Opinion
Emily Chang | Penn should extend the pass/fail policy for one more semester
Columnist Emily Chang argues that Penn should keep the pass/fail policy in effect for the 2021 fall semester.
Varun Saraswathula | Give your vaccinated friends a hug (Consensually, of course)
Columnist Varun Saraswathula digs into when vaccinated individuals are able to hug their friends again.
Vyshnavi Kosigishroff & Eric Orts | Why does Penn lag on climate divestment?
Vyshnavi Kosigishroff and Eric Orts argue that the University's trustees must stand up against conflicts of interest and help change Penn's stance on the climate crisis.
Editorial | It’s past time for affordable summer classes
The Daily Pennsylvanian's Editorial Board argues that Penn needs to reduce the cost of summer classes given the pandemic's impact on internships and other summer opportunities.
AAUP–Penn | Best practices for course stopping times under the new schedule
In the absence of formal guidelines, AAUP–Penn proposes best practices on the length of instructional periods.
Taja Mazaj | Penn’s zero-emissions promise is meaningless
Columnist Taja Mazaj argues that Penn needs to be more assertive in combating climate change, saying that "milquetoast compromises won’t cut it" when the planet is at stake.
Fossil Free Penn | Penn’s new ‘net-zero’ climate goal is deceptive and ignores years of student activism
Two members of Fossil Free Penn write that the University's net-zero plan actually does little to combat climate change.
Lexi Boccuzzi | What is the future of American conservatism?
Columnist Lexi Boccuzzi examines the complex outlook of the Republican party and right-leaning youth in a post-Trump era.
Caroline Magdolen | Using random housing assignments to build a stronger community
Columnist Caroline Magdolen argues that Penn should move to a randomized College House sorting system to break down stereotypes associated with the different on-campus living options.
Alex Eapen | Penn, We need action — not emails.
Columnist Alex Eapen argues that the University does little to respond directly to student advocacy and, instead of lip service, should actually focus on implementing the changes students would like to see.
Editorial | Vaccines should be required for the fall semester
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board urges Penn to require vaccinations for all students for the fall 2021 semester.
Josephine Park | A statement on the future of the Asian American Studies Program at Penn
English professor and Asian American Studies Program director Josephine Park releases a statement on the state of the program at Penn.
Guest Column by 58 Penn Faculty Members | In support of Dr. Eng and the Asian American Studies Program
58 Penn faculty members sign a letter in support of the Asian American Studies program and Prof. David Eng.
Claire Nguyen & Erin O’Malley | What Penn hasn’t done to support Asian American Studies
The co-chairs of the Asian American Studies Program Undergraduate Advisory Board urge the U. to truly support the program and honor their demands.
Iman Syed | My uncle is a martyr: what we can learn from grief and trauma in light of tragedy
The Daily Pennsylvanian's newsletter editor, Iman Syed, reflects on the grief, and healing, which came from the tragic loss of her uncle.
Taja Mazaj | Penn: It’s time for financial transparency
Columnist Taja Mazaj urges the university to be more fiscally transparent, especially when it comes to using students' tuition and fee dollars.
Emily Chang | Housing selection was a mess. Here’s how we fix it.
Columnist Emily Chang discusses the difficulty of the college house matching process for rising sophomores and how to fix it.
Andy Yoon | Some lessons from pandemic life, one year later
Columnist Andy Yoon reflects on a year of pandemic life and suggests some permanent changes that may make our lives more healthy.
Daniel Gurevitch | The college admissions process needs an overhaul
Columnist Daniel Gurevitch offers his assessment of the college admissions scandal uncovered by operation Varsity Blues and how colleges can do better when admitting students.