Opinion
Namrata Pradeep | Our apps can’t dictate our politics
Columnist Namrata Pradeep discusses how social media platforms shape young users’ perceptions of government.
Mariana Martinez | Debunking the sorority myth
Senior Columnist Mariana Martinez narrates her sorority rush experience as an international student, exploring the impact Sidechat has on the potential new members.
Diya Choksey | Preprofessionalism won’t save us from the robots
Senior columnist Diya Choksey argues that in a world dominated by artificial intelligence, it is the irreplaceable human skills cultivated by the liberal arts that will hold the key to the future.
Elijah Ramirez | “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”
Columnist Elijah Ramirez urges Penn students to heed Joe Biden’s advice, and recognize the dangerous presence of an oligarchic regime.
Mritika Senthil | Why Penn’s mandatory housing policy is failing students
Senior Columnist Mritika Senthil breaks down how Penn's high rise residences shoehorn students into overpriced, dysfunctional housing.
Lala Mustafa | Rich and reich: The cost of billionaire immunity
Columnist Lala Mustafa critiques Elon Musk's "Roman salute," highlighting how it emboldens extremism while exposing the double standards that protect the powerful.
Francesco Salamone | You are absolutely nobody (but that’s fine)
Columnist Francesco Salamone argues that identity is a mosaic of external influences, challenging the illusion of a self-made “I.”
Mariana Martinez | Transitional justice, a fragile peace
Senior Columnist Mariana Martinez argues that a nontraditional justice approach worsens conflicts.
Piper Slinka-Petka | Anonymity is killing college
Senior columnist Piper Slinka-Petka argues that Penn’s culture of judgement forces students to hide behind anonymity to express true opinions and make mistakes.
The 2024 Report on Diversity at The Daily Pennsylvanian, Inc.
The information in this report reflects the fall 2024 demographics of 260 members of the organization, across The Daily Pennsylvanian, 34th Street Magazine, and Under the Button.
Mia Vesely | Are admissions officers need-blind, or are they always peeking?
Senior Columnist Mia Vesely criticizes the University for accusations of preferential admissions practices.
Ananya Shah | Where are my grades?
Senior Columnist Ananya Shah urges the University to quicken final grade deadlines.
Letter from the President | Staying informed is a responsibility we collectively share
Abhiram Juvvadi, the president of The Daily Pennsylvanian, urges the greater Penn community to stay informed and engaged.
Brian Barth | Penn’s biggest worry under the Trump administration
Columnist Brian Barth explains the potential impact of decreasing one of the University's most abundant sources of revenue.
Mariana Martinez | International law: All talk, no action
Columnist Mariana Martinez explores the failure of international law in the context of the Venezuelan crisis.
Francesco Salamone | UPenn or UPain? Why they say we’re the most depressed university
Columnist Francesco Salamone argues that anesthetizing pain, instead of voicing it, may unveil why many say Penn is the most depressed university.
Allison Santa-Cruz | We (yes, you and I) teach men to suffer in silence
Allison Santa-Cruz challenges society's silence around male vulnerability, arguing that redefining emotional openness as a strength is essential to reshaping how men connect with themselves.
Tiyya Geiger and Piper Slinka-Petka | Attractive, guilty, and untouchable?
Columnists Tiyya Geiger and Piper Slinka-Petka discuss how the media’s reaction to murder charges against 2020 Engineering graduate Luigi Mangione exemplifies society’s tendency to excuse or romanticize criminal behavior on the basis of attractiveness.
Mariana Martinez | Love is, in fact, not blind
Columnist Mariana Martinez analyzes the role physical attraction plays in finding romantic partners.