Allison Santa-Cruz

Allison Santa-Cruz challenges society's silence around male vulnerability, arguing that redefining emotional openness as a strength is essential to reshaping how men connect with themselves.

Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz argues that the Democratic Party’s accusatory and moralizing rhetoric alienates potential supporters, backfires by reinforcing opposition, and undermines its appeal to the working class and diverse members of our citizenry.

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 Allison Santa-Cruz explores the growing gender divide in American politics, fueled by declining trust in government and polarizing social media, and calls for greater understanding between young men and women to bridge this ideological gap.

Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz argues the controversy surrounding Liz Magill reflects a broader threat to shared governance and free speech on university campuses nationwide. 

Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz asserts that social media, while potentially a platform for discussing global issues, often fosters dehumanization, polarization, and misinformation. She advocates instead for more meaningful face-to-face interactions and a balanced approach to activism.

Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz argues that despite progress in the respect and interest in women’s sports, misogyny is still alive and well: both in the cultural discourse about it, and within the very institution of athletics itself.  

Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz contends that because of the lack of separation between work and personal life, we have little freedom to pursue leisure for the sake of leisure, a necessary component of a happy life. 

Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz advises that there should be an emphasis on the process of creating yourself — rather than finding yourself – in college.

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.