Opinion Columns
Jack Lakis | Staying focused after Magill’s resignation
Columnist Jack Lakis explains how students can restore their peace of mind in light of the recent leadership crisis at Penn.
Spencer Gibbs | How to fire an Ivy League president
Columnist Spencer Gibbs guides future alumni for how they, too, can fire their Ivy League presidents.
Mia Vesely | First Liz Magill, next free speech
Columnist Mia Vesely questions the resignation of President Magill and what it means for free speech on campus.
Eric Najera | The next Penn president should be a Penn alumnus
Columnist Eric Najera discusses why Penn deserves to have an alumnus as president.
Letter from the President | Staying informed is a continuous, imperfect process
President of The Daily Pennsylvanian Jesse Zhang calls on the Penn community to actively stay engaged with the news cycle, and to continue learning and adapting through our conversations.
Liala Sofi | The hypocrisy of billionaire philanthropists
Columnist Liala Sofi argues that effective altruism-driven philanthropy has the power to exacerbate societal imbalances.
Riane Lumer | Accommodations for students with disabilities need to stay
Columnist Riane Lumer responds to arguments to eliminate testing accommodations by advocating for their purpose and denouncing stigma.
Khadijetou Diagana | Breaking barriers: Addressing mental health disparities for Black Ivy League students
Guest Columnist Khadijetou Diagana insists on the need for Ivy League institutions such as Penn to provide free or heavily subsidized mental health resources for their Black-identifying students.
Lexi Boccuzzi | Do as I say and not as I do?
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi expresses concerns over what she sees as hypocritical calls to protect open expression that are often empty and ignore real conduct-related problems on campus.
Jessey Shin | Dear Penn, your scooters are mobility aids (sort of)
Columnist Jessey Shin argues for a more nuanced understanding of accessibility at Penn and why it concerns all students.
Mritika Senthil | The Middle East Center Director’s resignation is a concerning echo of the Cold War
Columnist Mritika Senthil explains how Middle East Center director Harun Küçük’s departure unveils the Penn community’s complicity in upholding discrimination, similar to domestic tensions elicited by the Cold War and McCarthyism.
Eric Najera | We should be grateful to attend Penn
Columnist Eric Najera reminds students to recognize and express gratitude for the resources they have access to and quality of learning they experience at Penn.
Sose Hovannisian | Penn students deserve more time off from their corporate-style academic calendars
Columnist Sose Hovannisian argues that Penn’s lack of days off is just another factor of the cutthroat, corporate-heavy, and pre-professional environment it fosters for students.
Cathy Li | Philadelphia’s changing tastes
Columnist Cathy Li highlights Philadelphia’s emerging food scene against nationwide restaurant closures.
Brett Seaton | Time accommodations need to go
Columnist Brett Seaton calls for Penn to remove certain accommodations for students in special situations.
Clever Earth | Tough-on-crime prosecution corrupts the justice system
Columnist Clever Earth argues that the tough-on-crime rhetoric encourages a prosecutorial culture predicated on winning cases rather than achieving justice.
Eric Najera | Mike Pence never had a chance
Columnist Eric Najera explains why long-shot candidates should drop out early.
Sangitha Aiyer | Penn’s intoxi-culture
Columnist Sangitha Aiyer encourages Penn students to consider the causes and effects of our University-wide drinking culture.
Jack Lakis | Airing your grievances to university administration
Columnist Jack Lakis urges members of the Penn community to attend the upcoming, annual University Council Open Forum.