Andy Yoon | Schuyler: Free Speech is Not What You Think It Is

By Andy Yoon · Jan. 14, 2021

Schuyler’s interpretation of free speech, which skirts culpability through an allegiance to the Constitution, is in fact representative of a broad issue that we currently face with political dialogue: a distorted view of free speech.

Editorial | At long last, Penn must forcefully condemn Donald Trump

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · Jan. 6, 2021

The least the University can do is distance itself from its most famous graduate and set the record straight: Donald Trump may have earned his degree from Penn, but he represents the antithesis of the University's values and the fact-based pursuit of reason for which this school stands.

Lexi Boccuzzi | Make your money green

By Lexi Boccuzzi · Dec. 11, 2020

Let’s put our money where our mouth is and make capitalism sustainable.

Varun Saraswathula | As 2020 ends, celebrate your resilience and vow to carry it forward

By Varun Saraswathula · Dec. 10, 2020

2020 has tested each of us, forcing us to build a strong will and resilient spirit. Don't lose that in 2021.

Editorial | Penn students, look forward to 2021

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · Dec. 10, 2020

The problems from this calendar year won't go away on Jan. 1, 2021. But better days are ahead.

Bridget Yu | When did alone time become so unappealing?

By Bridget Yu · Dec. 7, 2020

If there’s one thing we should learn from the pandemic, it’s that alone time should be more appreciated.

Editorial | Penn must learn from the spring break saga

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · Dec. 3, 2020

Penn should take a cue from the recent events surrounding spring break and put greater emphasis on student and faculty feedback when making important choices.

Caroline Magdolen | Wait, we were supposed to be learning something?

By Caroline Magdolen · Dec. 2, 2020

In many ways, Penn’s administration is treating this term as business as usual. It clearly isn't.

Emily Chang | How high schools failed victims of sexual assault

By Emily Chang · Dec. 1, 2020

Because many students come to college with little to no understanding of what sexual assault truly entails, it is not surprising that the issue runs rampant in almost every university. 

Lexi Boccuzzi | History is in the gray

By Lexi Boccuzzi · Nov. 27, 2020

We will be the historians teaching our country’s “truth.” If the weight of that feels monumental, it’s because it should. 

Editorial | Penn students, don't come back after Thanksgiving

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · Nov. 26, 2020

When possible, Penn students should avoid coming back to campus after Thanksgiving, and should instead stay home for the rest of the semester. 

Caroline Magdolen | Your election week anxiety was just the tip of the iceberg

By Caroline Magdolen · Nov. 25, 2020

It’s difficult enough for Penn students to be productive from home, and the struggle is only worsened by recent election anxiety and ongoing pandemic loneliness and uncertainty. Unfortunately, news providers are not on our side.

Andy Yoon | International students should take classes synchronously

By Andy Yoon · Nov. 25, 2020

With the exception of those with financial or health-related problems, there is in fact a case for international students to opt into synchronous instruction.

Alex Eapen | Penn has an accountability problem

By Alexander Eapen · Nov. 23, 2020

The concerns of students must be met with transparent, decisive, and actionable responses from faculty and administration. 

Editorial | The $100 million donation doesn't excuse Penn from paying PILOTS.

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · Nov. 22, 2020

Undoubtedly, Penn's donation is a step in the right direction. But it is just that: a step.

Jessica Gooding | Black women can’t protect their children

By Jessica Gooding · Nov. 22, 2020

We must hear the alarmingly disproportionate cries of Black mothers. We must stop engaging with the disturbing ideas surrounding the strength of Black women as a waiver for their pain.

Guest Cartoon by Mary Neal | Penn, Philly, and PILOTs

By Mary Neal · Nov. 20, 2020

MARY NEAL is a College sophomore from Enid, OK.