Opinion
Editorial | Addressing the status of free speech at Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board examines the methodology of FIRE’s 2024 college free speech rankings and the history of the organization.
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.
Penn Chavurah | Penn is censoring Jewish-led criticism of Israel
Leftist Jewish student group Penn Chavurah argues that Penn has censored the screening of the film Israelism this fall, demonstrating Penn’s disregard for free speech, Jewish safety, and Palestinian human rights.
Mritika Senthil | Shallow solidarity: How ignorance trivializes the Israel-Hamas conflict
Columnist Mritika Senthil shares how uninformed stances and apathy overshadow productive dialogue on the Israel-Hamas conflict, particularly amidst the considerable rise of intolerance at Penn.
Ariel Koren | I am a Jewish alumna and former class president. I charge Liz Magill with complicity in genocide.
Guest columnist Ariel Koren argues that President Liz Magill has weaponized false narratives of antisemitism to stifle antiwar activism led by Palestinian, Arab, Muslim, and Jewish students and faculty.
Chloe Chen | How to be a foodie at Penn
Columnist Chloe Chen shows that it’s possible to be a budget-conscious foodie at Penn.
Mia Vesely | Donors should not control a University and its administration
Columnist Mia Vesely argues that the purpose of a University isn’t to cater to the wishes of their alumni.
Evan Golinsky | There is only one solution?
Guest Columnist Evan Golinsky identifies dangerous indifference present in the Palestinian liberation narrative on campus and suggests how effective discourse can be achieved in spite of this.
Jack Lakis | The case for eliminating obvious discrimination
Columnist Jack Lakis responds to a recent column defending Amy Wax and calls for Penn to end her tenure.
Franklin Li | Why awarding a posthumous diploma to architect Lin Huiyin is important
Columnist Franklin Li believes that awarding the diploma is not just a correction of history, but will also help change public perception of Lin Huiyin.
Eric Najera | Penn clubs should have an assigned faculty member
Columnist Eric Najera discusses how Penn's clubs could benefit from staff regulation.
Selma Farsakh | IDF on Locust
Guest Columnist Selma Farsakh describes walking down Locust as a person who has lived in Israel-Palestine.
Jessey Shin | Navigating the maze of Penn's resources
Columnist Jessey Shin discusses the various types of support available at Penn and how to best utilize them.
Abraham Wyner | Penn should unequivocally adopt the IHRA working definition of antisemitism
Guest columnist Abraham Wyner calls on Penn’s administration to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism.
Brett Seaton | Political university presidents are bad for business
Columnist Brett Seaton calls on Penn leadership to stop making political statements.
Izzy Feinfeld | Why Penn’s donor base feels threatened
Columnist Izzy Feinfeld argues that recent donor disinvestment demonstrates the growing strength of the pro-Palestine movement.
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.