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106 Penn Faculty and AAUP-Penn | Letter in support of the RA unionization campaign

By Penn Chapter of the American Association of University Professors and 106 Penn Faculty Members · April 2, 2023

106 Penn faculty members and AAUP-Penn sign a letter in support of the unionization efforts of Penn's Resident Advisors and Graduate Resident Advisors.

Liala Sofi | Penn Dining workers deserve better

By Liala Sofi · March 29, 2023

Columnist Liala Sofi argues for Penn to conduct worker satisfaction surveys that guarantee anonymity to effectively tackle issues surrounding its relationship with dissatisfied workers

Keshav Ramesh | Pay attention to the Philly mayoral election

By Keshav Ramesh · March 29, 2023

Columnist Keshav Ramesh asserts that Penn students should pay attention to this year’s Philadelphia mayoral race prior to the primary in May.

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Anni Paradise | Death to the GPA

By Anni Paradise · March 31, 2023

Columnist Anni Paradise argues that the American GPA system hinders students’ ability to develop genuine passion for their work and hobbies during college, through this intense and not necessarily useful way of measuring academic progress.

Editorial | Dear Class of 2027: What Penn admissions won’t tell you

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · March 30, 2023

The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board provides the Class of 2027 with a more detailed and realistic view of campus culture than what Penn Admissions showcases.

Fiona Miller | Congratulations, but you might hate it here

By Fiona Miller · March 30, 2023

Columnist Fiona Miller reminds students, new and old, of the importance of gratitude in aligning Penn expectations with reality.

Fiona Miller | Congratulations, but you might hate it here

By Fiona Miller · March 30, 2023

Columnist Fiona Miller reminds students, new and old, of the importance of gratitude in aligning Penn expectations with reality.

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Liala Sofi | Penn Dining workers deserve better

By Liala Sofi · March 29, 2023

Columnist Liala Sofi argues for Penn to conduct worker satisfaction surveys that guarantee anonymity to effectively tackle issues surrounding its relationship with dissatisfied workers

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Keshav Ramesh | Pay attention to the Philly mayoral election

By Keshav Ramesh · March 29, 2023

Columnist Keshav Ramesh asserts that Penn students should pay attention to this year’s Philadelphia mayoral race prior to the primary in May.

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Riane Lumer | Teaching and research are not mutually exclusive

By Riane Lumer · March 27, 2023

Columnist Riane Lumer critiques the prioritization of research over teaching among Penn’s faculty.

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Jaden Cloobeck | How to make friends in a new place

By Jaden Cloobeck · March 25, 2023

Guest columnist Jaden Cloobeck details actionable advice for how to build your community in a new area.

Editorial | Penn, respect the rights of student workers

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · March 23, 2023

The Daily Pennsylvanian's Editorial Board calls on Penn to remain neutral as RAs and GAs continue their unionization process. The University must allow student workers to make well-informed choices for themselves.

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John L. Jackson, Jr. | Help shape Penn’s future

By John L. Jackson, Jr. · March 22, 2023

Dean John Jackson Jr. urges the Penn community to communicate their insights on how to improve and advance the University.

C.H. Henry | Goodbye green space

By C.H. Henry · March 21, 2023

Columnist C.H. Henry critiques the current flurry of construction which prioritizes erecting new buildings over enhancing the old ones.

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Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford | In Praise of Quechua Minors and Chichewa Certificates

By Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford · March 20, 2023

Columnist Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford argues that Penn should expand its minors and language certificates to cover more languages.

Isabella Glassman | Pass/fail it, unless you’re in the College

By Isabella Glassman · March 17, 2023

Columnist Isabella Glassman compares the unequal general education and pass/fail policies across schools which leave students in the College less freedom to pass/fail and more classes to take.

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Aksa Choudhry | Rethinking needles: how Philadelphia’s exchange programs are changing the narrative

By Aksa Choudhry · March 16, 2023

Columnist Aksa Choudhry argues that Philadelphia’s needle exchange programs have proven to be an effective means of harm reduction despite stigma.

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Vinay Khosla | Blinded by privilege: the homelessness prejudice at Penn

By Vinay Khosla · March 15, 2023

Columnist Vinay Khosla argues that the general wealth of Penn’s student body blinds them to the nuances of homelessness and perpetuates discriminatory stereotypes.

Cathy Li and Fiona Miller | The politics of public transit

By Cathy Li and Fiona Miller · March 14, 2023

Columnists Cathy Li and Fiona Miller discuss how complexities like race and gender play into the conversation about public transit.

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Zara Tena | International students bring a unique openness to campus culture

By Zara Tena · March 13, 2023

Columnist Zara Tena explores how international culture at Penn seems to be friendlier than American culture, and how students can change that.

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Brett Seaton | Take advantage of the venture ecosystem at Penn

By Brett Seaton · March 2, 2023

Columnist Brett Seaton addresses the opaque world of venture funding and what macroeconomic movements in the capital markets that Penn students need to know.

Lexi Boccuzzi | Redefining the “silent majority”

By Lexi Boccuzzi · March 2, 2023

Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi debunks the characterization of conservative views as extreme or alien and asserts that they may be closer to home than you expect.

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Andrew Lou | Laundry room etiquette, anyone?

By Andrew Lou · March 1, 2023

Columnist Andrew Lou argues for the importance of mutual conscientiousness, especially when it comes to shared campus spaces.

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