Columnist David Tran anecdotally discusses the student impact of Penn’s funding cuts resulting from President Donald Trump’s budget freeze.
Columnist Harman Chahal calls on the Penn community to ditch the Ubers and embrace the community more by taking SEPTA.
Senior Columnist Diya Choksey explores the uncertain journey to adulthood for Gen Z, arguing that growing sideways, not up, might just be the new norm.
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Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford
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April 24, 2025
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.
Lindsay Muneton ⎹ The art of self-promotion: Penn practice or plague?
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Lindsay Muneton
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April 23, 2025
Columnist Lindsay Muneton comments on the self-promotion mentality that Penn fosters within its students, discussing its pros and cons.
Columnist Namrata Pradeep argues that if Luigi Mangione receives the death penalty, we can kiss goodbye our right to a fair trial.
Columnist Namrata Pradeep argues that if Luigi Mangione receives the death penalty, we can kiss goodbye our right to a fair trial.
Columnist Harman Chahal calls on the Penn community to ditch the Ubers and embrace the community more by taking SEPTA.
Senior Columnist Diya Choksey explores the uncertain journey to adulthood for Gen Z, arguing that growing sideways, not up, might just be the new norm.
Columnist Ingrid Holmquist explores Penn students’ double standards surrounding crime.
Bo Goergen | The Constitution leaves no room for presidential tax hikes
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Bo Goergen
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April 18, 2025
Guest Columnist Bo Goergen argues that President Trump’s tariff policy violates the Constitution's separation of powers and taxes Americans without representation.
Francesco Salamone | You’re not an overachiever. You’re unreflective.
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Francesco Salamone
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April 17, 2025
Columnist Francesco Salamone urges us to reflect after each of our ambitious experiences to develop a culture of abundance rather than hunger for achievement.
Senior Columnist Ananya Shah argues that investing in student-athletes is essential to building campus spirit and staying competitive in Division I sports.
Columnist Eden Liu argues that universities must require civic education to address the alarming decline in political literacy and safeguard the future of democracy.
Solemei Scamaroni | Harvard took a stand. Penn must do the same
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Solemei Scamaroni
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April 16, 2025
Columnist Solemei Scamaroni urges Penn to follow Harvard’s lead and stand firm against political interference in academia while defending its core values of academic freedom and independent thought.
Columnist Roshan Gopal argues that we should embrace AI for learning at Penn instead of attempting to stave it off.
Nick Foretek | How to redress Penn’s budget issues: A modest proposal
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Nick Foretek
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April 16, 2025
Guest Columnist Nick Foretek satirically offers solutions to the University’s budgetary issues.
Senior Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka argues that Penn’s humanities courses can adjust their curriculum to reduce the use of AI assistance.
Editorial | Protect the Penn we were promised
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The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board
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April 15, 2025
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board paves the way for Penn to move forward amid the ongoing attacks on higher education.
Penn Carey Law Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild | Stop the weaponization of immigration law to suppress free speech!
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Penn Carey Law Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild
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April 15, 2025
The Penn Carey Law Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild calls on Penn to condemn the weaponization of immigration law against free speech.
Columnist Liala Sofi argues that Penn’s curriculum overlooks one essential lesson, what it means to serve others.
Senior columnist Mia Vesely discusses First Amendment rights on college campuses amid student detentions and deportations.
Arshiya Pant | If academic freedom is dying, we can’t go down without a fight
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Arshiya Pant
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April 11, 2025
Columnist and Deputy Opinion Editor Arshiya Pant argues that with everything at stake due to federal funding cuts, every exercise of intellectual freedom counts.
