Opinion Columns
Spencer Gibbs | Statistically, you will not read this article
Columnist Spencer Gibbs reflects on his most recent controversial article and asks readers to practice critical reading.
Lexi Boccuzzi | Do you love democracy? Then stop strategizing on Election Day.
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi pushes back on notions of “maximizing one’s vote” and argues that it is anti-democratic in many ways.
Advance Registration: The DP opinion department’s recommendations
The Daily Pennsylvanian’s opinion department recommends courses and professors for your Spring 2024 schedule.
Andrew Stratton | There’s no city for sports like Philly
Columnist Andrew Stratton discusses the charm of Philadelphia's sports culture.
Hanadi Abdulkadir | Why social media and Palestinian activism goes hand in hand
Columnist Hanadi Abdulkadir explores why social media activism is crucial to ensure the survival of Palestinian stories.
Sose Hovannisian | The pedagogic power of Instagram
Columnist Sose Hovannisian argues that now more than ever, social media platforms like Instagram play a crucial role in mass communication.
Kiyah Akins | Being an African American student at Penn is exhilarating… and exhausting
Columnist Kiyah Akins sheds lights on the African American experience at Penn and emphasizes the importance of African American centered organizations.
Sarah Alkhafaji and PLTV | Why voting is a privilege, and why you should care about it
Guest Columnist Sarah Alkhafaji, a College senior with Penn Leads the Vote, calls on the Penn community to cast their vote this Election Day.
Brett Seaton | What job should you choose after graduation?
Columnist Brett Seaton discusses the career selection process at Penn and how to think probabilistically about your future.
Spencer Gibbs | Do you love democracy? Then vote Republican.
Columnist Spencer Gibbs prescribes changing parties to vote in the 2024 election primaries.
Andrew Stratton | Spread thin from too many exams at once? Exam periods can help.
Columnist Andrew Stratton explains why midterms should be set around scheduled times for the betterment of students and work-life balance.
Mritika Senthil | Behind the letters: The stranglehold of Greek life and the “scene” on campus culture
Columnist Mritika Senthil examines the cost of social status on campus after reflecting on her own rejection from a frat party and distance from Penn’s South Asian community.
Clever Earth | Pushing the red button: the case for nuking back
Columnist Clever Earth proposes that implementing a retaliatory policy may be rational if it maximizes the probability of deterrence success.
Chloe Chen | The Penn Museum should be free for all Philadelphians
Columnist Chloe Chen suggests that the Penn Museum’s admission fees belie a greater issue of educational gatekeeping to produce intellectual elites.
Andrew Stratton | Fatphobia has no place in Penn culture
Columnist Andrew Stratton explains the problem with fatphobia and why it’s still an issue today.
Franklin Li | Ben Franklin’s personal flaws should not diminish his achievements
Columnist Franklin Li believes that we should not be overly critical of Benjamin Franklin for not always acting in accordance with present-day moral standards.
Jack Lakis | The how and why behind requesting access to your Penn admissions file
Columnist Jack Lakis argues that all undergraduates should do their part to encourage transparency in admissions.
Mia Vesely | Care more about dismissal of charges, less about stolen Macbooks
Columnist Mia Vesely urges people to focus less on sensationalized looting and more on political action and its impact.
Cathy Li | What’s the ROI of learning that?
Columnist Cathy Li examines what it means to study the liberal arts at institutions that prioritize immediate return on investment.