Columnist Solemei Scamaroni urges Americans, particularly the Penn community, to recognize their power in shaping democracy as she reflects on the global fight for free elections.

Columnist Brian Barth examines the 2024 David and Lyn Silfen Forum.

Columnist Elijah Ramirez implores students to take advantage of the power that voting gives them.

Columnist Zaid Alsubaiei acknowledges the suffering in Gaza and Lebanon perpetrated by the Israeli Defense Forces and argues that Israel has violated international law.

Columnist Marie Dillard explores the unique experience of moving to a politically charged swing state during a pivotal election, reflecting on the privilege of voting and the diverse perspectives of first-time voters amidst an overwhelming climate of campaigning.

Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka challenges current and prospective Penn students to reconsider their perceptions of elite higher education by highlighting that success is not synonymous with prestige.

Columnist Jack Lakis explores how campus social culture is impacted by chronically online relationships.

Columnist Elo Esalomi weighs Penn’s urban campus against other global universities, exploring how the University might deepen its integration with Philadelphia.

Columnist Diya Choksey critiques the uninspired title of Penn’s College of Arts and Sciences, arguing that a catchier name would enhance its identity and standing within both Penn and the Ivy League.

Columnist Ingrid Holmquist criticizes the tradition and justification of hazing, arguing that we must intervene in all cases before more people get hurt. 

Columnist Ananya Shah explores issues undecided voters should consider in the last stretch before Election Day. 

Columnist Sose Hovannisian explains how Penn students can transform from passive observers to decisive voters in America's most watched swing state.

Columnist Tiyya Geiger illustrates how Penn’s campus culture works to indoctrinate students into thinking everyone is rich.

Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka illustrates the difficulties for students from rural areas and encourages them to take pride in their roots while exploring Penn.

Columnist Max Annunziata argues that, despite differences of opinion on pro-Palestine protests and the University’s response to them, our community should recognize the suppression of a vigil as amoral. 

Columnist Francesco Salamone argues that elitism fosters a culture of shortcuts and entitlement, undermining intellectual curiosity and the true purpose of education.

Columnist Mritika Senthil explains how hostile attacks in the name of safety only leave us more vulnerable.