Opinion

Mia Vesely | Donors should not control a University and its administration

Columnist Mia Vesely argues that the purpose of a University isn’t to cater to the wishes of their alumni. 

Evan Golinsky | There is only one solution?

Guest Columnist Evan Golinsky identifies dangerous indifference present in the Palestinian liberation narrative on campus and suggests how effective discourse can be achieved in spite of this. 

Jack Lakis | The case for eliminating obvious discrimination

Columnist Jack Lakis responds to a recent column defending Amy Wax and calls for Penn to end her tenure. 

Franklin Li | Why awarding a posthumous diploma to architect Lin Huiyin is important

Columnist Franklin Li believes that awarding the diploma is not just a correction of history, but will also help change public perception of Lin Huiyin.

Eric Najera | Penn clubs should have an assigned faculty member

Columnist Eric Najera discusses how Penn's clubs could benefit from staff regulation. 

Selma Farsakh | IDF on Locust

Guest Columnist Selma Farsakh describes walking down Locust as a person who has lived in Israel-Palestine.  

Jessey Shin | Navigating the maze of Penn's resources

Columnist Jessey Shin discusses the various types of support available at Penn and how to best utilize them. 

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.