Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford | Being social without socials

By Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford · April 11, 2023

Columnist Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford argues for creating an environment at Penn where being on social media platforms is truly optional. 

Julu Nwaezeapu | The dark underbelly of Philadelphia’s prison system

By Julu Nwaezeapu · April 11, 2023

Columnist Julu Nwaezeapu encourages students to educate themselves on the carceral system in Philadelphia and to support prison reform groups. 

Omar Khodor and Sage Lincoln | Penn’s Director of City Relations seeks to silence environmental justice advocates

By Sage Lincoln and Omar Khodor · April 10, 2023

Guest columnists Omar Khodor and Sage Lincoln shed light on a Penn administrator’s influence at PGW and its attempts to prevent local groups from participating in its budget decisions. 

Kampton Kam | International students deserve access to NIL deals too

By Kampton Kam · April 7, 2023

Guest columnist Kampton Kam calls on students to support equitable access to Name, Image, and Likeness funding for international students. 

Riane Lumer | Is Penn the New Happy Valley?

By Riane Lumer · April 6, 2023

Columnist Riane Lumer responds to the Resume.io study that Liz Magill reposted about university happiness rankings.

Sangitha Aiyer | Penn must become need-blind for international applicants

By Sangitha Aiyer · April 6, 2023

Columnist Sangitha Aiyer argues that Penn must begin financially investing in its international students. 

Aksa Choudhry | From pennies to PILOTs: Investing in Philadelphia’s education system

By Aksa Choudhry · April 5, 2023

Columnist Aksa Choudhry critiques Penn’s refusal to pay PILOT’s and highlights the need for financial contributions to Philadelphia’s schools. 

Lexi Boccuzzi | Abandoning the dean’s list is a move towards devaluing merit at Penn

By Lexi Boccuzzi · April 5, 2023

Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi concludes that Penn’s removal of the dean’s list is indicative of a larger problem in our culture of devaluing merit and not recognizing achievement. 

106 Penn Faculty and AAUP-Penn | Letter in support of the RA unionization campaign

By Penn Chapter of the American Association of University Professors and 106 Penn Faculty Members · April 2, 2023

106 Penn faculty members and AAUP-Penn sign a letter in support of the unionization efforts of Penn's Resident Advisors and Graduate Resident Advisors.

Anni Paradise | Death to the GPA

By Anni Paradise · March 31, 2023

Columnist Anni Paradise argues that the American GPA system hinders students’ ability to develop genuine passion for their work and hobbies during college, through this intense and not necessarily useful way of measuring academic progress.  

Editorial | Dear Class of 2027: What Penn admissions won’t tell you

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · March 30, 2023

The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board provides the Class of 2027 with a more detailed and realistic view of campus culture than what Penn Admissions showcases.

Fiona Miller | Congratulations, but you might hate it here

By Fiona Miller · March 30, 2023

Columnist Fiona Miller reminds students, new and old, of the importance of gratitude in aligning Penn expectations with reality. 

Liala Sofi | Penn Dining workers deserve better

By Liala Sofi · March 29, 2023

Columnist Liala Sofi argues for Penn to conduct worker satisfaction surveys that guarantee anonymity to effectively tackle issues surrounding its relationship with dissatisfied workers 

Keshav Ramesh | Pay attention to the Philly mayoral election

By Keshav Ramesh · March 29, 2023

Columnist Keshav Ramesh asserts that Penn students should pay attention to this year’s Philadelphia mayoral race prior to the primary in May. 

Riane Lumer | Teaching and research are not mutually exclusive

By Riane Lumer · March 27, 2023

Columnist Riane Lumer critiques the prioritization of research over teaching among Penn’s faculty. 

Jaden Cloobeck | How to make friends in a new place

By Jaden Cloobeck · March 25, 2023

Guest columnist Jaden Cloobeck details actionable advice for how to build your community in a new area.

Editorial | Penn, respect the rights of student workers

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · March 23, 2023

The Daily Pennsylvanian's Editorial Board calls on Penn to remain neutral as RAs and GAs continue their unionization process. The University must allow student workers to make well-informed choices for themselves.