Sophia DuRose | Too many students don't take full advantage of financial aid

By Sophia DuRose · April 29, 2019

Students should know of every advantage Penn’s financial aid offers in order to allow them the same access as Penn students not on financial aid.  

Editorial | The 2019 Report on Diversity at The Daily Pennsylvanian, Inc.

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · April 28, 2019

We understand our diversity initiatives require dedication from student leadership as well as openness to criticism and suggestions from the wider Penn community. We want to hear from you about how we can continue to make the DP a more inclusive and diverse place.

Veronica Fenton | Biden 2020

By Veronica Fenton · April 28, 2019

VERONICA FENTON is a College sophomore from Penn Valley, Pa. Her email address is fentonv@sas.upenn.edu.

Editorial | Student newsrooms are rallying to save independent journalism. So are we.

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · April 24, 2019

Independent student journalism is crucial both for the campus communities student journalists cover and for the media industry at large. 

Guest Column by Avneet Randhawa | Undergraduates need the Penn Book Center

By Avneet Randhawa · April 24, 2019

If they allow the PBC to close down in the next month, this would send a pointed message to undergraduates across countless departments that our academic passions must take a backseat to profit.

Hadriana Lowenkron | Volunteering this summer isn't financially sustainable for everyone

By Hadriana Lowenkron · April 24, 2019

The truth of the matter, and what some are so quick to overlook, as they are blindsided by their activist ambitions, is that having the ability to volunteer or take on an unpaid internship exudes extreme privilege. 

Tyler Larkworthy | Penn students need to lead more sustainable lives

By Tyler Larkworthy · April 22, 2019

We could live incredibly sustainable lives. But we don’t.

Editorial | Penn Athletics' response to grievances from volleyball players isn't enough

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · April 21, 2019

Restorative justice requires administrative action too, and alone isn't enough to solve a problem of this gravity. 

Urooba Abid | Penn, make summer courses more accessible to students from all backgrounds

By Urooba Abid · April 21, 2019

The entire system of summer courses at Penn benefits mainly wealthy students. 

Isami McCowan | Now more than ever, it’s important to say no sometimes

By Isami McCowan · April 21, 2019

Before I came to Penn, I pretty much said “yes” to every kind of position or opportunity presented to me.

James Morrison | Call home more

By James Morrison · April 21, 2019

And, although their nagging can sometimes be annoying, it’s good to be reminded from time to time that it’s important to get enough sleep, eat well, and go to Van Pelt every once in a while.

Guest Column by College Republicans | Why we invited Candace Owens to campus

By College Republicans · April 18, 2019

We invited Candace Owens because of the hope and strength she represents for individuals who suffer social ostracisation because of different political beliefs. She is willing to “fall on a sword a thousand times” for her communities, her causes, and the truth.

Editorial | Georgetown reparations highlight importance of studying Penn's ties to slavery

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · April 17, 2019

The high turnout in last week’s student government elections at Georgetown reflects the extent to which the student body there has taken an active role in determining how their school will address its historical ties to slavery. It’s time for Penn’s student body to do the same. 

Guest Column by Tamara Wurman | Candace Owens shouldn’t have been invited to Penn

By Tamara Wurman · April 17, 2019

 If we truly want to make any strides toward resolving the policy issues we care about — and I think we do — we cannot continue to enable these provocative distractions from genuine discourse. 

Kaliyah Dorsey | At Penn, fake smiles hurt more than they help

By Kaliyah Dorsey · April 16, 2019

I realized that spending a lot of time alone, coupled with the stress of academics, can foster loneliness even in those who like alone time. This means you might not feel as happy as you might have in high school or on vacation. 

Jessica Li | Penn professors, get my name right

By Jessica Li · April 16, 2019

 Learn our names correctly. It’s not that hard. 

Veronica Fenton | Mumps or Fling?

By Veronica Fenton · April 16, 2019

VERONICA FENTON is a College sophomore from Penn Valley, Pa. Her email address is fentonv@sas.upenn.edu.