Opinion
Editorial | Why Penn students should pack the Palestra
Students should recognize the historic value of the Palestra and attend games to give support to Penn's basketball teams.
Guest Column by Jackson Maxwell | The problem with Penn's Wellness Programming
In order to be impactful, wellness measures must be adapted to fit within students’ existing incentive structures, and that means integrating them within students’ existing commitments.
Sarah Khan | First round of midterms
SARAH KHAN is a College junior from Lynn Haven, Fla.
Surayya Walters | In light of Black history month, Penn must do more for its Black students
Whether through funding for relocation efforts for the cultural houses or in paying reparations, Penn needs to increase its advocacy on behalf of its Black students.
Guest Column by Corey Paredes and Chris Schiller | Penn students, reject the false promises of Bernie Sanders
The issues that Bernie Sanders speaks to reflect important contemporary challenges, but his heavy-handed government solutions would further bankrupt the nation and dim opportunity for those who need it most.
Editorial | Divesting from fossil fuels would save Penn money
Penn fails its students, faculty, staff, and alumni by investing its multi-billion endowment in ways that will likely provide a lower financial return than it could with fossil fuel divestment.
Guest Column by Erika Gustafson | Penn’s biochemistry awards contribute to gender inequality
In academia, women first experience this culture of differentiating tasks between men and women within the classroom, originating in the way professors view and treat their students.
Editorial | Bernie Sanders is the best candidate to defeat Trump
Voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for many candidates associated with Penn in the 2020 primary and general elections. The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board recommends picking none of them.
Guest Column by Borna Saeednia | Penn must give Election Day the recognition it deserves
Penn students have the potential to play a significant role in the fate of the state of Pennsylvania and the nation as a whole, and we should help unleash this potential.
Alfredo Praticò | Penn must reevaluate its relationship with Bon Appétit
Penn must apply pressure and encourage Bon Appétit to place a premium on broadening and improving Penn Dining’s offerings and food availability.
Sophia DuRose | Kobe’s legacy is more complicated than we think
Amidst the notable accomplishments of this truly legendary athlete, it is important to acknowledge the entirety of his actions.
Guest Column by Arianna Acevedo-Ithier | Homan shouldn't have been invited back to Penn
As former ICE director Homan stated during his talk, “walls work,” especially here at Penn when members of the University actively kept us out.
Editorial | Penn’s general education requirements shouldn’t be so hard to fulfill
The University should offer more courses, and a variety of them, that fulfill each sector or foundational requirement to make it easier for undergraduates to explore different topics throughout their time at Penn.
Lark Yan | Don't let racism spread with coronavirus
The coronavirus is a serious health crisis, but we can’t use it to drive us towards hatred and fear.
Sarah Khan | Types of People in the Coronavirus Crisis
SARAH KHAN is a College junior from Lynn Haven, Fla.
Agatha Advincula | Penn students, in light of impeachment, remember who we are
Now is the time to reflect on who we are as a University and how we wish to be seen.
Guest Column by Naveen Albert | Penn must not remove call box telephones
Suggesting that Penn remove the very little public communications infrastructure it has left completely ignores the people who rely on it.
Guest Column by 2020 Class President Karim El Sewedy | Dear Penn Seniors
No, I don’t mean getting lost going to class or stumbling into the Quad at 4am. In fact, I’m not talking about who you actually were as a first-year student at all. I’m talking about the spirit of the collective experience.
Editorial | Students in Greek life must support CAFSA’s mission of stopping sexual assault
Someone can be a Greek life member and think that Locust Walk should represent more diverse interests.