Varun Saraswathula | Give your vaccinated friends a hug (Consensually, of course)

By Varun Saraswathula · April 23, 2021

Columnist Varun Saraswathula digs into when vaccinated individuals are able to hug their friends again.

Vyshnavi Kosigishroff & Eric Orts | Why does Penn lag on climate divestment?

By Eric W. Orts and Vyshnavi Kosigishroff · April 22, 2021

Vyshnavi Kosigishroff and Eric Orts argue that the University's trustees must stand up against conflicts of interest and help change Penn's stance on the climate crisis.

Editorial | It’s past time for affordable summer classes

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · April 22, 2021

The Daily Pennsylvanian's Editorial Board argues that Penn needs to reduce the cost of summer classes given the pandemic's impact on internships and other summer opportunities.

AAUP–Penn | Best practices for course stopping times under the new schedule

By Penn Chapter of the American Association of University Professors · April 20, 2021

In the absence of formal guidelines, AAUP–Penn proposes best practices on the length of instructional periods.

Taja Mazaj | Penn’s zero-emissions promise is meaningless

By Taja Mazaj · April 19, 2021

Columnist Taja Mazaj argues that Penn needs to be more assertive in combating climate change, saying that "milquetoast compromises won’t cut it" when the planet is at stake.

Fossil Free Penn | Penn’s new ‘net-zero’ climate goal is deceptive and ignores years of student activism

By Emma Glasser and Katie Collier · April 18, 2021

Two members of Fossil Free Penn write that the University's net-zero plan actually does little to combat climate change.

Lexi Boccuzzi | What is the future of American conservatism?

By Lexi Boccuzzi · April 16, 2021

Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi examines the complex outlook of the Republican party and right-leaning youth in a post-Trump era.

Caroline Magdolen | Using random housing assignments to build a stronger community

By Caroline Magdolen · April 16, 2021

Columnist Caroline Magdolen argues that Penn should move to a randomized College House sorting system to break down stereotypes associated with the different on-campus living options.

Alex Eapen | Penn, We need action — not emails.

By Alexander Eapen · April 15, 2021

Columnist Alex Eapen argues that the University does little to respond directly to student advocacy and, instead of lip service, should actually focus on implementing the changes students would like to see.

Editorial | Vaccines should be required for the fall semester

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · April 14, 2021

The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board urges Penn to require vaccinations for all students for the fall 2021 semester.

Josephine Park | A statement on the future of the Asian American Studies Program at Penn

By Josephine Park · April 14, 2021

English professor and Asian American Studies Program director Josephine Park releases a statement on the state of the program at Penn.

Guest Column by 58 Penn Faculty Members | In support of Dr. Eng and the Asian American Studies Program

By 58 Penn Faculty Members · April 14, 2021

58 Penn faculty members sign a letter in support of the Asian American Studies program and Prof. David Eng.

Claire Nguyen & Erin O’Malley | What Penn hasn’t done to support Asian American Studies

By Claire Nguyen and Erin O’Malley · April 14, 2021

The co-chairs of the Asian American Studies Program Undergraduate Advisory Board urge the U. to truly support the program and honor their demands.

Iman Syed | My uncle is a martyr: what we can learn from grief and trauma in light of tragedy

By Iman Syed · April 13, 2021

The Daily Pennsylvanian's newsletter editor, Iman Syed, reflects on the grief, and healing, which came from the tragic loss of her uncle.

Taja Mazaj | Penn: It’s time for financial transparency

By Taja Mazaj · April 12, 2021

Columnist Taja Mazaj urges the university to be more fiscally transparent, especially when it comes to using students' tuition and fee dollars.

Emily Chang | Housing selection was a mess. Here’s how we fix it.

By Emily Chang · April 11, 2021

Columnist Emily Chang discusses the difficulty of the college house matching process for rising sophomores and how to fix it.

Andy Yoon | Some lessons from pandemic life, one year later

By Andy Yoon · April 10, 2021

Columnist Andy Yoon reflects on a year of pandemic life and suggests some permanent changes that may make our lives more healthy.