Philadelphia Graduate Students | A response to the dismantling of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment

By Philadelphia Graduate Students · May 19, 2024

Philadelphia-area graduate student workers come together to criticize Penn’s decision to dismantle the Gaza Solidarity Encampment.

Eyal Yakoby | The mischaracterization of the encampment is dangerous to the Penn community

By Eyal Yakoby · May 17, 2024

Guest Columnist Eyal Yakoby writes about how the fabrication of what has happened on Penn’s campus furthers harm to students and undermines peaceful protest.

Imran Siddiqui | Finding your space

By Imran Siddiqui · May 16, 2024

Former Editor-in-Chief Imran Siddiqui reflects on what his time at the DP taught him about the work that goes into creating meaningful change on campus and beyond.

Eashwar Kantemneni | Keeping an open mind

By Eashwar Kantemneni · May 16, 2024

Former Deputy Sports Editor Eashwar Kantemneni takes us through his initial dislike for journalism, to The DP becoming an integral part of his college experience.

Walden Green | It’s about the cones

By Walden Green · May 16, 2024

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’

By Julia Fischer · May 15, 2024

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'

By Jesse Zhang · May 15, 2024

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

By Esther Lim · May 15, 2024

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

By Matthew Frank · May 14, 2024

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

By Allyson Nelson · May 13, 2024

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

By Tulia Falleti · May 13, 2024

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

By George Honig · May 12, 2024

Guest columnist George Honig argues Penn administration should not have sent in police to end the encampment.

Ben Messafi | The encampment is self-destructing

By Ben Messafi · May 7, 2024

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

By Zack Ben-Ezra · May 7, 2024

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

By Ann Farnsworth-Alvear and Zita Cristina Nunes · May 6, 2024

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

By Evie Klein , Olivia Haynie and Jack Starobin · May 6, 2024

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

By Natalie Minkovsky · May 6, 2024

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.