Lark Yan | The recently passed Anti-Asian Hate Crime Act is like smoke and mirrors — it’s not enough

By Lark Yan · June 5, 2021

Columnist Lark Yan argues that the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which seeks to curtail anti-Asian violence, does little to address the systemic racism that many in the AAPI community regularly face.

Andy Yoon | College admissions needs a standardized testing requirement

By Andy Yoon · June 1, 2021

Columnist Andy Yoon argues that standardized testing is an essential component of the college admissions process, and that students actually benefit from its presence.

Lexi Boccuzzi | An in-depth look at the possibility — and difficulty — of Supreme Court Reform

By Lexi Boccuzzi · May 27, 2021

Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi writes about the United States Supreme Court and how reform, though widely called for, is exceptionally difficult to implement. 

Matthew Liu | Watch out, pre-meds — COVID-19 probably won't lead to more jobs in health care

By Matthew Liu · May 25, 2021

Columnist Matthew Liu argues that despite an increased need, the COVID-19 pandemic will likely not result in an increase in the availability of careers in health care. 

Urooba Abid | Love your neighbors, and strangers too

By Urooba Abid · May 17, 2021

Columnist and graduating senior Urooba Abid reflects on how she came to understand love and justice at Penn.

Jessica Gooding | Philadelphia needs Larry Krasner

By Jessica Gooding · May 17, 2021

Columnist Jessica Gooding argues ahead of Tuesday's Democratic Primary for Philadelphia District Attorney that Larry Krasner is the best candidate for a safer, more just, and more equitable city.

Jessica Gooding | My DP cords are closest to my heart

By Jessica Gooding · May 13, 2021

In her senior column, columnist Jessica Gooding reflects on how she has been able to find a platform for advocacy at Penn and through the DP.

Isabella Simonetti | Learning about compassion and the truth through the DP

By Isabella Simonetti · May 12, 2021

In her senior column, former Daily Pennsylvanian president Isabella Simonetti looks back on her time at the DP and how it helped her learn about compassion and the truth through journalism.

Caroline Magdolen | We hit 200 million COVID-19 vaccinations. Now comes the hard part.

By Caroline Magdolen · April 30, 2021

Columnist Caroline Magdolen urges Penn students to become vaccine ambassadors for their communities at home to help the U.S. reach herd immunity.

Isabella Glassman | Women’s issues don’t end when the news stops

By Isabella Glassman · April 26, 2021

Columnist Isabella Glassman argues that all of us need to be having conversations about women's issues, even when the news isn't covering them.

Emily Chang | Penn should extend the pass/fail policy for one more semester

By Emily Chang · April 25, 2021

Columnist Emily Chang argues that Penn should keep the pass/fail policy in effect for the 2021 fall semester.

Varun Saraswathula | Give your vaccinated friends a hug (Consensually, of course)

By Varun Saraswathula · April 23, 2021

Columnist Varun Saraswathula digs into when vaccinated individuals are able to hug their friends again.

Taja Mazaj | Penn’s zero-emissions promise is meaningless

By Taja Mazaj · April 19, 2021

Columnist Taja Mazaj argues that Penn needs to be more assertive in combating climate change, saying that "milquetoast compromises won’t cut it" when the planet is at stake.

Lexi Boccuzzi | What is the future of American conservatism?

By Lexi Boccuzzi · April 16, 2021

Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi examines the complex outlook of the Republican party and right-leaning youth in a post-Trump era.

Caroline Magdolen | Using random housing assignments to build a stronger community

By Caroline Magdolen · April 16, 2021

Columnist Caroline Magdolen argues that Penn should move to a randomized College House sorting system to break down stereotypes associated with the different on-campus living options.

Alex Eapen | Penn, We need action — not emails.

By Alexander Eapen · April 15, 2021

Columnist Alex Eapen argues that the University does little to respond directly to student advocacy and, instead of lip service, should actually focus on implementing the changes students would like to see.

Taja Mazaj | Penn: It’s time for financial transparency

By Taja Mazaj · April 12, 2021

Columnist Taja Mazaj urges the university to be more fiscally transparent, especially when it comes to using students' tuition and fee dollars.