Opinion
Editorial | Penn students: stop misusing your privilege
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board argues that Penn students must stop acting like normal behavior is appropriate during a pandemic, endangering their peers and the West Philadelphia community.
Sarah Khan | (Not) Happy Coronaversary
Opinion artist Sarah Khan looks back at the one-year anniversary nobody wanted.
Emily Chang | There is nothing racist about COVID-19. America made it racist.
Columnist Emily Chang reflects on the root causes of the increase in hate crimes directed towards Asian-Americans in the United States.
Andy Yoon | Stop calling us the 'model minority'
Columnist Andy Yoon explores the harms of the "model minority" myth amid rising hate crimes against Asian Americans.
Alex Eapen | Exploitation of Black vaccination sites takes Penn privilege to a new level
Columnist Alex Eapen discussed the harms Penn students cause when they get vaccinated from clinics designed to serve Philadelphia's Black community.
Al Filreis | In memory of Paul Kelly
Professor Al Filreis reflects on Paul Kelly, who helped create the Kelly Writers House.
Yoni Gutenmacher | Penn’s commencement plans overlook Orthodox Jews
Guest columnist Yoni Gutenmacher argues that Penn should move commencement to be inclusive of the University's Orthodox Jewish community.
Editorial | Student vaccinations must not come at the expense of West Philadelphia
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board argues that Penn must include West Philadelphians in its plan for vaccinating our community at-large.
Matthew Liu | Space Exploration: The case for government-funded basic science research
Columnist Matthew Liu argues that there is a disconnect between public support and government funds with regards to space exploration.
Valerie Wang | The group chat knows best
In this week's opart, the opinion section takes a look at some other things that are 50-50 at Penn.
Andrew Murray Dunn | A new vision for Wharton
In a guest column, Andrew Murray Dunn puts forth a proposal to reshape the Wharton school and reimagine business education for the 21st century.
Eric Orts & Stephen Sheller | Trump’s out of office. Allegations of his admission fraud still stand.
In a guest column, Eric Orts and Stephen Sheller call on Penn's administration to look into allegation of admissions fraud against Donald Trump.
Isabella Glassman | Keep tests open book when classrooms reopen
Columnist Isabella Glassman argues that professors should keep exams open book when in-person classes return to decrease exam-related stress.
Editorial | Commencement should be in person. Here's how we do it.
The Editorial Board argues that the University should hold an in-person commencement, but must take precautions to do so safely.
Alex Eapen | Penn’s pre-professional culture is the enemy of passion
Columnist Alex Eapen critiques Penn's pre-professional culture and offers suggestions on how students can find more enjoyment in their lives.
Brian Peterson | What’s next? Racial justice, Penn, and you
In a guest column, Brian Peterson reflects on his experiences as a member of the Penn community and director of Makuu: The Black Cultural Center.
Caroline Magdolen | Let’s talk about the other global crisis: sustainability
Columnist Caroline Magdolen investigates the status of sustainability at Penn and discusses how the University and its students can lead green lives at Penn.
Urooba Abid | Philly schools are reopening. Penn should provide testing.
Columnist Urooba Abid argues that Penn has an obligation to support the School District's reopening plan by providing testing for staff and students as they return to in-person schooling.
Surayya Walters | Wharton must amplify the intersectional voices of BIPOC students
Columnist Surayya Walters makes the case that Wharton has long ways to go before becoming an equitable institution and uplifting the experiences of BIPOC women to feel comfortable in the workplace.