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Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi concludes that while Greek life has its flaws, it provides a unique benefit to Penn culture as the last independent organizations on campus.
Izzy Feinfeld | Magill’s resignation was a wake-up call for the Penn community
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Izzy Feinfeld
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Jan. 25, 2024
Columnist Izzy Feinfeld argues that the Penn community should focus its efforts on building bridges between students, faculty, and staff rather than its donor base.
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Mritika Senthil
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Feb. 6, 2024
Columnist Mritika Senthil argues removing legacy admissions is crucial in the aftermath of Penn’s change in administration and resulting controversies.
Johaer Jilani | Navigating the controversy and contradictions of former President Liz Magill
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Johaer Jilani
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Feb. 1, 2024
Guest Columnist Johaer Jilani argues Liz Magill's resignation reflects poor decision-making and a shift in public opinion.
Riane Lumer | Consider non-preprofessional activities this club cycle
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Riane Lumer
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Jan. 30, 2024
Columnist Riane Lumer advocates for students to indulge in non-preprofessional clubs to receive benefits distinct to those activities.
Riane Lumer | Consider non-preprofessional activities this club cycle
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Riane Lumer
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Jan. 30, 2024
Columnist Riane Lumer advocates for students to indulge in non-preprofessional clubs to receive benefits distinct to those activities.
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi concludes that while Greek life has its flaws, it provides a unique benefit to Penn culture as the last independent organizations on campus.
Izzy Feinfeld | Magill’s resignation was a wake-up call for the Penn community
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Izzy Feinfeld
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Jan. 25, 2024
Columnist Izzy Feinfeld argues that the Penn community should focus its efforts on building bridges between students, faculty, and staff rather than its donor base.
Columnist Akiva Berkowitz argues for a better system to point students to the many fun experiences on campus.
Columnist Mia Vesely discusses her experience in the rush process at Penn and why it wasn’t for her.
Reactions from DP Opinion: Liz Magill's and Scott Bok's resignations
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Caroline Magdolen
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Dec. 10, 2023
The Daily Pennsylvanian's Opinion department and Editorial Board weigh in with their thoughts on the resignations of Liz Magill and Scott Bok.
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi surmises that Penn’s problems can be aided by a commitment to transparency and widespread open expression with our new president.
Mritika Senthil | Why changing leadership won’t eliminate antisemitism at Penn
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Mritika Senthil
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Dec. 10, 2023
Columnist Mritika Senthil urges the Penn community to reexamine institutional priorities after Liz Magill and Scott Bok’s resignations, describing how challenges in transforming campus culture at large have little to do with the former administration.
Columnist Jack Lakis explains how students can restore their peace of mind in light of the recent leadership crisis at Penn.
Columnist Spencer Gibbs guides future alumni for how they, too, can fire their Ivy League presidents.
Columnist Mia Vesely questions the resignation of President Magill and what it means for free speech on campus.
Columnist Eric Najera discusses why Penn deserves to have an alumnus as president.
Letter from the President | Staying informed is a continuous, imperfect process
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Jesse Zhang
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Dec. 9, 2023
President of The Daily Pennsylvanian Jesse Zhang calls on the Penn community to actively stay engaged with the news cycle, and to continue learning and adapting through our conversations.
Columnist Liala Sofi argues that effective altruism-driven philanthropy has the power to exacerbate societal imbalances.
Riane Lumer | Accommodations for students with disabilities need to stay
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Riane Lumer
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Dec. 7, 2023
Columnist Riane Lumer responds to arguments to eliminate testing accommodations by advocating for their purpose and denouncing stigma.
Khadijetou Diagana | Breaking barriers: Addressing mental health disparities for Black Ivy League students
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Khadijetou Diagana
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Dec. 7, 2023
Guest Columnist Khadijetou Diagana insists on the need for Ivy League institutions such as Penn to provide free or heavily subsidized mental health resources for their Black-identifying students.
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi expresses concerns over what she sees as hypocritical calls to protect open expression that are often empty and ignore real conduct-related problems on campus.
