Christy Qiu | Stop complaining about room selection

By Christy Qiu · Feb. 24, 2019

Students often complain, and rightly so, because Penn, indeed, has a long way to go in improving their housing situation. But, we must be aware that in comparison to many other colleges, Penn’s housing services are well above average. 

Lucy Hu | Let a naturalized citizen be president

By Lucy Hu · Feb. 24, 2019

History had a reason to fear foreign tyranny. But history has also shown what makes America great — a nation built by immigrants where all Americans are treated equally.

Veronica Fenton | Two-step verificaion

By Veronica Fenton · Feb. 24, 2019

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

Sophia DuRose | Part of the privilege of attending Penn is gaining connections. Use them.

By Sophia DuRose · Feb. 22, 2019

Penn’s competitive culture is a fantastic motivator. It’s also a fantastic reason to feel an awful trepidation when asking for help, whether that help be in reference to a simple homework question or a major search for a post-grad job

Editorial | Joe Biden missed his chance for president. Dems need someone new in 2020.

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · Feb. 20, 2019

Joe Biden's track record is flawed, and the Democratic party needs a new face to rally behind. We urge Biden not to declare his candidacy for president.

Isami McCowan | After being catcalled countless times, I've learned I'm not to blame

By Isami McCowan · Feb. 20, 2019

My countless run-ins with verbal harassment in the Philadelphia area has varied between mildly annoying and frightening to the point where I have had police officers file into my apartment after a 911 call made on my way home from Center City.

Michael A. Keshmiri | Reject hostility towards Hispanic Americans

By Michael A. Keshmiri · Feb. 19, 2019

One depressing fact about this is that history is repeating itself — and we have clearly not learned our lesson from it.

Tyler Larkworthy | Course selection can be a nightmare. Penn needs a shopping period.

By Tyler Larkworthy · Feb. 19, 2019

At the root of this anguish is Penn’s system for course registration. 

Joel Lee | I'm the son of two pastors, but my faith is my own

By Joel Lee · Feb. 18, 2019

What I realized was that given the choice to decide to follow God or not, choosing it myself makes it so much more powerful.

Editorial | Penn should give Presidents Day off

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · Feb. 17, 2019

While one day off isn’t enough for most students to travel home or elsewhere off-campus, short, intermittent breaks during the semesters are far more meaningful in improving campus mental health.

Reginald Lamaute | Don't dismiss sexual assault allegations, even those against friends

By Reginald Lamaute · Feb. 17, 2019

Whether or not we believe or act on allegations — in politics or on our campus — often depends strongly on how we feel about the accused. 

Catherine Qiao | Penn Engineering isn't as inclusive for women as it seems

By Catherine Qiao · Feb. 17, 2019

Inclusion is not just about the amount of female engineers entering Penn, but also about making them feel that they belong here.

Sarah Kahn | Valentine's Day

By Sarah Khan · Feb. 17, 2019

SARAH KHAN is a College sophomore from Lynn Haven, Fla.

Ton Nguyen | How Penn's notable alumni can inform our career ambitions

By Ton Nguyen · Feb. 15, 2019

All of these alumni are not remembered for what they studied or even what clubs they were involved on campus, but rather they are known for what they chose to do with their skills.

Editorial | Dining halls should increase hours and food options to promote accessibility

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · Feb. 13, 2019

Penn Dining must increase the scope of meal plans.

Sophia DuRose | How I'm surviving Valentine’s Day two weeks after getting dumped

By Sophia DuRose · Feb. 13, 2019

We Penn students are entering that dangerous arena of adult love, and sometimes need to be reminded that with adult love there is the possibility of adult heartbreak.

Guest Column by Julianna Emanuel | Response to Urooba Abid's column on public schools

By Julianna Emanuel · Feb. 13, 2019

A Penn alumnus can enact social change in education reform without sending their children to public school.