Opinion Columns
Isabel Engel | Feeling hopeless? Here is how to take action against the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Columnist Isabel Engel shares the importance of political activism in light of the Supreme Court’s ruling that stripped federal abortion rights protections.
Sam Zou | ‘Me time’ is as important as ‘we time’
Columnist Sam Zou shares his story of learning to enjoy solitude and letting go of less meaningful connections in life.
Allison Santa-Cruz | The overturning of Roe v. Wade harms America’s most vulnerable
Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz highlights the impact the overturning of Roe v. Wade will have on vulnerable populations and calls on students to vote in their interest.
Keshav Ramesh | It's time to end unpaid internships
Columnist Keshav Ramesh argues that many unpaid internships can be exploitative in nature, so it’s time to understand why the practice needs to end.
Isabel Engel | Resume building or relaxation? What summer should really be about
Columnist Isabel Engel shares the importance of finding balance during summer break, especially amidst Penn's pre-professional culture.
Katie Francis | Mental health in the wake of gun violence
Katie Francis examines how gun violence impacts mental health and what we can do about it.
Eve Rosenblum | The Optimization Age
Columnist Eve Rosenblum questions the use of online profiles and preferences in choosing roommates and encourages Penn students to go random in their selection.
Allison Santa-Cruz | Plagiarism undermines the purpose of higher education but is caused by the pressures of it
Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz analyzes the role of plagiarism within our academic community and in the context of college admissions.
Sangeet Anand | Is ESG a hoax?
Columnist Sangeet Anand argues that Penn should stand as a leader for positive environmental change by investing more towards sustainable initiatives.
Sam Zou | Dear transfer students: don’t compare, explore
Columnist Sam Zou shares his personal experiences as a transfer student in high school and college, encouraging prospective transfer students to explore and embrace Penn.
Raman Mitra | Amy Wax’s hypocritical attack on Indian Americans: fear, jealousy, or racism?
Physician-scientist and Indian American Raman Mitra, a 1985 M.D.-Ph.D. graduate who completed his residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 1989, moves beyond personal indignation to dissect the Amy Wax controversy.
Sam Zou | ‘Don’t say gay’ also means ‘don’t say straight’
Columnist Sam Zou argues that Florida’s Don’t Say Gay Bill has a national impact and may endanger LGBTQ youth who already lack access to a supportive community.
Agatha Advincula | ‘We're going forward, but nothing changes.’
Agatha Advinculca, former DP opinion deputy editor, takes an existential look at her past four years at the DP and Penn.
Kylie Cooper | Why I came to Penn to be a photographer
Kylie Cooper, former photo editor of The Daily Pennsylvanian, reflects on the opportunities she received as a Penn student, a school that isn’t meant for photojournalism.
Jackson Joffe | Find your pockets at Penn
Jackson Joffe, former DP associate sports editor discusses why finding spaces at Penn is important — and why the DP was the place he came to call home.
Alfredo Praticò | How I accidentally graduated in three years
Alfredo Praticò, former opinion editor, reflects on his time at the DP, and his journey to graduate college in three years.
Joseph M. Squillaro | I Know The End
Joseph M. Squillaro, former opinion columnist, reflects on his time at Penn and the DP, and the notion of uncertainty that came to define his college experience.
Sage Levine | Learning to love my work
Sage Levine, former Video Editor, reflects on her time at the DP and her love for telling stories though DP Video.
Conor Murray | De-normalize student journalist burnout
Conor Murray, former DP news editor, reflects on his four years at the DP and the difficulty of burning out doing something you love.