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.

Ana West | Free speech is not under attack

By Ana West · Oct. 29, 2019

Once the act gets dropped, maybe we can make space for an open dialogue about the deep divisions that are clearly present in our community — I think it’ll be better without that pretense. 

Editorial | Penn must implement safeguards against recruiting and admissions fraud

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · Oct. 27, 2019

Penn’s admissions process is one of the most selective in the world, but the most important principle that must be respected is fairness.

Surayya Walters | Your online personality should not revolve around Penn

By Surayya Walters · Oct. 27, 2019

With content created to empower and uplift, rooted in humility and a desire to see others succeed, we can reach millions of students who see themselves in us. Like the adage says, ‘’It’s not what you say, but how you say it,’’ that makes all the difference. 

Emilia Onuonga | Penn, we are not as diverse as we think

By Emilia Onuonga · Oct. 27, 2019

Are you making the most of your Penn experience? Can you see yourself in a stereotypical marketing photo? Or are you off to the side, talking to someone who looks just like you? 

Julia Mitchell | Stop blaming sexual assault on alcohol

By Julia Mitchell · Oct. 27, 2019

Even when we recognize risk, it doesn’t translate toward responsibility. In reality, we often drink as an excuse to be irresponsible for a night. So, of course, we deflect the job of calling out menacing behavior that we witness in this setting unless it becomes obvious.

Editorial | Penn must recognize that a graduate student union will benefit everyone

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · Oct. 23, 2019

Graduate students need a union, and letting them organize will make Penn a stronger learning environment and home for scholarship for everyone. Penn should recognize the union voluntarily when elections are held again.