Guest Column by SP2 Student Government | We oppose the unwarranted raise of tuition

By Akanksha Khanna , Joslyn Trovati , Madelyn Guerra , Matthew Katz , Piper Riley , Laura Miles , Hannah Cao , Katie Burns , Tabatha Scales-Lanier , Hann Flite and Ava Sambriski · Aug. 8, 2020

With most of campus life going on-line, SP2 students won’t have access to collaborative study spaces, mental and physical health care, school-sponsored social events, in-person office hours, library resources, guest lectures, and all other resources that constitute the “Penn experience.” 

Guest Column by Marialena Mouaikel and Saskia Wright | The Lebanon explosion hit home

By Marialena Mouaikel and Saskia Wright · Aug. 8, 2020

Rising College freshman, Iman Ezzeddine, recounts witnessing the explosion from her living room in Beirut.

Bridget Yu | When home is no longer a safe haven

By Bridget Yu · Aug. 7, 2020

Contrary to popular belief, violence isn’t always physical. It encompasses the emotional, mental, sexual, and physical realms. 

Isami McCowan | Over-tourism threatens the future of travel

By Isami McCowan · Aug. 7, 2020

Since Penn is a school that focuses heavily on a variety of global experiences, it wouldn’t be surprising if the idle monotony of homebound quarantine reignited some students’ desire to resume traveling.

Editorial | RAs and GAs deserve respect and a fair contract. Penn is offering neither.

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · Aug. 6, 2020

Penn needs to be honest and transparent with RAGAs, and compensate them commensurate with the invaluable, dangerous work they do. 

Angelina Eimannsberger | Penn women, consider freezing your eggs

By Angelina Eimannsberger · Aug. 6, 2020

Harvested and stored eggs help women outsmart the impending loss of fertility that begins when we reach our mid-thirties.

Varun Saraswathula | The election is in three months, but you need to think about it now.

By Varun Saraswathula · Aug. 6, 2020

Even in states that are “solidly” red or blue, increased turnout can send a message of what public opinion really is, while abstentions embolden those in power to continue to ignore other voices.

Alfredo Praticò | David Cohen is Wrong

By Alfredo Praticò · Aug. 5, 2020

Cohen stands firmly by the position that Penn’s economic impact in Philadelphia and direct investments to certain public schools outweigh paying PILOTs.

Bridget Yu | OCD is not a personality quirk

By Bridget Yu · Aug. 3, 2020

Having OCD does not equate to perfectionism, cleanliness, tidiness, or prudence — despite widespread media portrayal and cultural notions.

Sophia DuRose | Community engagement is important at every level

By Sophia DuRose · Aug. 1, 2020

It shouldn’t be uncommon to know your neighbors, and it shouldn’t be uncommon to extend kindness to everyone in your community. 

Morgan Gilfond | Philadelphia schools still haven’t removed asbestos. They can’t tackle COVID-19.

By Morgan Gilfond · July 31, 2020

Asbestos is a silicone mineral widely used as an insulator until it was banned in 1970 for emitting toxic fibers. Half a century later, predominantly Black and Brown public schools are still plagued by the harmful carcinogen. 

Christine Kim | Token Sorority Women

By Christine Kim · July 30, 2020

Currently, the majority of our seven on-campus sororities have few to no Black members. 

Stephanie Yoon | Penn's leaders are as confused as the rest of us with COVID-19

By Stephanie Yoon · July 27, 2020

The dynamic and unpredictable nature of the virus creates an ever changing set of problems for the University to try and solve.

Pedro Saltos Montenegro | Living with my dad, a COVID-19 patient

By Pedro Saltos Montenegro · July 26, 2020

Seeing my father suffer, cry, and fight the COVID-19 through a window is undoubtedly one of the most shocking memories I will have to carry with me forever.

Editorial | As questions arise about the fall, Penn should host a community-wide town hall

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · July 23, 2020

Peer institutions like Cornell, Emory, and Purdue already made attempts to answer student questions through virtual town halls, giving Penn a blueprint from which to work. 

Bridget Yu | Don’t take a gap year during the pandemic

By Bridget Yu · July 22, 2020

Don’t take a gap year out of fear or discomfort with the chaotic state of the world. It’s our new normal and will continue to be in the foreseeable future. 

Lark Yan | Incoming first years, a gap year is in your best interest

By Lark Yan · July 21, 2020

Since incoming college first years are at a key transition stage of their lives, they should highly consider taking a gap semester given their inability to receive a complete college experience under present circumstances.