Opinion
Hanadi Abdulkadir | Why social media and Palestinian activism goes hand in hand
Columnist Hanadi Abdulkadir explores why social media activism is crucial to ensure the survival of Palestinian stories.
Sose Hovannisian | The pedagogic power of Instagram
Columnist Sose Hovannisian argues that now more than ever, social media platforms like Instagram play a crucial role in mass communication.
Kiyah Akins | Being an African American student at Penn is exhilarating… and exhausting
Columnist Kiyah Akins sheds lights on the African American experience at Penn and emphasizes the importance of African American centered organizations.
Sarah Alkhafaji and PLTV | Why voting is a privilege, and why you should care about it
Guest Columnist Sarah Alkhafaji, a College senior with Penn Leads the Vote, calls on the Penn community to cast their vote this Election Day.
Brett Seaton | What job should you choose after graduation?
Columnist Brett Seaton discusses the career selection process at Penn and how to think probabilistically about your future.
David J. Shapiro | Amy Wax, Liz Magill, and Hypocrisy
Guest Columnist David J. Shapiro argues that the University’s response to the Palestine Writes Literature Festival and the pro-Palestine rallies calling for “resistance” and “revolution” demonstrate that Professor Wax is the victim of selective prosecution and an insidious double standard.
Spencer Gibbs | Do you love democracy? Then vote Republican.
Columnist Spencer Gibbs prescribes changing parties to vote in the 2024 election primaries.
Penn Democrats | Why you should vote this year
Penn Democrats urge the Penn community to vote on Nov. 7 in light of recent United States Supreme Court decisions and efforts to dismantle our fundamental rights.
Andrew Stratton | Spread thin from too many exams at once? Exam periods can help.
Columnist Andrew Stratton explains why midterms should be set around scheduled times for the betterment of students and work-life balance.
Mritika Senthil | Behind the letters: The stranglehold of Greek life and the “scene” on campus culture
Columnist Mritika Senthil examines the cost of social status on campus after reflecting on her own rejection from a frat party and distance from Penn’s South Asian community.
SP2 Students and Alumni | In solidarity with Palestine
Over 120 SP2 students and alumni stand against the genocide of Palestinian people in Gaza and call upon SP2 to do the same.
Clever Earth | Pushing the red button: the case for nuking back
Columnist Clever Earth proposes that implementing a retaliatory policy may be rational if it maximizes the probability of deterrence success.
Alex Baxter | "Never again, for anyone"
Former Columnist Alex Baxter reflects on the past month’s impacts on Penn’s sense of unity, and urges the community to stand up for justice.
Chloe Chen | The Penn Museum should be free for all Philadelphians
Columnist Chloe Chen suggests that the Penn Museum’s admission fees belie a greater issue of educational gatekeeping to produce intellectual elites.
Lala Mustafa | A nation on defense: Dismantling misinformation against Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Guest Columnist Lala Mustafa explains the history of the Azerbaijani people in Nagorno-Karabakh in light of recent conflict in the region.
Editorial | Understanding the DP's coverage of campus, donor reactions amid violence in Gaza and Israel
The Daily Pennsylvanian’s Editorial Board encourages the Penn community to stay actively informed and engage with news coverage.
Benjamin Nathans | Liz Magill, free speech, and hostile takeovers
Guest Columnist Benjamin Nathans explains why Liz Magill should not resign and calls on Penn not to fall victim to a hostile takeover that limits free speech and debate.
Andrew Stratton | Fatphobia has no place in Penn culture
Columnist Andrew Stratton explains the problem with fatphobia and why it’s still an issue today.
Franklin Li | Ben Franklin’s personal flaws should not diminish his achievements
Columnist Franklin Li believes that we should not be overly critical of Benjamin Franklin for not always acting in accordance with present-day moral standards.