Guest columnist Bo Goergen argues that higher education emphasizes America’s failures without adequately teaching its achievements and institutions, leaving students pessimistic rather than equipped to improve their country.
Guest columnist Hilah Kohen spotlights leeway for police violence in the proposed open expression guidelines, arguing that Penn has previously violated its own policies.
Columnist Eden Liu argues that with so little skin in the game, most Penn students should abstain from voting in local Philadelphia races.
The Latest
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The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board
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April 23, 2026
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board argues that Penn's student health services are ineffective and inaccessible for many students.
Columnist Dew Udagedara outlines how a change in enrollment and class culture can cut AI off from the source.
Columnist Lindsay Muneton criticizes Penn students’ habit of neglecting themselves, emphasizing that the appearance of success comes at great personal costs.
Columnist Lindsay Muneton criticizes Penn students’ habit of neglecting themselves, emphasizing that the appearance of success comes at great personal costs.
Guest columnist Hilah Kohen spotlights leeway for police violence in the proposed open expression guidelines, arguing that Penn has previously violated its own policies.
Columnist Eden Liu argues that with so little skin in the game, most Penn students should abstain from voting in local Philadelphia races.
Editorial | Penn is closing the door on open expression
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The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board
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April 16, 2026
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board argues that the recent proposed guidelines on open expression leave no room for effective protest at Penn.
Committee on Undergraduate Education Chair Coren Apicella defends the curricular reform process.
Columnist Lawson Miller criticizes the motivations of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission investigation and defends the University’s refusal to comply with its subpoena.
School of Arts and Sciences faculty Jessa Lingel, Marcia Chatelain, and Gwendolyn Beetham argue that the curricular reform process is not representative of faculty.
Columnist Sienna Bevan explores how “world-class” health care remains a hollow promise for West Philadelphia.
Editorial | Students should choose their Commencement speaker
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The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board
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April 9, 2026
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board comments on recent frustrations arising from Penn’s selected Commencement speaker.
Columnist Kamau Louis argues that students opposed to the upcoming Ben Shapiro event should stay home.
Guest columnists Carolyn Marvin, Diana Mutz, and Robin Pemantle criticize Penn's new draft of Open Expression Guidelines.
Columnist Sose Hovannisian argues that Penn has failed the nation on its semiquincentennial, despite being uniquely positioned to embrace its connection to the American Revolution.
Senior columnist Andy Mei comments on the recent ruling about the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s demands.
Editorial | The UA budget failed to deliver
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The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board
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April 2, 2026
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board critiques the Undergraduate Assembly’s budget for the next academic year.
Columnist Dew Udagedara explores how opportunity presents itself for Penn first years.
Letter to the Editor | Water Center response to proposed Philadelphia school closures
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Howard Neukrug
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April 1, 2026
The Water Center at Penn opposes the proposed closure of two Philadelphia public schools.
Columnist Peter Kennedy argues that the band’s March Madness cheer is not just a bad look for Penn, but ultimately a greater insult to our very own student-athletes.
