Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi surmises that Penn’s problems can be aided by a commitment to transparency and widespread open expression with our new president.
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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.
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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 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.
Columnist Jessey Shin argues for a more nuanced understanding of accessibility at Penn and why it concerns all students.
Mritika Senthil | The Middle East Center Director’s resignation is a concerning echo of the Cold War
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Mritika Senthil
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Dec. 6, 2023
Columnist Mritika Senthil explains how Middle East Center director Harun Küçük’s departure unveils the Penn community’s complicity in upholding discrimination, similar to domestic tensions elicited by the Cold War and McCarthyism.
Columnist Eric Najera reminds students to recognize and express gratitude for the resources they have access to and quality of learning they experience at Penn.
Sose Hovannisian | Penn students deserve more time off from their corporate-style academic calendars
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Sose Hovannisian
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Dec. 5, 2023
Columnist Sose Hovannisian argues that Penn’s lack of days off is just another factor of the cutthroat, corporate-heavy, and pre-professional environment it fosters for students.
Columnist Cathy Li highlights Philadelphia’s emerging food scene against nationwide restaurant closures.
Columnist Brett Seaton calls for Penn to remove certain accommodations for students in special situations.
Clever Earth | Tough-on-crime prosecution corrupts the justice system
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Clever Earth
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Nov. 30, 2023
Columnist Clever Earth argues that the tough-on-crime rhetoric encourages a prosecutorial culture predicated on winning cases rather than achieving justice.
Columnist Eric Najera explains why long-shot candidates should drop out early.
Columnist Sangitha Aiyer encourages Penn students to consider the causes and effects of our University-wide drinking culture.
