Opinion
Mariana Martinez | Why 'staying safe' is not enough
Senior Columnist Mariana Martinez tells a different side of the story of the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement roundups and the mass deportations.
Ingrid Holmquist | Penn owns Philadelphia, but it doesn’t have to own us too
Columnist Ingrid Holmquist explores the contradiction of reaping the benefits of an institution that has such an extensive past of harming its community.
Elo Esalomi | Penn’s AI policy vacuum
Columnist Elo Esalomi examines Penn's inconsistent AI policies and calls for standardized guidelines that reflect AI's growing role in education.
Ashti Tiwari | Careerism doesn’t have to ruin college
Columnist Ashti Tiwari defends preprofessionalism as an opportunity to pursue passion while cultivating career skills in the process.
Lindsay Muneton ⎹ The wake-up call of our generation
Columnist Lindsay Muneton discusses the significance of the Trump administration's new policies and why they serve as a necessary wake-up call to the Penn community.
Zaid Alsubaiei | Men, who are we?
Columnist Zaid Alsubaiei argues that the issues facing men today are the result of a systematic campaign to dismantle the foundation of masculinity.
Alan Cotler and Robert Litan | Educating Ivy League student-athletes
Guest columnists Alan Cotler and Robert Litan advise Ivy League student-athletes to understand their rights to scholarships and more — and bring them up to date on litigation that affects their futures and the futures of thousands more Ivy League student-athletes who will follow them.
Marie Dillard | The calculus of Blackness
Columnist Marie Dillard reflects on the complexities of Black identity, gatekeeping, and the historical and cultural underpinnings of how Blackness is defined and perceived.
Namrata Pradeep | Our apps can’t dictate our politics
Columnist Namrata Pradeep discusses how social media platforms shape young users’ perceptions of government.
Mariana Martinez | Debunking the sorority myth
Senior columnist Mariana Martinez narrates her sorority rush experience as an international student, exploring the impact Sidechat has on potential new members.
Diya Choksey | Preprofessionalism won’t save us from the robots
Senior columnist Diya Choksey argues that in a world dominated by artificial intelligence, it is the irreplaceable human skills cultivated by the liberal arts that will hold the key to the future.
Elijah Ramirez | ‘Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere’
Columnist Elijah Ramirez urges Penn students to heed former Penn professor and President Joe Biden’s advice and recognize the dangerous presence of an oligarchic regime.
Mritika Senthil | Why Penn’s mandatory housing policy is failing students
Senior Columnist Mritika Senthil breaks down how Penn's high rise residences shoehorn students into overpriced, dysfunctional housing.
Lala Mustafa | Rich and reich: The cost of billionaire immunity
Columnist Lala Mustafa critiques Elon Musk's "Roman salute," highlighting how it emboldens extremism while exposing the double standards that protect the powerful.
Francesco Salamone | You are absolutely nobody (but that’s fine)
Columnist Francesco Salamone argues that identity is a mosaic of external influences, challenging the illusion of a self-made “I.”
Mariana Martinez | Transitional justice, a fragile peace
Senior Columnist Mariana Martinez argues that a nontraditional justice approach worsens conflicts.
Piper Slinka-Petka | Anonymity is killing college
Senior columnist Piper Slinka-Petka argues that Penn’s culture of judgement forces students to hide behind anonymity to express true opinions and make mistakes.
The 2024 Report on Diversity at The Daily Pennsylvanian, Inc.
The information in this report reflects the fall 2024 demographics of 260 members of the organization, across The Daily Pennsylvanian, 34th Street Magazine, and Under the Button.
Mia Vesely | Are admissions officers need-blind, or are they always peeking?
Senior Columnist Mia Vesely criticizes the University for accusations of preferential admissions practices.
