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Hanadi Abdulkadir | Breaking my foot revealed to me how Penn Disability Services fails disabled students
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Hanadi Abdulkadir
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Aug. 25, 2023
Columnist Hanadi Abdulkadir reflects on her experience with an injury during the semester and how it relates to students with disabilities.
Back to School 2023: The DP's Penn Bucket List
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The Daily Pennsylvanian's Opinion Staff
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Aug. 22, 2023
The Daily Pennsylvanian’s Opinion Department shares its recommendations for what to do around Penn and Philadelphia before you graduate.
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Vinay Khosla and Lexi Boccuzzi deliberate over what the first Republican presidential primary debate means for the race overall.
Opinion Editor Caroline Magdolen implores the Penn community to get involved and stay engaged with the Daily Pennsylvanian this school year.
Sangitha Aiyer credits Sidechat for dismantling of one of Penn’s most significant mental health phenomenons.
Sangitha Aiyer credits Sidechat for dismantling of one of Penn’s most significant mental health phenomenons.
Hanadi Abdulkadir | Breaking my foot revealed to me how Penn Disability Services fails disabled students
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Hanadi Abdulkadir
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Aug. 25, 2023
Columnist Hanadi Abdulkadir reflects on her experience with an injury during the semester and how it relates to students with disabilities.
Back to School 2023: The DP's Penn Bucket List
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The Daily Pennsylvanian's Opinion Staff
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Aug. 22, 2023
The Daily Pennsylvanian’s Opinion Department shares its recommendations for what to do around Penn and Philadelphia before you graduate.
Columnists at The Daily Pennsylvanian and Penn community members alike have shared their thoughts, reactions, and insights on the Supreme Court's decision to forbid race-conscious admissions in higher education.
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
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Spencer Gibbs
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Aug. 20, 2023
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
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Adeoluwa Fatukasi
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Aug. 2, 2023
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
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Vinay Khosla
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Aug. 1, 2023
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
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Azza Elrashid
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July 26, 2023
Columnist Azza Elrashid reflects on the nuances of affirmative action as the daughter of African immigrants.
Columnist Max Brody explains how Penn’s apparent oversight in inclusive eating options may restrict Muslim students’ access to food.
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
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Brett Seaton
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July 7, 2023
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
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Adeoluwa Fatukasi
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July 6, 2023
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.
Columnist C.H. Henry supports Target’s expansion and calls for more stores to do the same.
Columnist Sangitha Aiyer urges Penn to develop newer traditions that represent current and future classes.
Columnist Azza Elrashid highlights the importance of centering the community in service efforts while reflecting on her own experiences with civic engagement.
Columnist Zara Tena explores how going home and reconnecting with our roots can help us embrace and appreciate change.
