Guest Column by Nia Caldwell | Student athletes aren’t to blame for a flawed admissions process

By Nia Caldwell · March 18, 2019

Here, we get a free Penn Athletics t-shirt, a blue water bottle, and the utmost pride that comes with competing with Penn across our chests. 

Kristen Yeh | Trump fortress

By Kristen Yeh · March 18, 2019

KRISTEN YEH is a College sophomore from West Covina, Calif.

Editorial | Jerome Allen must be removed from the Penn Athletics Hall of Fame

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · March 17, 2019

When Penn honors a man who has broken federal law, it lowers the bar for the University, and sets a bad precedent for current students.  

Sophia DuRose | Facetune isn't always a bad thing

By Sophia DuRose · March 17, 2019

The insecurity I feel about my body is mine, meaning learning to be comfortable with my appearance is an internal journey. And yes, it is immensely discouraging to be bombarded with images of models who seem so picture-perfect.

Christy Qiu | College admissions will never be perfect, but we need reform

By Christy Qiu · March 17, 2019

The college admissions process might always have broken aspects, but one doable reform is to make time for fact-checking. 

Ana West | Christians at Penn have a responsibility to stand by the LGBTQ community

By Ana West · March 17, 2019

When I came to Penn, I saw explicitly inclusive congregations and met accepting faith leaders for the first time, and it made me genuinely optimistic for the future of the Christian church. But there is a massive amount of progress that needs to be made — and recently, some of that progress has been reversed.

The college admissions process is under nationwide scrutiny. We want your take.

By The Daily Pennsylvanian · March 17, 2019

We are looking for guest columns that make compelling arguments from the Penn community to gauge a variety of different perspectives.

Michael A. Keshmiri | Stop asking female candidates to smile

By Michael A. Keshmiri · March 17, 2019

Women candidates are already fighting this uphill battle in ways that male candidates are not.

Editorial | The college admissions process is broken, and Penn is no exception

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · March 14, 2019

It is crucial that we pay close attention to how the University responds to this scandal, particularly at a time when the admissions process is under nationwide scrutiny. 

Ton Nguyen | Don't be ignorant of others' cultures on your next spring break trip

By Ton Nguyen · March 13, 2019

Traveling can have a lot of benefits and encourage people to immerse themselves in exciting settings and engage with vibrant cultures. But there is a difference between being appreciative of cultures and being ignorant of the harmful effects of your presence. 

Hadriana Lowenkron | Students of color need to give back to the Philadelphia community

By Hadriana Lowenkron · March 12, 2019

Penn needs more students of color to join not only the Tutoring Project, but any type of community service that focuses on helping Philadelphia’s children and other indigent residents. 

Ana West | Loneliness at Penn is rampant, and it’s time to stop hiding it

By Ana West · March 12, 2019

Admitting that we feel alone can be scary, but we absolutely have to.

Sophia DuRose | Recognize the dangers of unprescribed adderall

By Sophia DuRose · March 10, 2019

The abuse of this drug by students who simply want to cram for their upcoming midterm or pump out a paper at four in the morning is what I take issue with. 

Editorial | Penn should reclassify economics as a STEM major

By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · March 10, 2019

Reclassifying economics as a STEM major would affirm Penn’s commitment to such a prominent portion of its student body, and their futures after completing their undergraduate degrees.

Urooba Abid | Why I'm grateful for Wharton's presence on campus

By Urooba Abid · March 10, 2019

Wharton is consistently ranked one of the best business schools in the world. Attending a school like Penn gives us an unparalleled opportunity to learn from elite business professionals, in the shape of both peers and faculty. 

James Morrison | How the 'Social Ivy' breeds a culture of FOMO

By James Morrison · March 6, 2019

Especially for the introverted, Penn’s emphasis on late-night shenanigans can serve as a major stressor.

Letter to the Editor | Third-grader Alex wants your help to learn about Pennsylvania

By Alex from Mrs. B.'s Class · Feb. 27, 2019

I am very excited to learn more about the great state of Pennsylvania as I work on my project.