Opinion
Sohum Sheth | In caving to the Trump administration, Penn betrays its motto
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.
Arshiya Pant | You have not figured out America, and you never will
Abstract: Columnist and Deputy Opinion Editor Arshiya Pant argues that progress demands we challenge our definitive conclusions about the nation’s goodness.
Piper Slinka-Petka | Is Penn training robots or good hires?
Senior Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka argues that Penn’s culture is training students to sacrifice originality in order to secure prestigious jobs.
Ananya Karthik | Dear Penn, please don’t swallow me whole
Columnist Ananya Karthik reflects on the anticipation of starting at Penn and the rush to keep up.
Mritika Senthil | Stop applying to consulting internships
Senior Columnist Mritika Senthil breaks down how consulting recruitment turns looking impressive into the job itself.
Letter from the Editors | Condemning the attacks on student press freedom at Columbia University
The Daily Pennsylvanian condemns the recent attacks on student press at Columbia University and endorses the Columbia Daily Spectator in its demands for change.
Carolyn Vaziri | The private penal colony 200 miles from Locust Walk
Guest columnist Carolyn Vaziri argues that private prison companies such as GEO Group are eroding fundamental human rights.
Zakhir Bentham | Is Penn impairing your empathy?
Columnist Zakhir Bentham discusses the potential relationship between Penn and apathy and advocates for people to develop the skills needed to build emotional intelligence.
Mariana Martinez | The Rhode to a billion-dollar price tag
Senior Columnist Mariana Martinez evaluates the role of Gen Z in the M&A climate in the beauty industry.
Imani Rhodriquez | Weingarten failed me when I needed them most
Guest columnist Imani Rhodriquez argues that Penn’s office for disability services treats accommodations as optional — often when they are needed the most.
Bo Goergen | The costs of abandoning the world we built
Guest Columnist Bo Goergen argues that abandoning the post-WWII order threatens the American power and prosperity it was designed to protect.
David Tran | What happened at Harvard could happen here
Columnist David Tran calls on Penn to fully affirm its support for international students by directly acknowledging the injustice of recent federal actions.
Mahee Patel | Jumping from one ivory tower to another
Columnist Mahee Patel argues that Penn students should prioritize knowledge over prestige in their careers.
Natalia Castillo | 34 pieces of advice from a 34th Street Magazine editor-in-chief
Former 34th Street Magazine Editor-in-Chief Natalia Castillo shares her senior column.
Jared Mitovich | Keep your palace gates open
Former DP Editor-in-Chief Jared Mitovich recounts his experiences at Penn and in the DP.
Anna Vazhaeparambil | Read someone else’s story
Former Executive Editor Anna Vazhaeparambil discusses community, belonging, and storytelling through the DP.
Molly Cohen | I needed the DP. Penn needs the DP more
Former DP President Molly Cohen reflects on her experience with the DP.
Phoebe Weintraub | Better late than never
Former DP staffer Phoebe Weintraub explains the power that the DP held in her life.