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Johaer Jilani | Navigating the controversy and contradictions of former President Liz Magill

(02/01/24 7:00pm)

Last month, former Penn President Liz Magill resigned due to controversial remarks related to Palestinian activism on campus. This so-called resignation follows a tumultuous sequence of events, many of which The Daily Pennsylvanian and other media outlets either overlooked or inaccurately portrayed. There were dates and events, such as the Oct. 18 statement, that were not mentioned but played a pivotal role in shaping the discourse surrounding activism on campus. Moreover, some of the wording used to describe the ongoing genocide in Gaza was deemed problematic in the grand scheme of things, highlighting the need for more nuanced discussions and actions.

https://www.thedp.com/article/2024/02/magill-controversy-public-opinion-shift

Guest Column by Johaer Jilani | If the Fall semester is online, Penn should implement a Double-A policy

(04/29/20 9:00pm)

With the semester coming to a rough end, it has been evident to many that Penn has failed to create an inclusive grading policy in times of academic and emotional need. With the significant potential of the fall 2020 semester ending up online as well, we as a student body need to acknowledge our unmet needs to the administration. Although there has been traction to carry out a universal pass/fail, this policy would, in reality, accommodate the needs of Penn students less. As a result, the only reasonable way to provide academic and emotional relief to everyone who needs it is by implementing a double-A (guaranteed A or A-) or double-A/fail (guaranteed A or A- if the course is not failed) policy. 

https://www.thedp.com/article/2020/04/upenn-academics-college-coronavirus-grading-double-a-ivy-league

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