Opinion
Abraham Wyner | Penn should unequivocally adopt the IHRA working definition of antisemitism
Guest columnist Abraham Wyner calls on Penn’s administration to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism.
Brett Seaton | Political university presidents are bad for business
Columnist Brett Seaton calls on Penn leadership to stop making political statements.
Izzy Feinfeld | Why Penn’s donor base feels threatened
Columnist Izzy Feinfeld argues that recent donor disinvestment demonstrates the growing strength of the pro-Palestine movement.
Spencer Gibbs | Statistically, you will not read this article
Columnist Spencer Gibbs reflects on his most recent controversial article and asks readers to practice critical reading.
Lexi Boccuzzi | Do you love democracy? Then stop strategizing on Election Day.
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi pushes back on notions of “maximizing one’s vote” and argues that it is anti-democratic in many ways.
Advance Registration: The DP opinion department’s recommendations
The Daily Pennsylvanian’s opinion department recommends courses and professors for your Spring 2024 schedule.
Andrew Stratton | There’s no city for sports like Philly
Columnist Andrew Stratton discusses the charm of Philadelphia's sports culture.
Hanadi Abdulkadir | Why social media and Palestinian activism goes hand in hand
Columnist Hanadi Abdulkadir explores why social media activism is crucial to ensure the survival of Palestinian stories.
Sose Hovannisian | The pedagogic power of Instagram
Columnist Sose Hovannisian argues that now more than ever, social media platforms like Instagram play a crucial role in mass communication.
Kiyah Akins | Being an African American student at Penn is exhilarating… and exhausting
Columnist Kiyah Akins sheds lights on the African American experience at Penn and emphasizes the importance of African American centered organizations.
Sarah Alkhafaji and PLTV | Why voting is a privilege, and why you should care about it
Guest Columnist Sarah Alkhafaji, a College senior with Penn Leads the Vote, calls on the Penn community to cast their vote this Election Day.
Brett Seaton | What job should you choose after graduation?
Columnist Brett Seaton discusses the career selection process at Penn and how to think probabilistically about your future.
David J. Shapiro | Amy Wax, Liz Magill, and Hypocrisy
Guest Columnist David J. Shapiro argues that the University’s response to the Palestine Writes Literature Festival and the pro-Palestine rallies calling for “resistance” and “revolution” demonstrate that Professor Wax is the victim of selective prosecution and an insidious double standard.
Spencer Gibbs | Do you love democracy? Then vote Republican.
Columnist Spencer Gibbs prescribes changing parties to vote in the 2024 election primaries.
Penn Democrats | Why you should vote this year
Penn Democrats urge the Penn community to vote on Nov. 7 in light of recent United States Supreme Court decisions and efforts to dismantle our fundamental rights.
Andrew Stratton | Spread thin from too many exams at once? Exam periods can help.
Columnist Andrew Stratton explains why midterms should be set around scheduled times for the betterment of students and work-life balance.
Mritika Senthil | Behind the letters: The stranglehold of Greek life and the “scene” on campus culture
Columnist Mritika Senthil examines the cost of social status on campus after reflecting on her own rejection from a frat party and distance from Penn’s South Asian community.
SP2 Students and Alumni | In solidarity with Palestine
Over 120 SP2 students and alumni stand against the genocide of Palestinian people in Gaza and call upon SP2 to do the same.
Clever Earth | Pushing the red button: the case for nuking back
Columnist Clever Earth proposes that implementing a retaliatory policy may be rational if it maximizes the probability of deterrence success.