Opinion

Guest Column by Daniel Traister | Penn’s community needs an independent bookstore

The independent Penn Book Center has always been and still remains stocked with both books and booksellers possessing the potential to surprise a reader.

Senior Column by William Snow | Why I never belonged at Penn

I just wish I had come here once these issues were addressed.

Senior Column by Cole Jacobson | Learn to embrace the tough times

When you think about why you’re upset about something, the bigger picture comes into play.

Senior Column by David Figurelli | A reflection

But as I come to the end of my college career, I’m hesitant to allow my perception of the past four years to be colored so negatively. 

Senior Column by Sabrina Qiao | The “ What if” conundrum: leaving that mentality behind at graduation

I can’t live my life thinking that I’ll soon die. At a certain point I’m willing to suspend disbelief: to let myself think I have the capacity to live a healthy and ordinary — maybe, even, an extraordinary — life.

Senior Column by Ally Johnson | Stories worth retelling

The DP taught me how deeply fulfilling it can be to devote yourself to something important, even without the dangling carrot of external validation from grades and other “objective” measures of success we obsess over on this campus.

Senior Column by Rebecca Tan | Take a big swing

Now though, for what feels like the first time, I’m not dragging my feet. I’m ready, heck, I’m excited to move on because I feel like I took a mighty swing at this college thing.

Editorial | Penn students deserve more Reading Days

As much as The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board believes our Quaker peers are the brightest in the Ivy League, we don’t think we’re that much smarter, and we’d appreciate some more time off.

Christy Qiu | Every Penn student should build their own time capsule

 The process of reflecting was valuable in that it was a cognizant deliberation and analysis of my mentality and actions. It helped me break out of habit and identity my faults, my ways of responding to situations, and the methods I can take to improve my lifestyle. It also helped raise self-acceptance as I pinpointed victories that I’ve achieved through hard work and compassion.

Lucy Hu | Should international students give up career or family? How about neither.

I will always have to choose between pursuing my passions in the United States of America and being with my family. If I choose one, I can’t have the other.

Sophia DuRose | Too many students don't take full advantage of financial aid

Students should know of every advantage Penn’s financial aid offers in order to allow them the same access as Penn students not on financial aid.  

Editorial | The 2019 Report on Diversity at The Daily Pennsylvanian, Inc.

We understand our diversity initiatives require dedication from student leadership as well as openness to criticism and suggestions from the wider Penn community. We want to hear from you about how we can continue to make the DP a more inclusive and diverse place.

Veronica Fenton | Biden 2020

VERONICA FENTON is a College sophomore from Penn Valley, Pa. Her email address is fentonv@sas.upenn.edu.

Editorial | Student newsrooms are rallying to save independent journalism. So are we.

Independent student journalism is crucial both for the campus communities student journalists cover and for the media industry at large. 

Guest Column by Avneet Randhawa | Undergraduates need the Penn Book Center

If they allow the PBC to close down in the next month, this would send a pointed message to undergraduates across countless departments that our academic passions must take a backseat to profit.

Hadriana Lowenkron | Volunteering this summer isn't financially sustainable for everyone

The truth of the matter, and what some are so quick to overlook, as they are blindsided by their activist ambitions, is that having the ability to volunteer or take on an unpaid internship exudes extreme privilege. 

Tyler Larkworthy | Penn students need to lead more sustainable lives

We could live incredibly sustainable lives. But we don’t.

Editorial | Penn Athletics' response to grievances from volleyball players isn't enough

Restorative justice requires administrative action too, and alone isn't enough to solve a problem of this gravity. 

Urooba Abid | Penn, make summer courses more accessible to students from all backgrounds

The entire system of summer courses at Penn benefits mainly wealthy students. 

Isami McCowan | Now more than ever, it’s important to say no sometimes

Before I came to Penn, I pretty much said “yes” to every kind of position or opportunity presented to me.