Guest Columns
Letter from the Editors | Condemning the attacks on student press freedom at Columbia University
The Daily Pennsylvanian condemns the recent attacks on student press at Columbia University and endorses the Columbia Daily Spectator in its demands for change.
Carolyn Vaziri | The private penal colony 200 miles from Locust Walk
Guest columnist Carolyn Vaziri argues that private prison companies such as GEO Group are eroding fundamental human rights.
Imani Rhodriquez | Weingarten failed me when I needed them most
Guest columnist Imani Rhodriquez argues that Penn’s office for disability services treats accommodations as optional — often when they are needed the most.
Bo Goergen | The costs of abandoning the world we built
Guest Columnist Bo Goergen argues that abandoning the post-WWII order threatens the American power and prosperity it was designed to protect.
Gwendolyn Beetham, Amy Hillier, and Jessa Lingel | Don't appease a bully
Guest columnists Gwendolyn Beetham, Amy Hillier, and Jessa Lingel argue that discrimination against transgender people is illegal and call for support from the Penn community.
Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford | Leaving Penn was the best decision that I ever made
Guest Columnist Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford reflects on whether transferring from Penn was a good idea for him, and whether it would be a good idea for other people.
Bo Goergen | The Constitution leaves no room for presidential tax hikes
Guest Columnist Bo Goergen argues that President Trump’s tariff policy violates the Constitution's separation of powers and taxes Americans without representation.
Nick Foretek | How to redress Penn’s budget issues: A modest proposal
Guest Columnist Nick Foretek satirically offers solutions to the University’s budgetary issues.
Penn Carey Law Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild | Stop the weaponization of immigration law to suppress free speech!
The Penn Carey Law Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild calls on Penn to condemn the weaponization of immigration law against free speech.
Letter from the President | To the Class of 2029: Celebrate your wins, but don't fear rejection
The President of The Daily Pennsylvanian Abhiram Juvvadi reflects on navigating challenges and growth at Penn.
Alan Cotler | Is Penn rearranging chairs on the Titanic?
Guest Columnist Alan Cotler argues that Penn needs athletic scholarships, not new coaches.
STEMM Faculty | Great STEMM research requires more than funding
Members of STEMM faculty urge the Penn administration to stand firm to uphold the principles upon which Penn was founded.
Andrii Smytsniuk | Condolences to Kyiv: Ukraine, King Solomon, and Donald Trump
Guest Columnist Andrii Smytsniuk reflects on President Donald Trump’s recent interactions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Zak Baker | Patriotism and Christianity in the age of Trump
Guest Columnist Zak Baker argues that during the second coming of Trump, belief has become a transformational force for good.
Amy Offner and Sam Layding | Penn must not obey in advance
Guest Columnists Amy Offner and Sam Layding encourage Penn employees to push back against administration's anticipatory obedience to executive orders.
Undergraduate Assembly | Why the UA passed its Investments Transparency Resolution
The Undergraduate Assembly explains the reasoning behind its Investment Transparency Resolution.
Alan Cotler and Robert Litan | Educating Ivy League student-athletes
Guest columnists Alan Cotler and Robert Litan advise Ivy League student-athletes to understand their rights to scholarships and more — and bring them up to date on litigation that affects their futures and the futures of thousands more Ivy League student-athletes who will follow them.
The 2024 Report on Diversity at The Daily Pennsylvanian, Inc.
The information in this report reflects the fall 2024 demographics of 260 members of the organization, across The Daily Pennsylvanian, 34th Street Magazine, and Under the Button.
Letter from the President | Staying informed is a responsibility we collectively share
Abhiram Juvvadi, the president of The Daily Pennsylvanian, urges the greater Penn community to stay informed and engaged.