Opinion Columns
Arshiya Pant | You have not figured out America, and you never will
Abstract: Columnist and Deputy Opinion Editor Arshiya Pant argues that progress demands we challenge our definitive conclusions about the nation’s goodness.
Piper Slinka-Petka | Is Penn training robots or good hires?
Senior Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka argues that Penn’s culture is training students to sacrifice originality in order to secure prestigious jobs.
Ananya Karthik | Dear Penn, please don’t swallow me whole
Columnist Ananya Karthik reflects on the anticipation of starting at Penn and the rush to keep up.
Mritika Senthil | Stop applying to consulting internships
Senior Columnist Mritika Senthil breaks down how consulting recruitment turns looking impressive into the job itself.
Zakhir Bentham | Is Penn impairing your empathy?
Columnist Zakhir Bentham discusses the potential relationship between Penn and apathy and advocates for people to develop the skills needed to build emotional intelligence.
Mariana Martinez | The Rhode to a billion-dollar price tag
Senior Columnist Mariana Martinez evaluates the role of Gen Z in the M&A climate in the beauty industry.
David Tran | What happened at Harvard could happen here
Columnist David Tran calls on Penn to fully affirm its support for international students by directly acknowledging the injustice of recent federal actions.
Mahee Patel | Jumping from one ivory tower to another
Columnist Mahee Patel argues that Penn students should prioritize knowledge over prestige in their careers.
Natalia Castillo | 34 pieces of advice from a 34th Street Magazine editor-in-chief
Former 34th Street Magazine Editor-in-Chief Natalia Castillo shares her senior column.
Jared Mitovich | Keep your palace gates open
Former DP Editor-in-Chief Jared Mitovich recounts his experiences at Penn and in the DP.
Anna Vazhaeparambil | Read someone else’s story
Former Executive Editor Anna Vazhaeparambil discusses community, belonging, and storytelling through the DP.
Molly Cohen | I needed the DP. Penn needs the DP more
Former DP President Molly Cohen reflects on her experience with the DP.
Phoebe Weintraub | Better late than never
Former DP staffer Phoebe Weintraub explains the power that the DP held in her life.
Eleanor Grauke | Now’s the time for student journalism
Former Deputy Copy Editor Eleanor Grauke speaks to the importance of student journalism that she found at the DP.
Derek Wong | Don’t be afraid to take up space
Former Video Editor Derek Wong explains how the DP impacted his Penn experience.
Katie Bartlett | Step outside
Former News Editor Katie Bartlett reflects on her time around Penn’s campus and with the DP.
Jonah Miller | The communities we leave behind
Former Politics Desk Editor Jonah Miller reflects on his time at Penn.
Saya Desai | The room with no windows
Former Assignments Editor Saya Desai reflects on her Penn experience.