Opinion
Caroline Magdolen | Using random housing assignments to build a stronger community
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Columnist Andy Yoon reflects on a year of pandemic life and suggests some permanent changes that may make our lives more healthy.
Daniel Gurevitch | The college admissions process needs an overhaul
Columnist Daniel Gurevitch offers his assessment of the college admissions scandal uncovered by operation Varsity Blues and how colleges can do better when admitting students.
Varun Saraswathula | On a struggling campus, honest conversations about our mental health can be a path for hope
In a special feature, columnist Varun Saraswathula examines the state of mental health on campus and assesses how we, as a campus community, can improve it.
Editorial | In light of Biden's Title IX review, Penn must do more to combat sexual assault
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board urges University administration take active steps to reduce sexual violence on campus in light of Pres. Biden's announced review of Title IX policies.
Penn Dems | What happened to candidate Biden’s immigration policies?
Penn Dems argues that President Biden must revisit the immigrations policies on which he campaigned and fix the ongoing immigration crisis at the southern border.
Katarina Ulich | In memory of my grandmother
Wharton senior Katarina Ulich pays tribute to her grandmother, Audrey, who passed away due to COVID-19.
Editorial | Penn: Don’t abandon virtual classes next semester
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board argues that students unable to come to campus next semester should still be able to take their desired classes virtually.
Daniel Gurevitch | Foreign donations to Penn threaten our integrity
Columnist Daniel Gurevitch urges the University to reevaluate its donations policies and be more transparent in disclosing donations from foreign sources.
Sarah Aziza | David Eng’s departure is the latest way Penn has failed its Asian faculty and students
Guest columnist Sarah Aziza reflects on the influence English professor David Eng had on her time as an undergraduate and how his departure will affect the University.
Surayya Walters | It’s time to improve the state of women in leadership
Columnist Surayya Walters offers three things we can do to improve the experiences of women in business.