Opinion Columns
Calvary Rogers | The stranded victims of hate speech
Whenever I find myself walking on campus I do my best to have an item that is related to Penn with or on me.
Taylor Becker | 'If you’re young and conservative … '
Our compassion is rooted in our ultimate yearning for human flourishing — the ability for each and every person to pursue happiness, to be productive, to thrive in a community and to reach their full potential.
Amy Chan | When will the marginalized be able to speak?
When I first applied to be an opinion columnist, the application asked one question which will forever stick out in my mind, “What do you want your column to be known for?” I answered, “I want my column to provide a voice for Asian Americans, because we don’t often get to hear the perspective of the most silent group in America.”
Cameron Dichter | Tackling the issue of sexual assault requires more than a task force
The Task Force on a Safe and Responsible Campus Community finally released a list of recommendations on Wednesday, but with one important issue seemingly excluded: sexual assault.
Isabel Kim | Who you know
I have no idea what I'm doing over the summer. Everywhere I've interviewed for, ranging from animation studios to hedge funds, have either politely rejected me or not yet contacted me again.
James Fisher | As I wrap up my time at the DP
Overall, I have had a transformative experience writing as an opinion columnist for the DP. I gained so many insights from a tremendously diverse group of individuals, and I would not trade the experiences and skills I learned at the DP for anything.
Calvary Rogers | Masculinity is more than a mask
This past week, I had the opportunity to attend an event titled “Exploring Masculinity” in the Women’s Center here at Penn.
Michael Palamountain | Love for life's sake
I have a confession. Throughout college my most frequent response to the question, “How did you two meet?” has been “on Tinder” — or some lie which concealed this fact.
Joe Tharakan | Focus on one thing at a time
Every Penn student complains of being overworked and stressed. There are rigorous classes and all the hours they entail, clubs and teams that require significant time commitments, friends to hang out with and parties to go to, places to explore and restaurants to try.
Toe the Line: College Republicans | Backing our words with action
The College Republicans staunchly support this administration’s decisive action against tyranny and oppression.
Toe the Line: Penn Democrats | Let them eat chocolate cake
The footage that came out of Syria last week is beyond description. Bashar Al Assad’s chemical attack against his own people is nearly impossible to watch.
Amy Chan | We have a responsibility to take care of each other
Hospital visits seem, to me, to always reinforce the necessity of human beings in each other’s lives.
Reid Jackson | Why Penn is the ideal place to start a startup
When you hear Silicon Valley types discuss the colleges that produce the best and brightest of the startup world, Penn’s name is certainly mentioned.
Ben Claar | Toy Story for presidents
BEN CLAAR is a College sophomore from Scarsdale, N.Y.
Shawn Srolovitz | Creating conversations on inclusive classrooms
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend a seminar on inclusive teaching, hosted by the Center for Teaching and Learning — the group on campus charged with helping Penn instructors with their teaching and generally improving the quality of education at Penn.
Calvary Rogers | Abolish the curve
I have never believed in a curving system when it comes to grading, and, similar to many, it was a rude awakening for me when I came to Penn.
Taylor Becker | All politics is local
How can college students achieve their policy goals in the era of Trump? An overlooked answer lies in pursuing policy preferences in states legislatures and governor’s mansions.
Emily Hoeven | On preparing for retirement at age twenty
I was struck by something Alec Baldwin said near the end of his talk at Penn on Friday. When asked what advice he would give to college students, Baldwin immediately replied that we ought to travel, to explore the world when we are single, young and free.
Cameron Dichter | Punishing students for peaceful demonstrations violates Penn’s principles
Every one of us, no matter our political views, has a campus issue that we’re passionate about.
