
Penn closes more doors than it opens
Columnist Viktor Wittner sheds light on the lack of resources for Penn students pursuing less popular majors and careers.
College gen-eds foster AI use
Columnist Dew Udagedara outlines how a change in enrollment and class culture can cut AI off from the source.
Penn makes us less human
Columnist Lindsay Muneton criticizes Penn students’ habit of neglecting themselves, emphasizing that the appearance of success comes at great personal costs.
Don’t vote at Penn
Columnist Eden Liu argues that with so little skin in the game, most Penn students should abstain from voting in local Philadelphia races.
The EEOC investigation is a house of cards
Columnist Lawson Miller criticizes the motivations of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission investigation and defends the University’s refusal to comply with its subpoena.
The paradox of prestige at Penn Medicine
Columnist Sienna Bevan explores how “world-class” health care remains a hollow promise for West Philadelphia.
Don’t protest those who don’t seek change
Columnist Kamau Louis argues that students opposed to the upcoming Ben Shapiro event should stay home.
America is turning 250 this year. Penn must have forgotten.
Columnist Sose Hovannisian argues that Penn has failed the nation on its semiquincentennial, despite being uniquely positioned to embrace its connection to the American Revolution.
Penn must do more than just appeal
Senior columnist Andy Mei comments on the recent ruling about the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s demands.
What does opportunity cost?
Columnist Dew Udagedara explores how opportunity presents itself for Penn first years.
Our athletes deserve better from their fans
Columnist Peter Kennedy argues that the band’s March Madness cheer is not just a bad look for Penn, but ultimately a greater insult to our very own student-athletes.



















