Opinion
Zara Tena | International students bring a unique openness to campus culture
Columnist Zara Tena explores how international culture at Penn seems to be friendlier than American culture, and how students can change that.
Brett Seaton | Take advantage of the venture ecosystem at Penn
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”
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.
Andrew Lou | Laundry room etiquette, anyone?
Columnist Andrew Lou argues for the importance of mutual conscientiousness, especially when it comes to shared campus spaces.
Ben She and Yihong Hu | Dude, where’s my ride?
Guest columnists Ben She and Yihong Hu share their experiences with riding Penn Transit and how to improve the service.
Cathy Li | Ask better, not smarter questions
Columnist Cathy Li writes about how asking better questions could facilitate a better learning experience and understanding of a subject.
Mia Vesely | Black history is your history too
Columnist Mia Vesely argues that Black history is crucial for everyone to connect with regardless of race.
Kristina Kotyza and Rachel Kabat | One year of Russian aggression: we cannot afford to grow weary of Ukraine
Guest columnists Kristina Kotyza and Rachel Kabat urge the Penn community to continue supporting Ukraine, one year after the Russian invasion.
Editorial | A Message to Penn Administration Regarding Turkey and Syria
The Daily Pennsylvanian's Editorial Board calls on Penn to make a public statement and offer support for Turkey and Syria following the recent earthquakes.
Riane Lumer | Give Tik Tok’s “Lucky Girl Syndrome” a try
Columnist Riane Lumer explores how affirmations can empower you to navigate your life through a growth mindset.
Ace Dahyeon Choi | No Devices Beyond This Point
Columnist Ace Dahyeon Choi calls on Penn professors to integrate electronics use into their courses.
Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford | What’s the value of a Penn education? We don’t know.
Columnist Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford critiques recent reporting that the worth of an Ivy League degree can be summed up in simple monetary metrics.
Alex Baxter | Patagonia privilege: The on-campus housing rip-off
Columnist Alex Baxter discusses the disparate and unfair experiences faced by students in Penn’s various college houses.
Lexi Boccuzzi | When “Let’s Be Casual” replaces “Be Mine”
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi relates the casual and transactional nature of our generation to a significant decline in meaningful deep relationships.
C.H. Henry | How a Reno Killed the Radio Star
Columnist C.H. Henry contextualizes Penn’s recent eviction notice to WQHS student radio and pushes for students to support the music station’s cause.
Sangitha Aiyer | Embrace a post-pandemic Valentine’s Day
Columnist Sangitha Aiyer encourages widespread celebration this February 14th.
Fiona Miller | Feel free to be un-fun
Columnist Fiona Miller discusses the work-life imbalance and the pressures of navigating optional work events.
Keshav Ramesh | The Wharton School should drop out of MBA rankings
Columnist Keshav Ramesh asserts that Wharton should take the lead in dropping out of business school rankings due to their flawed methodologies, following the trends set by top law and medical schools over the last few months.
Sose Hovannisian | Greasy Fingers, Greasier Poles: Watch the Super Bowl this Sunday
Columnist Sose Hovannisian argues that by cheering on the Eagles, Penn students can take their place as members of the Philadelphia community.