Guest Columns
Walden Green | It’s about the cones
Former Street editor-in-chief Walden Green reflects on the DP’s internal politicking, and why we shouldn’t lose sight of what really matters.
Julia Fischer | Fact-check: ‘Curiosity killed the cat’
Former Copy Editor Julia Fischer contemplates a college experience defined by curiosity and encourages others to investigate and explore.
Jesse Zhang | Cheers to never having it 'normal'
Former DP President Jesse Zhang reflects on the abnormality of his time at Penn, finding resilience and purpose in navigating unprecedented times.
Esther Lim | Dear sports
Former Sports Editor Esther Lim reflects on her favorite moments of action in Penn sports.
Matthew Frank | Memories from the DP’s only section that matters
Former Sports Editor Matthew Frank reflects on four years in one of the strangest niches in journalism: college sports.
Allyson Nelson | If you love something, let it go
Former Copy Editor Allyson Nelson details how pursuing multiple interests can help you appreciate their individual importance.
Tulia Falleti | The aftermath I had feared is here
Guest columnist Tulia Falleti writes to resign from the position of Chair of the Faculty Senate.
George Honig | It was a mistake to send in the police to end the encampment
Guest columnist George Honig argues Penn administration should not have sent in police to end the encampment.
Ben Messafi | The encampment is self-destructing
Guest columnist Ben Messafi argues the first step to proper civil discourse and de-escalation on campus is to end the encampment.
Zack Ben-Ezra | The free speech double standard
Guest columnist Zack Ben-Ezra calls on Penn leadership to fairly and even handedly uphold free speech and university policy in a viewpoint-neutral manner.
Ann Farnsworth-Alvear and Zita Cristina Nunes | Why Penn’s guidelines on open expression matter so much right now
Guest columnists Ann Farnsworth-Alvear and Zita Cristina Nunes urge the Penn administration to negotiate with protesters and protect freedom of speech on campus.
Olivia Haynie, Jack Starobin, Evie Klein | Three Jewish students say: stop attacking our professors
Guest Columnists Olivia Haynie, Jack Starobin, and Evie Klein write about their experiences as Jewish students of professors accused of antisemitism.
Natalie Minkovsky | Student protests at Penn
Guest Columnist and Penn parent Natalie Minkovsky praises student protestors’ act of moral conviction and calls on the University’s administration to engage in a dialogue.
Omonye Osezua | Navigating dual disadvantage
Guest Columnist Omonye Osezua highlights her experiences and urges Penn to enhance the visibility and accessibility of its support services for FGLI students.
Tulia Falleti | The billboard trucks are back
Guest columnist and Faculty Senate Chair Tulia Falleti urges Penn administration to protect peaceful protest and engage with students.
Garv Mehdiratta | Penn must pay its ASL lecturers more
Guest Columnist Garv Mehdiratta argues that Penn must rectify disparities in compensation for its ASL lecturers before it’s too late.
Olivia Haynie | Penn’s Jewish community has been anything but united since before Oct. 7
Guest Columnist Olivia Haynie reflects on her time in Penn’s Jewish community and how she has seen it fracture.
Yoni Hillman | What would the Talmud say?
Guest Columnist Yoni Hillman applies ancient Jewish wisdom in considering student protests of the war in Gaza.
Daniel Hopkins and Gall Sigler | On-campus protests reflect stark generational divide on Israel-Palestine
Guest Columnists Daniel Hopkins and Gall Sigler argue it’s not just the Penn community–survey evidence shows a stark generational divide on Israel-Palestine.