Opinion
Caroline Magdolen | Eco-anxiety, our double-edged sword to wield
Columnist Caroline Magdolen writes about the anxiety surrounding climate change, and how we have more power than we think to enact positive change.
Jaden Cloobeck | I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to fail
Columnist Jaden Cloobeck writes about failure and how we should embrace it, not fear it.
Alan Cotler & Robert Litan | The Ivy League must allow full merit and athletic scholarships
Guest columnists Alan Cotler and Robert Litan argue that by allowing full merit and athletic scholarships, Penn (as well as the other Ivy League schools) can be competitive with other institutions in athletics as well as other disciplines.
Editorial | Penn reinstated its mask mandate. It’s up to students to make sure it’s successful
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board implores Penn students to abide by the University's new mask mandate, citing the contagious nature of the Delta variant of COVID-19.
Matthew Liu | Beware riders, high ride sharing prices are here to stay
Columnist Matthew Liu writes about the increase in prices for ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft, and argues that anticompetitive behavior is partly to blame.
Daniel Gurevitch | Dear Mayor Kenney, keep MLK Drive closed to cars
Columnist Daniel Gurevitch argues that MLK Drive should remain closed to cars even after pandemic restrictions lift, citing benefits to Philadelphians' mental and physical health.
Jaden Cloobeck | “Slow Down” is my mantra. What’s yours?
Columnist Jaden Cloobeck writes about how he learned to be more mindful and slow down, making his college experience better and more intentional.
Artur Vllahiu | You should think about death more often
Guest columnist Artur Vllahiu writes about how death doesn't need to be a source of fear. Citing different existentialist philosophers, Vllahiu makes the case for how thinking about death can actually make us feel better.
Penn Leads the Vote | Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 26th amendment — vote this fall
Penn Leads the Vote encourages students to vote on the 50th anniversary of the passage of the 26th amendment: the amendment that granted Americans 18 and older the right to vote.
Jaden Cloobeck | NROTC students take classes with exams. Why don’t they count for credit?
Columnist Jaden Cloobeck argues that it is unacceptable for NROTC students at Penn to have their naval science coursework go uncredited.
Asaad Manzar | A letter to the new transfer class
Columnist Asaad Manzar writes a letter to Penn's new transfer class, offering advice to new students adapting to Penn for the first time.
Andrew Dunn | A letter from a recovering achievement addict
Guest columnist and 2012 Wharton graduate Andrew Murray Dunn writes about the folly of achievement culture and blind pursuit of the rat race.
Jaden Cloobeck | Why Amy Gutmann was a transformative president, and what we need next
Columnist Jaden Cloobeck writes about how Amy Gutmann transformed Penn during her tenure at Penn, and how her successor should prioritize listening and open communication with Penn's student body.
Matthew Liu | No, a new president will not change anything
Columnist Matthew Liu argues that members of the Penn community should not expect significant changes with the University president that succeeds Amy Gutmann. He writes about how criticisms directed towards her often reference issues that are inherent to all large institutions.
Andy Yoon | Why America is at risk of obsolescence
Columnist Andy Yoon writes about the folly of American exceptionalism and how the United States isn't always going to be on top — unless we do something about it.
Lexi Boccuzzi | Inside the importance of independence day
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi writes about the 4th of July, and how celebrating it is not incommensurate with valid criticism of our nation.
Matthew Liu | The subverted progressivism of Thomas Paine
Columnist Matthew Liu writes about how one of our Founding Fathers — Thomas Paine — was the surprise progressive at the heart of America's inception.
Surayya Walters | Why didn't I learn about the Tulsa Massacre in school?
Columnist Surayya Walters writes about the Tulsa Massacre and how important it is for Americans to learn about it in all aspects of academics, including business.
Jaden Cloobeck | Constructive Patriotism is True Patriotism
Columnist Jaden Cloobeck writes about constructive patriotism and how criticism isn't a sign of disrespect — it's a sign of love for one's nation.