Opinion
Jesse Zhang | Assume the best of intentions, or try to
Columnist Jesse Zhang discusses how we should assume the best of people in order to have meaningful conversations.
PLTV | There are no election off years
In a guest column, Penn Leads the Vote encourages students to cast a ballot in this year's general election.
Joseph M. Squillaro | It’s time to put Zoom out to pasture and embrace our in-person future
Columnist Joseph M. Squillaro argues that it's time to retire video conferencing unless absolutely necessary to return to a more social time.
Allison Santa-Cruz | Why we should use gratitude to aid us in personal growth
Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz reflects on the role of gratitude in the transition to college life.
Jay Sekhsaria | How the overuse of technology is harming teaching at Penn
Columnist Jay Sekhsaria argues that some professors over rely on digital teaching aids, negatively effecting instruction.
Vinay Khosla | Individual environmental responsibility is a lie
Columnist Vinay Khosla argues that companies have maliciously shifted much of the blame for environmental damage on us.
Asaad Manzar | How we can improve the state of Penn’s minorities’ mental health
Columnist Asaad Manzar discusses the state of mental health support and resources for people of color on campus.
Editorial | Pennsylvania's judges matter, so vote in this election
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board argues that students should vote in the upcoming elections, paying special attention to the state-wide judgeships which are on the ballot.
Artur Vllahiu | The myth of our liberal arts education
Columnist Artur Vllahiu argues that Penn's liberal arts education does little to encourage students to challenge the status quo and create radical change.
Naveen Albert | Penn should hold off on Wi-Fi 'upgrades'
Guest Columnist Naveen Albert argues that Penn shouldn't upgrades its wifi systems due to negative environmental and health effects.
Caroline Magdolen | Penn OutOfTouch: Why our academic planning needs more than a software update
Columnist Caroline Magdolen argues that Penn's replacement for Penn InTouch will do little to improve the fundamental issues with Penn's academic and advising systems.
Andy Yoon & Emily Chang | Non-Wharton students should not be denied campus resources
Columnists Andy Yoon and Emily Chang argue that Penn must bridge the resource divide between Wharton and the other undergraduate schools.
Ellen Heiman & Sage Lincoln | Penn Law is failing its environmental students — and our planet
Guest columnists Ellen Heiman and Sage Lincoln argue that Penn Law must do more to increase opportunities for environmental advocacy and law training.
Steven Weitzman | The pandemic, Penn faculty, and the presidential search
In a guest column, religious studies professor Steven Weitzman argues that greater faculty representation is needed on the search committee for Penn's next president.
Editorial | Penn's 'breaks' are a ruse. Here's how we fix them.
The Daily Pennsylvanian's Editorial Board argues that Penn should institute a grace period around breaks to allow students time to truly destress and unwind.
Joseph M. Squillaro | Dr. Strangelove or: How I learned to stop worrying and tolerate COVID-19
Columnist Joseph Squillaro discusses how to deal with the fear and anxiety that comes with catching pseudo-COVID-19.
Lexi Boccuzzi | Why local and state politics are the answer to our political grievances
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi discusses how local politics are both more impactful and less partisan than national politics.
Iman Syed | Seasons of grief: A year's reflection on healing
Guest columnist Iman Syed reflects on a year of grief since the passing of her uncle.
Liala Sofi | On such a racially diverse campus, why is cross-racial engagement limited?
Columnist Liali Sofi reflects on the demographics of friend groups on campus and how we can build more mixed communites.