Opinion Columns
Lexi Boccuzzi | Affirmative action failed to act affirmatively
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi breaks down how race-based affirmative action failed to fulfill its potential promises.
Spencer Gibbs | Dear first years and beyond, kindly ignore bad faith protestors
Columnist Spencer Gibbs cautions how to react to some of the protests that students may encounter on Locust.
Adeoluwa Fatukasi | Penn’s affirmative action statement is inconsistent with its educational mission
Columnist Adeoluwa Fatukasi discusses the values of Penn’s general education curriculum and the necessary emphasis on critical theory in the classroom.
Vinay Khosla | Asian Americans, the model minority myth, and affirmative action
Columnist Vinay Khosla argues Asian Americans’ participation in ending affirmative action is indicative of an internalization of the model minority myth.
Azza Elrashid｜African immigrants are the unintended beneficiaries of affirmative action
Columnist Azza Elrashid reflects on the nuances of affirmative action as the daughter of African immigrants.
Max Brody | Halal Eating Doesn’t End After Eid
Columnist Max Brody explains how Penn’s apparent oversight in inclusive eating options may restrict Muslim students’ access to food.
Hanadi Abdulkadir | A letter to Class of 2027 Philly Natives
Columnist Hanadi Abdulkadir writes to the incoming class, specifically those from the city of Philadelphia.
Brett Seaton | Penn can continue affirmative action with private financing
Columnist Brett Seaton walks through the steps Penn can take to continue affirmative action while preserving the endowment.
Adeoluwa Fatukasi | Black students need more than pre-professional opportunities
Columnist Adeoluwa Fatukasi emphasizes the need for more travel programs for Black students as she reflects on the impact study abroad has had on her Penn career.
C.H. Henry | Less of a Pain When it’s a Chain
Columnist C.H. Henry supports Target’s expansion and calls for more stores to do the same.
Sangitha Aiyer | The case for better Penn traditions
Columnist Sangitha Aiyer urges Penn to develop newer traditions that represent current and future classes.
Azza Elrashid｜Suppressing the savior complex
Columnist Azza Elrashid highlights the importance of centering the community in service efforts while reflecting on her own experiences with civic engagement.
Zara Tena | Finding peace in going home and embracing change
Columnist Zara Tena explores how going home and reconnecting with our roots can help us embrace and appreciate change.
Noor Chafouk | From Firepower to Power Play — How Many More Bodies?
Columnist Noor Chafouk explores the corrosion of democratic discourse in the context of the ongoing gun debate.
Riane Lumer | Dear prospective transfers, take a leap of faith
Columnist Riane Lumer positively reflects upon her journey to Penn as a transfer while advising potential transfers to be open minded in their college journey.
Asaad Manzar | Thank you, Penn, for an incredible three years
Asaad Manzar, former opinion editor of The Daily Pennsylvanian, revisits his past three years at Penn.
Hannah Gross | There really can be too much of a good thing
Hannah Gross, former assignments editor, assures readers that it's okay to need and take breaks from the activities you love.
Isabella Glassman | Tell me something not reflected on your resume
Columnist Isabella Glassman contemplates the deep meaning that can be drawn from the less prestigious, small moments at Penn.
Lochlahn March | Not going to overtime
Lochlahn March, a former Daily Pennsylvanian sports editor, details how learning to fail can actually be the key to success.