Columnist Tracy Xie argues that incoming students often bring to Penn the optimization mindset that got them admitted, sacrificing the chance for spontaneity and unexpected opportunities that define the college experience.
Columnist Tracy Xie argues that social media has shifted the college experience to begin long before move-in day, replacing uncertainty with connection but also fueling comparison and pressure.
Columnist Idia Enoma reflects on the emotional disorientation of achieving a long-pursued goal, and what it means to want something truly your own.
The Latest
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Carina Thomas
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Aug. 2, 2026
Columnist Carina Thomas highlights diversity within affinity spaces and explores what it means to truly find belonging.
Columnist Saanvi Vinod argues that relying on an instruction manual for how we should experience each stage of life, from college to adulthood, prevents us from building one of our own.
Columnist Seojin Lee argues that Penn students should be more intentional about their social media usage and digital footprint.
Columnist Seojin Lee argues that Penn students should be more intentional about their social media usage and digital footprint.
Columnist Tracy Xie argues that social media has shifted the college experience to begin long before move-in day, replacing uncertainty with connection but also fueling comparison and pressure.
Columnist Idia Enoma reflects on the emotional disorientation of achieving a long-pursued goal, and what it means to want something truly your own.
Columnist Luna Bouhairi encourages incoming Penn students to prioritize exploration over premature specialization.
Editorial | Nothing is ‘need-based’ when tuition is $100,000
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The Daily Pennsylvanian Summer Editorial Board
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June 15, 2026
The Daily Pennsylvanian Summer Editorial Board argues that Penn's commitment to “need-based” financial aid falls short when the total cost of attendance continues to climb.
Senior columnist Mritika Senthil explains how Penn exposed its “student-first” facade by firing Hill College House Fellows.
Columnists Mariana Martinez and Beatriz Báez discuss the disconnect between many Penn students’ obsession with Latine culture and their limited understanding of the realities shaping Latin America.
Columnist Zoe Mackey explores the meaning of "weed out" classes and their negative impact on students' genuine passion for the subjects they pursue.
Columnist Gloria Oladejo explores how Penn’s culture fosters a sense of superiority among its students — and calls on them to confront the consequences.
The Graduation Issue 2026: Columns from the DP’s graduating seniors
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Ingrid Holmquist
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May 12, 2026
The Daily Pennsylvanian's graduating seniors look back on their successes, setbacks, and all the moments that defined their time at Penn.
Former News Editor Ben Binday reflects on his time at the DP.
Former Assignments Editor Ella Sohn reflects on her time at the DP.
Former Business Manager Zain Qureshi reflects on his time at the DP.
Former Copy Editor Charlotte Bott reflects on her time at the DP.
Former Sports Editor Sean McKeown reflects on his time at the DP.
Former 34th Street Magazine Print Managing Editor Jules Lingenfelter reflects on her time at the DP.
Former administration desk editor Elea Castiglione reflects on her time at the DP.
