Mariana Martinez | I’m just a girl: Of course I need to justify everything I do

By Mariana Martinez · June 25, 2024

Columnist Mariana Martinez dissects the “I’m just a girl” social media phenomenon and assesses the effects it might have on gender norms and their perception.

Mert Kayabas | What do we want out of our first year?

By Mert Kayabas · June 6, 2024

Columnist Mert Kayabas outlines his vision for a genuine, balanced, and enriching college experience.

Olivia Nicastro | Trump's conviction fuels political divide

By Olivia Nicastro · June 5, 2024

Columnist Olivia Nicastro examines the potential consequences of Donald Trump's conviction on political division and social cohesion in America.

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Jasminda Madrid | Borrow a hammock and break your routine

By Jasminda Madrid · June 19, 2024

Columnist Jasminda Madrid suggests that finding time to relax is essential for improving your well-being and breaking free from the stresses of daily routines.

Meihuan Yu | Unproductive by design: the last summer before college

By Meihuan Yu · June 13, 2024

Columnist Meihuan Yu asks the Class of 2028 to savor their final summer before college with rest and meaningful downtime.

Natalia Reyes | On retaliatory medical leaves and the deans who uphold them

By Natalia Reyes · June 11, 2024

Guest Columnist Natalia Reyes argues that medical leaves should not be used to retaliate against students attempting to report discrimination and harassment at Penn.

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Natalia Reyes | On retaliatory medical leaves and the deans who uphold them

By Natalia Reyes · June 11, 2024

Guest Columnist Natalia Reyes argues that medical leaves should not be used to retaliate against students attempting to report discrimination and harassment at Penn.

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Mert Kayabas | What do we want out of our first year?

By Mert Kayabas · June 6, 2024

Columnist Mert Kayabas outlines his vision for a genuine, balanced, and enriching college experience.

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Olivia Nicastro | Trump's conviction fuels political divide

By Olivia Nicastro · June 5, 2024

Columnist Olivia Nicastro examines the potential consequences of Donald Trump's conviction on political division and social cohesion in America.

Sevda Aghayeva | Sharing a Penn success story

By Sevda Aghayeva · June 2, 2024

Guest columnist Sevda Aghayeva reflects on the personal and professional journey that brought her to Penn.

Jack Lakis | Flipped classrooms aren’t putting the wind in my SAIL

By Jack Lakis · May 29, 2024

Columnist Jack Lakis claims that Penn’s SAIL initiative is missing the mark for students.

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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.

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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.

The Graduation Issue 2024: Columns from the DP's graduating seniors

By Yomi Abdi · May 16, 2024

Senior columns cover the highs and lows of Penn, and everything in between.

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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.

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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.

Fiona Miller | Ambitions, amnesia, and ambivalence

By Fiona Miller · May 14, 2024

Columnist Fiona Miller encourages students to remember and revive abandoned aspirations.

Emily Chang | Check your email, it may just change your life

By Emily Chang · May 14, 2024

Former Deputy Opinion Editor and podcast host Emily Chang, reflects on her positive Penn experience, thanks to one email that thankfully altered her future.