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Opinion Columns

07/02/24 8:00am
Columnist Mritika Senthil explores how the Penn community can hold the University administration accountable in the wake of new policies. 
07/01/24 8:00am
Columnist Ananya Shah analyzes Penn’s preprofessional culture, examining the allure and drawbacks of elite internships. 
06/26/24 8:34am
Max Annunziata identifies the new protest rules as the latest installment in a long line of fear-driven decisions and argues they will impinge on students’ rights.
06/25/24 8:34am
Columnist Mariana Martinez dissects the “I’m just a girl” social media phenomenon and assesses the effects it might have on gender norms and their perception.
06/19/24 9:58pm
Columnist Jasminda Madrid suggests that finding time to relax is essential for improving your well-being and breaking free from the stresses of daily routines.
06/13/24 12:00pm
Columnist Meihuan Yu asks the Class of 2028 to savor their final summer before college with rest and meaningful downtime.
06/06/24 3:00pm
Columnist Mert Kayabas outlines his vision for a genuine, balanced, and enriching college experience.
06/05/24 8:00pm
Columnist Olivia Nicastro examines the potential consequences of Donald Trump's conviction on political division and social cohesion in America.
05/29/24 3:53pm
Columnist Jack Lakis claims that Penn’s SAIL initiative is missing the mark for students.
05/14/24 3:00pm
Columnist Fiona Miller encourages students to remember and revive abandoned aspirations.
05/14/24 11:00am
Former Deputy Opinion Editor and podcast host Emily Chang, reflects on her positive Penn experience, thanks to one email that thankfully altered her future.
05/14/24 12:20am
Former Opinion Editor Caroline Magdolen recounts her journey through The DP and the value of storytelling.
05/14/24 12:19am
Columnist and former Podcast Editor Riane Lumer reflects on her path to Penn while warning against submitting to rigid timelines for experiences in your life.
05/03/24 9:59am
Columnist Jessey Shin discusses the growing need for resources at Penn that are accessible to those with multiple marginalized identities.
05/03/24 12:45am
Columnist Mritika Senthil explores the search for a middle ground as Penn’s recent protests reveal the limits of ideologies both for and against Israel. 
05/02/24 8:53pm
Columnist Eric Najera reminds campus to treat others with respect despite stressful times.
05/02/24 8:50pm
Columnist Mariana Martinez argues that the quarter system would provide Penn several advantages regarding breadth and depth in the study of different disciplines.
05/02/24 8:00pm
Columnist Akiva Berkowitz reflects on the encampment at Penn and questions why it has yet to be properly shut down. 
04/30/24 11:22pm
Columnist Hanadi Abdulkadir highlights the importance of maintaining your stress levels through the last stretch of the spring semester. 
04/30/24 12:12pm
Columnist Beatriz Báez investigates the University of Pennsylvania Health System’s current inefficiencies and discusses the need for a deep reconstruction.