Opinion Columns
Akiva Berkowitz | The newsletter is dead
Columnist Akiva Berkowitz argues for a better system to point students to the many fun experiences on campus.
Mia Vesely | I dropped sorority rush and I’m glad
Columnist Mia Vesely discusses her experience in the rush process at Penn and why it wasn’t for her.
Reactions from DP Opinion: Liz Magill's and Scott Bok's resignations
The Daily Pennsylvanian's Opinion department and Editorial Board weigh in with their thoughts on the resignations of Liz Magill and Scott Bok.
Lexi Boccuzzi | The castle’s crumbling; it’s time to rebuild
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi surmises that Penn’s problems can be aided by a commitment to transparency and widespread open expression with our new president.
Mritika Senthil | Why changing leadership won’t eliminate antisemitism at Penn
Columnist Mritika Senthil urges the Penn community to reexamine institutional priorities after Liz Magill and Scott Bok’s resignations, describing how challenges in transforming campus culture at large have little to do with the former administration.
Jack Lakis | Staying focused after Magill’s resignation
Columnist Jack Lakis explains how students can restore their peace of mind in light of the recent leadership crisis at Penn.
Spencer Gibbs | How to fire an Ivy League president
Columnist Spencer Gibbs guides future alumni for how they, too, can fire their Ivy League presidents.
Mia Vesely | First Liz Magill, next free speech
Columnist Mia Vesely questions the resignation of President Magill and what it means for free speech on campus.
Eric Najera | The next Penn president should be a Penn alumnus
Columnist Eric Najera discusses why Penn deserves to have an alumnus as president.
Letter from the President | Staying informed is a continuous, imperfect process
President of The Daily Pennsylvanian Jesse Zhang calls on the Penn community to actively stay engaged with the news cycle, and to continue learning and adapting through our conversations.
Liala Sofi | The hypocrisy of billionaire philanthropists
Columnist Liala Sofi argues that effective altruism-driven philanthropy has the power to exacerbate societal imbalances.
Riane Lumer | Accommodations for students with disabilities need to stay
Columnist Riane Lumer responds to arguments to eliminate testing accommodations by advocating for their purpose and denouncing stigma.
Khadijetou Diagana | Breaking barriers: Addressing mental health disparities for Black Ivy League students
Guest Columnist Khadijetou Diagana insists on the need for Ivy League institutions such as Penn to provide free or heavily subsidized mental health resources for their Black-identifying students.
Lexi Boccuzzi | Do as I say and not as I do?
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi expresses concerns over what she sees as hypocritical calls to protect open expression that are often empty and ignore real conduct-related problems on campus.
Jessey Shin | Dear Penn, your scooters are mobility aids (sort of)
Columnist Jessey Shin argues for a more nuanced understanding of accessibility at Penn and why it concerns all students.
Mritika Senthil | The Middle East Center Director’s resignation is a concerning echo of the Cold War
Columnist Mritika Senthil explains how Middle East Center director Harun Küçük’s departure unveils the Penn community’s complicity in upholding discrimination, similar to domestic tensions elicited by the Cold War and McCarthyism.
Eric Najera | We should be grateful to attend Penn
Columnist Eric Najera reminds students to recognize and express gratitude for the resources they have access to and quality of learning they experience at Penn.
Sose Hovannisian | Penn students deserve more time off from their corporate-style academic calendars
Columnist Sose Hovannisian argues that Penn’s lack of days off is just another factor of the cutthroat, corporate-heavy, and pre-professional environment it fosters for students.
Cathy Li | Philadelphia’s changing tastes
Columnist Cathy Li highlights Philadelphia’s emerging food scene against nationwide restaurant closures.