Columnist Andy Mei argues that Penn’s fight with the Trump administration over DEI language distracts from a more pressing reality for its students.
Columnist Eden Liu critiques the rise of performative outrage on campus and argues moral signaling cannot replace real civic participation.
Guest columnists Carolyn Marvin, Diana Mutz, and Robin Pemantle suggest that University administration plans to roll out the new Open Expression Guidelines without a mandated open hearing for the Penn community, thus violating Penn’s own process.
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Mahee Patel
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2 days ago
Columnist Mahee Patel argues that the comfort of having “made it” to an elite university has dulled Penn students’ prior ambitions.
Columnist Lindsay Muneton explores Penn students' part in perpetuating a toxic academic environment.
Columnist Dew Udagedara questions the notion that Penn’s party scene makes student life balanced.
Columnist Dew Udagedara questions the notion that Penn’s party scene makes student life balanced.
Columnist Eden Liu critiques the rise of performative outrage on campus and argues moral signaling cannot replace real civic participation.
Guest columnists Carolyn Marvin, Diana Mutz, and Robin Pemantle suggest that University administration plans to roll out the new Open Expression Guidelines without a mandated open hearing for the Penn community, thus violating Penn’s own process.
Senior Columnist Mia Vesely calls out the actions of ICE officers and urges students to know their rights.
Columnist Kamau Louis argues that the Penn administration must pass a contract with graduate student workers in order to avoid disaster.
Columnist Marie Dillard explores the performative social culture at Penn and encourages readers to combat this by cultivating new relationships.
Charlotte Pulica | Penn, stand with Iran
Jan. 22, 2026
Columnist Charlotte Pulica emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about the devastation in Iran and the students who are suffering.
Columnist Sohum Sheth argues that harm persists from institutional cooperation with ICE, and that only refusal can meaningfully limit enforcement.
Columnist Ady Lotivio reflects on the deeper truths of international homesickness.
Columnist Audrey Levenson weighs in on fear about finding the right job.
Columnist Gloria Oladejo explores the gendered dynamics of college dating and their implications for female students.
Columnist Charlotte Pulica explores Penn students’ problematic beliefs about crime near campus.
Mariana Martinez | Intervention in Venezuela is more complex than you think
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Mariana Martinez
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Jan. 13, 2026
Senior Columnist Mariana Martinez emphasizes the importance of nuance when reacting to the U.S. military operation in Venezuela.
Columnist Andy Mei reflects on the relationship between Penn’s leadership and its students when it comes to recognizing suffering in the wake of tragedy.
Columnist Ady Lotivio reflects on the greater possibilities of Penn’s networking culture.
Columnist Joshua Daugherty calls for more flexible attendance policies so students aren’t penalized for being sick.
Columnist Simar Soni discusses Zohran Mamdani’s coalition strategies and how it impacts Philadelphians.
