Opinion Columns
Mariana Martinez | Paying the toll of the American diet
Columnist Mariana Martinez argues that Penn dining services pose a severe challenge particularly for international students and their college experience.
Franklin Li | Rethinking College sector requirements
Columnist Franklin Li argues that the College’s current Physical World and Living World sector requirements lead to the phenomenon of crowding in certain courses.
Chloe Chen | Love is alive at Penn
Columnist Chloe Chen proves it’s possible to find a lifelong valentine at Penn by sharing three alumni stories.
Emily Chang | No, Senator, not all Asians are Chinese
Columnist Emily Chang exposes racist questioning in a recent Senate hearing which speaks to the broader culture of American xenophobia.
Kiyah Akins | How I have been shaped by Black history
Columnist Kiyah Akins shares her experience navigating her identity as an African American woman.
Hanadi Abdulkadir | Penn should require an African American history course
Columnist Hanadi Abdulkadir expands on her experience with an Africana class at Penn and why all students should take one too.
Jack Lakis | Do we all hate Penn?
Columnist Jack Lakis investigates why it’s so popular to complain about the Penn experience.
Mritika Senthil | Removing legacy admissions will align Penn’s actions more closely with its educational mission
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
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
Columnist Riane Lumer advocates for students to indulge in non-preprofessional clubs to receive benefits distinct to those activities.
Lexi Boccuzzi | To rush or not to rush?
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
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.
Akiva Berkowitz | The newsletter is dead
Columnist Akiva Berkowitz argues for a better system to point students to the many fun experiences on campus.
Mia Vesely | I dropped sorority rush and I’m glad
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
The Daily Pennsylvanian's Opinion department and Editorial Board weigh in with their thoughts on the resignations of Liz Magill and Scott Bok.
Lexi Boccuzzi | The castle’s crumbling; it’s time to rebuild
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
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.
Jack Lakis | Staying focused after Magill’s resignation
Columnist Jack Lakis explains how students can restore their peace of mind in light of the recent leadership crisis at Penn.
Spencer Gibbs | How to fire an Ivy League president
Columnist Spencer Gibbs guides future alumni for how they, too, can fire their Ivy League presidents.