Guest columnists Alan Cotler and Robert Litan argue that by allowing full merit and athletic scholarships, Penn (as well as the other Ivy League schools) can be competitive with other institutions in athletics as well as other disciplines.
Columnist Jaden Cloobeck writes about how he learned to be more mindful and slow down, making his college experience better and more intentional.
Guest columnist Artur Vllahiu writes about how death doesn't need to be a source of fear. Citing different existentialist philosophers, Vllahiu makes the case for how thinking about death can actually make us feel better.
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The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board
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Aug. 8, 2021
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board implores Penn students to abide by the University's new mask mandate, citing the contagious nature of the Delta variant of COVID-19.
Matthew Liu | Beware riders, high ride sharing prices are here to stay
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Matthew Liu
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Aug. 4, 2021
Columnist Matthew Liu writes about the increase in prices for ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft, and argues that anticompetitive behavior is partly to blame.
Daniel Gurevitch | Dear Mayor Kenney, keep MLK Drive closed to cars
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Daniel Gurevitch
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Aug. 1, 2021
Columnist Daniel Gurevitch argues that MLK Drive should remain closed to cars even after pandemic restrictions lift, citing benefits to Philadelphians' mental and physical health.
Daniel Gurevitch | Dear Mayor Kenney, keep MLK Drive closed to cars
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Daniel Gurevitch
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Aug. 1, 2021
Columnist Daniel Gurevitch argues that MLK Drive should remain closed to cars even after pandemic restrictions lift, citing benefits to Philadelphians' mental and physical health.
Columnist Jaden Cloobeck writes about how he learned to be more mindful and slow down, making his college experience better and more intentional.
Guest columnist Artur Vllahiu writes about how death doesn't need to be a source of fear. Citing different existentialist philosophers, Vllahiu makes the case for how thinking about death can actually make us feel better.
Penn Leads the Vote | Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 26th amendment — vote this fall
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Penn Leads the Vote
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July 21, 2021
Penn Leads the Vote encourages students to vote on the 50th anniversary of the passage of the 26th amendment: the amendment that granted Americans 18 and older the right to vote.
Jaden Cloobeck | NROTC students take classes with exams. Why don’t they count for credit?
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Jaden Cloobeck
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July 21, 2021
Columnist Jaden Cloobeck argues that it is unacceptable for NROTC students at Penn to have their naval science coursework go uncredited.
Columnist Asaad Manzar writes a letter to Penn's new transfer class, offering advice to new students adapting to Penn for the first time.
Guest columnist and 2012 Wharton graduate Andrew Murray Dunn writes about the folly of achievement culture and blind pursuit of the rat race.
Jaden Cloobeck | Why Amy Gutmann was a transformative president, and what we need next
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Jaden Cloobeck
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July 11, 2021
Columnist Jaden Cloobeck writes about how Amy Gutmann transformed Penn during her tenure at Penn, and how her successor should prioritize listening and open communication with Penn's student body.
Columnist Matthew Liu argues that members of the Penn community should not expect significant changes with the University president that succeeds Amy Gutmann. He writes about how criticisms directed towards her often reference issues that are inherent to all large institutions.
Columnist Andy Yoon writes about the folly of American exceptionalism and how the United States isn't always going to be on top — unless we do something about it.
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi writes about the 4th of July, and how celebrating it is not incommensurate with valid criticism of our nation.
Columnist Matthew Liu writes about how one of our Founding Fathers — Thomas Paine — was the surprise progressive at the heart of America's inception.
Surayya Walters | Why didn't I learn about the Tulsa Massacre in school?
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Surayya Walters
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July 3, 2021
Columnist Surayya Walters writes about the Tulsa Massacre and how important it is for Americans to learn about it in all aspects of academics, including business.
Columnist Jaden Cloobeck writes about constructive patriotism and how criticism isn't a sign of disrespect — it's a sign of love for one's nation.
Caroline Magdolen | So you want a third party? Support ranked choice voting.
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Caroline Magdolen
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June 27, 2021
Columnist Caroline Magdolen writes about ranked choice voting and how it is a better way of electing candidates compared to the standard winner-take-all system. She argues that we should include ranked choice voting wherever we can — starting with the clubs and organizations that we are a part of.
Columnist Lark Yan writes about cooking, a habit she developed in the wake of COVID-19. She describes the excitement, friendships, and joy that resulted from her pandemic-inspired time in the kitchen.
Maisy Sylvan | The Philadelphia Zoo is open for the summer — don’t go
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Maisy Sylvan
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June 24, 2021
Guest columnist Maisy Sylvan argues that despite being popular attractions, zoos are immoral in their violation of animal wellbeing and that we should avoid them. She offers animal-friendly alternatives to frequent during the summer as we decide on post-pandemic plans.
