Kayla Cotter | The only thing deeply rooted in this Nation’s history and tradition is inequality

By Kayla Cotter · July 4, 2022

Columnist Kayla Cotter highlights the problems with originalism, and discusses how we should not look backward to decide the future. 

Isabel Engel | Feeling hopeless? Here is how to take action against the reversal of Roe v. Wade

By Isabel Engel · June 30, 2022

Columnist Isabel Engel shares the importance of political activism in light of the Supreme Court’s ruling that stripped federal abortion rights protections.

Sam Zou | ‘Me time’ is as important as ‘we time’

By Sam Zou · June 25, 2022

Columnist Sam Zou shares his story of learning to enjoy solitude and letting go of less meaningful connections in life.

Allison Santa-Cruz | The overturning of Roe v. Wade harms America’s most vulnerable

By Allison Santa-Cruz · June 24, 2022

Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz highlights the impact the overturning of Roe v. Wade will have on vulnerable populations and calls on students to vote in their interest.

Keshav Ramesh | It's time to end unpaid internships

By Keshav Ramesh · June 24, 2022

Columnist Keshav Ramesh argues that many unpaid internships can be exploitative in nature, so it’s time to understand why the practice needs to end. 

Isabel Engel | Resume building or relaxation? What summer should really be about

By Isabel Engel · June 21, 2022

Columnist Isabel Engel shares the importance of finding balance during summer break, especially amidst Penn's pre-professional culture.

Katie Francis | Mental health in the wake of gun violence

By Katie Francis · June 19, 2022

Katie Francis examines how gun violence impacts mental health and what we can do about it.

Eve Rosenblum | The Optimization Age

By Eve Rosenblum · June 15, 2022

Columnist Eve Rosenblum questions the use of online profiles and preferences in choosing roommates and encourages Penn students to go random in their selection.

Allison Santa-Cruz | Plagiarism undermines the purpose of higher education but is caused by the pressures of it

By Allison Santa-Cruz · June 14, 2022

Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz analyzes the role of plagiarism within our academic community and in the context of college admissions.

Sangeet Anand | Is ESG a hoax?

By Sangeet Anand · June 13, 2022

Columnist Sangeet Anand argues that Penn should stand as a leader for positive environmental change by investing more towards sustainable initiatives. 

Sam Zou | Dear transfer students: don’t compare, explore

By Sam Zou · June 4, 2022

Columnist Sam Zou shares his personal experiences as a transfer student in high school and college, encouraging prospective transfer students to explore and embrace Penn.

Emilia Onuonga | Thoughts and prayers are not enough

By Emilia Onuonga · May 28, 2022

Guest columnist Emilia Onuonga calls on America to tackle gun violence, detailing several key actions that must be taken.  

Raman Mitra | Amy Wax’s hypocritical attack on Indian Americans: fear, jealousy, or racism?

By Raman Mitra · May 20, 2022

Physician-scientist and Indian American Raman Mitra, a 1985 M.D.-Ph.D. graduate who completed his residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 1989, moves beyond personal indignation to dissect the Amy Wax controversy.

Julia Esposito | The key to self-confidence

By Julia Esposito · May 19, 2022

Julia Esposito, former 34th Street writer, contemplates the struggles of coping with rejection and encourages students to seek internal validation. 

Sam Zou | ‘Don’t say gay’ also means ‘don’t say straight’

By Sam Zou · May 17, 2022

Columnist Sam Zou argues that Florida’s Don’t Say Gay Bill has a national impact and may endanger LGBTQ youth who already lack access to a supportive community.

Agatha Advincula | ‘We're going forward, but nothing changes.’

By Agatha Advincula · May 15, 2022

Agatha Advinculca, former DP opinion deputy editor, takes an existential look at her past four years at the DP and Penn.  

Kylie Cooper | Why I came to Penn to be a photographer

By Kylie Cooper · May 12, 2022

Kylie Cooper, former photo editor of The Daily Pennsylvanian, reflects on the opportunities she received as a Penn student, a school that isn’t meant for photojournalism.