Columnist Noor Chafouk explores the corrosion of democratic discourse in the context of the ongoing gun debate.
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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, a former Daily Pennsylvanian sports editor, details how learning to fail can actually be the key to success.
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, a former Daily Pennsylvanian sports editor, details how learning to fail can actually be the key to success.
Columnist Alex Baxter reminds readers that their time at Penn is fleeting and that embracing connectedness is key.
Sophie Apfel, former copy editor, expresses gratitude for her service to the DP and calls on others to perform services for others, even without credit.
Komal Patel, former deputy assignments editor, reflects on having fun writing for the paper.
Columnist Sam Zou encourages students to look at life with an abundance mindset instead of focusing on what we lack or what is scarce in the world.
Jonah Charlton, former editor-in-chief, redefines what he considers making it at Penn in the context of the relationships he has forged through his time at The Daily Pennsylvanian.
Zara Tena | Breaking the stereotype of a ‘typical’ victim of disordered eating
Columnist Zara Tena explores how disordered eating is common all across Penn, and what can be done to protect those vulnerable to it.
Riane Lumer | Cultural arson: Book banning endangers intellectual freedom
Columnist Riane Lumer analyzes the consequences of book purges as threats to democracy and societal interconnection.
Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford | Dragons and Owls and Quakers, oh my!
Columnist Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford advocates for making it easier for Penn students to take classes at Drexel and Temple, and vice versa.
Columnist Ace Dahyeon Choi urges involvement in campus fashion due to its historical significance and modern-day social and professional relevance.
Columnist Mia Vesely questions the practice of legacy preference and the future of Penn admissions.
Columnist Victor Dubeux argues in favor of an ESG-focused Wharton requirement as a way to change Wharton students’ legacy and boost the Wharton brand.
Columnists Vinay Khosla and Lexi Boccuzzi introduce the potential candidates running for president in 2024, and debate who has the best chance at attaining the office.
Columnist Spencer Gibbs reflects on carbon emissions, climate action, and what living sustainably means as a Penn student.
Columnist Taja Mazaj argues that fraud is at the center of the modern corporatized university, and Penn's 4% increase in tuition is indicative of this.



















