Columnist Andrew Lou recommends that Penn students take the initiative and befriend their peers.
Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford | ChatGPT is not going to save you from your essays
Columnist Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford argues that ChatGPT’s college essay writing ability is overhyped.
Guest Columnist and Wharton professor Eric Orts applauds Penn for its recent climate progress, but argues that there is still much to be done.
Columnist Cathy Li criticizes Yale's response to the Washington Post article on their leave of absence policies, and examines Yale's steps to move forward.
Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford | ChatGPT is not going to save you from your essays
Columnist Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford argues that ChatGPT’s college essay writing ability is overhyped.
Guest Columnist and Wharton professor Eric Orts applauds Penn for its recent climate progress, but argues that there is still much to be done.
Columnist and first year Sose Hovannisian narrates how Penn influences student ambition, and why that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Netter Center Student Advisory Board | Take an ABCS Course in spring 2023
The Netter Center Student Advisory Board urges students to enroll in ABCS courses to foster community and personal growth.
Guest columnists and GAPSA leaders Robert Watson and Keshara Senanayake call on Penn to join the growing number of universities allowing for student representation on their Board of Trustees.
Allison Santa-Cruz | Penn needs an updated and upgraded dining experience
Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz argues that Penn students deserve a better dining experience, especially when price, dining hall hours, and quality of food are taken into consideration and compared to other institutions.
Columnist C.H. Henry argues that Family Weekend has recently fallen short in comparison with other colleges and should be revitalized.
Julu Nwaezeapu | Sen. Fetterman’s Victory: What it means for a shifting America
Columnist Julu Nwaezeapu discusses Pennsylvania’s Senate-Elect Fetterman’s electoral victory and how we may challenge inherently-ableist beliefs.
Columnist Keyvan Farmanfarmaian and Guest Columnist Nicholas Robson argue that Philadelphia skeptics are misguided and more Philadelphian than they realize.
Columnist Sangitha Aiyer explains why correcting others’ grammatical errors isn’t always the right thing to do.
Columnist Riane Lumer investigates the harm of Kanye West and Kyrie Irving’s antisemitic-rhetoric with a plea for accountability from the public.
Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford | Searching for reflection drive
Columnist Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford examines what paper maps have to offer in a digitized age.
Columnist Fiona Miller argues that empathy is what distinguishes a good professor from a great one.
Jaden Cloobeck | Consider taking a gap year before applying to graduate school
Guest columnist Jaden Cloobeck offers advice for those aspiring to graduate school who are unsure about applying during their final year at Penn.
Columnist Mia Vesely discusses whether solely looking towards the future of Penn does a disservice to the present.
Columnist Andrew Lou argues that Penn’s on-campus housing needs to be better soundproofed for the health and well-being of its students.


















