Opinion
Brad Hong | A brilliant orange prophet
BRAD HONG is a College freshman from Morristown, N.J.
Editorial | With off-campus groups, Penn shouldn't repeat Harvard's mistakes
Although The Daily Pennsylvanian is a Penn-focused publication, we are acutely aware that the forces which shape what becomes news here on campus, like springtime snowstorms which disrupt classes, often originate elsewhere.
Guest Column by Karen Hamilton | Penn and diversity — another view
I am a Penn alumna, Penn parent, and Penn staff member. I was also a low-income student in the 1980s, which is why the recent story in the DP about the difficulty that some first-generation and low-income students have experienced during Spring Break caught my attention.
Bryn Friedenberg | Happy women's week
BRYN FRIEDENBERG is a College junior from Kirtland, Ohio.
Michael Palamountain | Why we need to reclaim the word 'radical'
Today the word “radical” — sometimes spelled with a capital R — may inspire fear in the hearts of many.
Claudia Li | Inane things
CLAUDIA LI is a College junior from Santa Clara, Calif.
Toe the Line: College Republicans | A good opening statement, but not the final word
Obamacare is a disaster. This has become an unavoidable reality in recent years. In Michigan and Colorado, for instance, premiums are increasing at rates of 16.7% and 20%, respectively.
Toe the Line: Penn Democrats | A tax cut for the rich in health care's clothing
The primary aim of any large-scale government program is not to save money. Social Security does not aim to reduce the deficit.
Ben Claar | Kong: Social justice warrior
BEN CLAAR is a College sophomore from Scarsdale, N.Y.
Amy Chan | Embrace the shame of studying abroad
My friend says that “studying abroad is learning how to shame yourself.” I would like to amend that statement by saying, firstly, that I never needed to learn how to shame myself.
Reid Jackson | Flying foul: the sorry state of American aviation
A cold wind rushes through the cabin as passengers bundle themselves up in whatever thick clothes and blankets they can find.
Guest Statement by 53 Penn Faculty Members | Statement of faculty support for GET-UP efforts
As faculty members of the University of Pennsylvania, we welcome efforts being made by GET-UP to unionize the graduate student workers (GSWs) in our university.
Brad Hong | Klutz
BRAD HONG is a College freshman from Morristown, N.J.
Taylor Becker | Responding to violence at campus protests
College campuses around the country have experienced a slew of violent protests against invited speakers, as students protest guests they deem unworthy and prevent them from sharing their views.
Calvary Rogers | Discovering intersections between our mental health and academia
Recently, the Student Committee on Undergraduate Education conducted a survey to shine light on the growing demand for an expanded half-credit course system here at Penn.
Bryn Friedenberg | Clean laundry
BRYN FRIEDENBERG is a College junior from Kirtland, Ohio.
Emily Hoeven | Making time with family cool again
I was watching one of my brother’s baseball games over spring break when a parent asked me why I wasn’t living it up in Florida or Puerto Vallarta or some other tropical location with my friends.
Shawn Srolovitz | Don't forget the trees
This past week, I participated in an Alternate Spring Break trip to Hendersonville, North Carolina, where we spent the week working with Housing Assistance, a local organization that helps with home repair for people in poverty. Throughout the week, we had the opportunity to help repair roofs around the community, visit local sights and eat lots of great food.
Claudia Li | What a party pooper
CLAUDIA LI is a College junior from Santa Clara, Calif.