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Opinion

07/09/25 9:00am
Guest Columnist Sohum Sheth argues that Penn’s opaque decision to comply with the Trump administration’s demands abandons its stated values and jeopardizes long-term public trust.
07/06/25 11:51pm
Abstract: Columnist and Deputy Opinion Editor Arshiya Pant argues that progress demands we challenge our definitive conclusions about the nation’s goodness.
06/30/25 12:28pm
Senior Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka argues that Penn’s culture is training students to sacrifice originality in order to secure prestigious jobs. 
06/24/25 10:00am
Columnist Ananya Karthik reflects on the anticipation of starting at Penn and the rush to keep up.
06/20/25 10:00am
Senior Columnist Mritika Senthil breaks down how consulting recruitment turns looking impressive into the job itself.
06/16/25 12:00pm
The Daily Pennsylvanian condemns the recent attacks on student press at Columbia University and endorses the Columbia Daily Spectator in its demands for change. 
06/15/25 11:50pm
Guest columnist Carolyn Vaziri argues that private prison companies such as GEO Group are eroding fundamental human rights.
06/11/25 10:00am
Columnist Zakhir Bentham discusses the potential relationship between Penn and apathy and advocates for people to develop the skills needed to build emotional intelligence.
06/08/25 10:04pm
Senior Columnist Mariana Martinez evaluates the role of Gen Z in the M&A climate in the beauty industry. 
05/30/25 12:00pm
Guest columnist Imani Rhodriquez argues that Penn’s office for disability services treats accommodations as optional — often when they are needed the most.
05/28/25 8:00am
Guest Columnist Bo Goergen argues that abandoning the post-WWII order threatens the American power and prosperity it was designed to protect.
05/26/25 9:15pm
Columnist David Tran calls on Penn to fully affirm its support for international students by directly acknowledging the injustice of recent federal actions.
05/22/25 3:14pm
Columnist Mahee Patel argues that Penn students should prioritize knowledge over prestige in their careers.
05/15/25 9:21pm
Former 34th Street Magazine Editor-in-Chief Natalia Castillo shares her senior column.
05/15/25 8:54pm
Former DP Editor-in-Chief Jared Mitovich recounts his experiences at Penn and in the DP. 
05/15/25 8:54pm
Former Executive Editor Anna Vazhaeparambil discusses community, belonging, and storytelling through the DP.
05/15/25 8:53pm
Former DP President Molly Cohen reflects on her experience with the DP.
05/15/25 8:51pm
Former DP staffer Phoebe Weintraub explains the power that the DP held in her life.
05/15/25 8:50pm
Former Deputy Copy Editor Eleanor Grauke speaks to the importance of student journalism that she found at the DP.