Connor Brandon | Sexual orientation should not be a barrier for employment

By Connor Brandon · Nov. 12, 2019

With Penn’s large LGBTQ presence on campus, an upcoming Supreme Court decision has the ability to affect Penn graduates in many years to come, myself included. 

Sophia DuRose | The heartbeat bill poses a threat to women on our campus

By Sophia DuRose · Nov. 12, 2019

Considering how prevelant sexual abuse has proven to be on college campuses, this clause strikes me as particularly alarming and severe.  

Guest Column by seven Penn faculty members | We support student climate change action

By Eric W. Orts , Ann Farnsworth-Alvear , Sheila Murnaghan , Benjamin C. Pierce , Paul K. Saint-Amour , Steven Weitzman and Chi-ming Yang · Nov. 11, 2019

While not all of us agree on every tactic the students may employ, we as faculty urge our colleagues and University administrators to hear them out, engage them constructively, and take much bolder action.

Editorial | Renaming Penn Law exemplifies disregard for transparency and student voices

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · Nov. 10, 2019

Penn should have consulted with students and stakeholders before taking this action, and must do so when making decisions in the future.

Surayya Walters | Shift Penn's culture surrounding failure

By Surayya Walters · Nov. 10, 2019

To let go, we must admit that we can’t do everything.

Urooba Abid | Muslim students need space on campus

By Urooba Abid · Nov. 10, 2019

Space on campus will not exclusively offer support for Muslim students.

Editorial | Penn should have publicly extended the ED deadline

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · Nov. 7, 2019

Announcing an extension publicly, rather than reaching out to individuals, ensures a level of accountability and fairness to all those applying.

Ilyse Reisman | PATH must address the critical issues present in Penn InTouch

By Ilyse Reisman · Nov. 6, 2019

Penn InTouch has many problems that need to be addressed, especially with the academic planning worksheet. Hopefully, PATH will be able to fix these for future students.

Connor Brandon | First-years, it’s okay not to know what your next four years look like

By Connor Brandon · Nov. 6, 2019

A first-year’s biggest worry should be the upcoming spring semester.

Sarah Khan | Sweater season

By Sarah Khan · Nov. 4, 2019

SARAH KHAN is a College sophomore from Lynn Haven, Fla.

Editorial | College sports needs Penn's leadership on gender equity

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · Nov. 3, 2019

Penn’s own athletics director, M. Grace Calhoun, is a woman and the Ivy League generally has higher percentages of female representation than the D-I average. But the Quakers and the rest of their conference have a long way to go before reaching gender equity.

Alfredo Praticò | Support Penn's first-generation, low-income community

By Alfredo Praticò · Nov. 3, 2019

Once you get past recognition, the next step is shifting conversations from topics accessible to few to conversations applicable to all. 

Editorial | Philadelphia City Council general election endorsements

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · Oct. 31, 2019

By understanding the role that students play as residents, albeit temporary, of Philadelphia, they can help make this city a better place.

James Morrison | The Thomas Homan protest was not productive

By James Morrison · Oct. 30, 2019

It’s impossible to know whether or not Homan was correct because he wasn’t allowed to make his case. 

Sophia DuRose | Costumes still need to be considerate

By Sophia DuRose · Oct. 30, 2019

Costumes are meant to be fun, and they certainly can be while still maintaining cultural sensitivity.

Hadriana Lowenkron | Vote in your local elections. It can make a difference.

By Hadriana Lowenkron · Oct. 30, 2019

While it does seem hard to believe, individual votes do make a difference.

Tyler Larkworthy | Remember to laugh at yourself

By Tyler Larkworthy · Oct. 29, 2019

I strongly believe this message to be universal. No matter what your circumstances, finding something about them to laugh at can lighten the load at least a little. And often, that makes all the difference.