Columnist Liala Sofi argues that effective altruism-driven philanthropy has the power to exacerbate societal imbalances.
Khadijetou Diagana | Breaking barriers: Addressing mental health disparities for Black Ivy League students
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Khadijetou Diagana
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Dec. 7, 2023
Guest Columnist Khadijetou Diagana insists on the need for Ivy League institutions such as Penn to provide free or heavily subsidized mental health resources for their Black-identifying students.
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi expresses concerns over what she sees as hypocritical calls to protect open expression that are often empty and ignore real conduct-related problems on campus.
The Latest
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Caroline Magdolen
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Dec. 8, 2023
Several Penn alumni reflect on Penn’s response to recent events, including the Palestine Writes Literature Festival, the ongoing Israel-Gaza war, the withholding of alumni donations, and responses from Penn’s administration to these ongoing crises.
Riane Lumer | Accommodations for students with disabilities need to stay
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Riane Lumer
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Dec. 7, 2023
Columnist Riane Lumer responds to arguments to eliminate testing accommodations by advocating for their purpose and denouncing stigma.
Guest Columnist Jason Hagler argues that Penn’s current climate plan is the climate change equivalent of “hopes and prayers.” We need to hold the university to higher standards, because if the university actually tried, it could make a difference.
Guest Columnist Jason Hagler argues that Penn’s current climate plan is the climate change equivalent of “hopes and prayers.” We need to hold the university to higher standards, because if the university actually tried, it could make a difference.
Khadijetou Diagana | Breaking barriers: Addressing mental health disparities for Black Ivy League students
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Khadijetou Diagana
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Dec. 7, 2023
Guest Columnist Khadijetou Diagana insists on the need for Ivy League institutions such as Penn to provide free or heavily subsidized mental health resources for their Black-identifying students.
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi expresses concerns over what she sees as hypocritical calls to protect open expression that are often empty and ignore real conduct-related problems on campus.
Columnist Jessey Shin argues for a more nuanced understanding of accessibility at Penn and why it concerns all students.
Mritika Senthil | The Middle East Center Director’s resignation is a concerning echo of the Cold War
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Mritika Senthil
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Dec. 6, 2023
Columnist Mritika Senthil explains how Middle East Center director Harun Küçük’s departure unveils the Penn community’s complicity in upholding discrimination, similar to domestic tensions elicited by the Cold War and McCarthyism.
Columnist Eric Najera reminds students to recognize and express gratitude for the resources they have access to and quality of learning they experience at Penn.
Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz argues the controversy surrounding Liz Magill reflects a broader threat to shared governance and free speech on university campuses nationwide.
Sose Hovannisian | Penn students deserve more time off from their corporate-style academic calendars
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Sose Hovannisian
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Dec. 5, 2023
Columnist Sose Hovannisian argues that Penn’s lack of days off is just another factor of the cutthroat, corporate-heavy, and pre-professional environment it fosters for students.
Columnist Cathy Li highlights Philadelphia’s emerging food scene against nationwide restaurant closures.
Columnist Brett Seaton calls for Penn to remove certain accommodations for students in special situations.
Clever Earth | Tough-on-crime prosecution corrupts the justice system
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Clever Earth
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Nov. 30, 2023
Columnist Clever Earth argues that the tough-on-crime rhetoric encourages a prosecutorial culture predicated on winning cases rather than achieving justice.
Columnist Eric Najera explains why long-shot candidates should drop out early.
Columnist Sangitha Aiyer encourages Penn students to consider the causes and effects of our University-wide drinking culture.
Editorial | Addressing the status of free speech at Penn
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The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board
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Nov. 28, 2023
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board examines the methodology of FIRE’s 2024 college free speech rankings and the history of the organization.
Columnist Jack Lakis urges members of the Penn community to attend the upcoming, annual University Council Open Forum.
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
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Mritika Senthil
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Nov. 27, 2023
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.
