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Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz critiques a Wall Street Journal article for oversimplifying enrollment trends in southern universities and misrepresenting both the Ivy League and the South through discussing race, politics, and campus culture in both regions.
Columnist Arshiya Pant explores what the lack of transparency about the social-professional balance in club applications says about the Penn student experience.
Columnist Diya Choksey explores the clash between her family’s enduring love stories at Penn and today’s hookup culture, reflecting on whether our quest for connection has been replaced by a pursuit of independence and social status.
Guest Columnist Sophia Zhang shares a personal account of the limitations of campus security and law enforcement following an assault on her friend, highlighting the need for systemic reform and increased legal awareness.
Columnist Julu Nwaezeapu argues in favor of universities assuming neutral stances on political issues while contending that Penn must continue to protect historically disadvantaged students, even as it remains politically neutral.
Columnist Francesco Salamone argues that the relentless pursuit of certainty robs us of one simple gift: the liberation found in embracing uncertainty.