Guest columnists Albane Thery and Geronimo Velazquez argue that unionization can help address the specific challenges faced by international Postdocs and Research Associates at Penn.
Columnist Ananya Karthik reflects on the anticipation of starting at Penn and the rush to keep up.
Senior Columnist Mritika Senthil breaks down how consulting recruitment turns looking impressive into the job itself.
The Latest
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Sohum Sheth
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July 9, 2025
Guest Columnist Sohum Sheth argues that Penn’s opaque decision to comply with the Trump administration’s demands abandons its stated values and jeopardizes long-term public trust.
Abstract: Columnist and Deputy Opinion Editor Arshiya Pant argues that progress demands we challenge our definitive conclusions about the nation’s goodness.
Senior Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka argues that Penn’s culture is training students to sacrifice originality in order to secure prestigious jobs.
Senior Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka argues that Penn’s culture is training students to sacrifice originality in order to secure prestigious jobs.
Columnist Ananya Karthik reflects on the anticipation of starting at Penn and the rush to keep up.
Senior Columnist Mritika Senthil breaks down how consulting recruitment turns looking impressive into the job itself.
The Daily Pennsylvanian condemns the recent attacks on student press at Columbia University and endorses the Columbia Daily Spectator in its demands for change.
Carolyn Vaziri | The private penal colony 200 miles from Locust Walk
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Carolyn Vaziri
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June 15, 2025
Guest columnist Carolyn Vaziri argues that private prison companies such as GEO Group are eroding fundamental human rights.
Columnist Zakhir Bentham discusses the potential relationship between Penn and apathy and advocates for people to develop the skills needed to build emotional intelligence.
Senior Columnist Mariana Martinez evaluates the role of Gen Z in the M&A climate in the beauty industry.
Guest columnist Imani Rhodriquez argues that Penn’s office for disability services treats accommodations as optional — often when they are needed the most.
Guest Columnist Bo Goergen argues that abandoning the post-WWII order threatens the American power and prosperity it was designed to protect.
Columnist David Tran calls on Penn to fully affirm its support for international students by directly acknowledging the injustice of recent federal actions.
Columnist Mahee Patel argues that Penn students should prioritize knowledge over prestige in their careers.
Natalia Castillo | 34 pieces of advice from a 34th Street Magazine editor-in-chief
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Natalia Castillo
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May 15, 2025
Former 34th Street Magazine Editor-in-Chief Natalia Castillo shares her senior column.
Former DP Editor-in-Chief Jared Mitovich recounts his experiences at Penn and in the DP.
Former Executive Editor Anna Vazhaeparambil discusses community, belonging, and storytelling through the DP.
Former DP President Molly Cohen reflects on her experience with the DP.
Former DP staffer Phoebe Weintraub explains the power that the DP held in her life.
