Yomi Abdi | Amy Wax is not an anomaly

By Yomi Abdi · Feb. 3, 2022

Columnist Yomi Abdi explains how Amy Wax's recent racist remarks highlight the broader issue of racism in academia. 

Jaden Cloobeck | Stories to Stop Hazing

By Jaden Cloobeck · Feb. 2, 2022

Columnist Jaden Cloobeck encourages students to openly talk about hazing in order to change the narrative and put an end to hazing on campus. 

Caroline Magdolen | Penn Was Never a Need-Blind School

By Caroline Magdolen · Jan. 28, 2022

Columnist Caroline Magdolen demands that Penn students and administrators recognize that Penn’s current admission practices are not need-blind, and fight for a legal methodology for admissions and financial aid distribution. 

Varun Saraswathula | Relief exists in the here and now

By Varun Saraswathula · Jan. 26, 2022

Columnist Varun Saraswathula argues for the benefits of mindfulness practices and taking a step back from the stresses of everyday life. 

Lexi Boccuzzi | Diversity of thought is dying in academia

By Lexi Boccuzzi · Jan. 26, 2022

Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi argues that college campuses are increasingly suppressing free speech, harming us and our education systems as a consequence.

​​Jesse Zhang | Let’s talk about the viral Wharton tweet

By Jesse Zhang · Jan. 25, 2022

Columnist Jesse Zhang discusses how the recently viral Wharton tweet reveals some of the shortcomings of Wharton's education system. 

16 Penn Law Organizations | Statement in support of Lia Thomas

By Ellen Heiman , Maya Satya Reddy , Jay Hauser and Anne Blackman · Jan. 25, 2022

In a guest column, 16 law organizations explain why Lia Thomas and all other transgender athletes deserve to be able to compete in women's sports. 

Editorial | President Magill, here’s what Penn students want you to know

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · Jan. 24, 2022

The Daily Pennsylvanian's Editorial Board discusses how Penn's new president can make a positive impact on Penn during her term. 

Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes | Penn’s Broken Promises to the Black Residents of "University City"

By Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes · Jan. 23, 2022

Guest columnists from the Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes underscore the racism of Penn-trification and urge Penn students and administrators to act now to address the housing crisis in University City.

Kayla Cotter | Penn’s early-move-in policies were a disaster

By Kayla Cotter · Jan. 20, 2022

Columnist Kayla Cotter argues that Penn's early move-in protocols were poorly planned and led to chaos among the student body. 

Asaad Manzar | Letter from the Opinion Editor: Your opinion matters

By Asaad Manzar · Jan. 19, 2022

Opinion editor Asaad Manzar defines the mission of the DP's opinion section, and encourages members of the Penn community to engage with the DP. 

Jaden Cloobeck | Let’s discuss Jan. 6, not avoid it

By Jaden Cloobeck · Jan. 18, 2022

Columnist Jaden Cloobeck encourages students to expand their perspectives by engaging in difficult conversations with people of different political beliefs. 

Stacey Bevan | Equitable Paid Family Leave demands better legislation

By Stacey Bevan · Jan. 14, 2022

Guest columnist Stacey Bevan discusses why current federal policies surrounding paid family leave need serious reform. 

Hallie Swanson | Remote learning was a disaster; let’s make this the last time

By Hallie Swanson · Jan. 13, 2022

Guest columnist Hallie Swanson argues that remote learning was a disaster that Penn should never return to again. 

Jesse Zhang | Yesterday’s challenge, today’s reflection, tomorrow’s action

By Jesse Zhang · Dec. 13, 2021

Columnist Jesse Zhang discusses the importance of taking small steps to tackle larger issues in 2022. 

Hindus for Human Rights | In support of the Dismantling Global Hindutva conference

By Raju Rajagopal and Sunita Viswanath · Dec. 11, 2021

In a guest column, the cofounders of Hindus for Human Rights discuss their support for the Dismantling Global Hindutva conference.

Nat Graham | Why the men’s basketball team sits for the anthem

By Nat Graham · Dec. 11, 2021

Penn men's basketball team Associate Head Coach Nat Graham explains why the team decided to sit during the national anthem.