Articles by Caroline Magdolen
05/14/24 12:20am
Caroline Magdolen | This could be your call to adventure
Former Opinion Editor Caroline Magdolen recounts her journey through The DP and the value of storytelling. 02/25/24 9:31pm
Caroline Magdolen | “Everyone cheats.” What can we do about it?
Columnist Caroline Magdolen investigates academic honesty on campus, detailing the experiences of students that have been accused of academic integrity violations and potential policy changes that Penn can implement. 12/10/23 11:23pm
Reactions from DP Opinion: Liz Magill's and Scott Bok's resignations
The Daily Pennsylvanian's Opinion department and Editorial Board weigh in with their thoughts on the resignations of Liz Magill and Scott Bok. 12/08/23 10:00am
Letters to the Editor | Reflections from alumni on Penn's recent leadership
Several Penn alumni reflect on Penn’s response to recent events, including the Palestine Writes Literature Festival, the ongoing Israel-Gaza war, the withholding of alumni donations, and responses from Penn’s administration to these ongoing crises. 10/18/23 10:03pm
Reflections on the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas
Members of the Penn community share out their thoughts and perspectives on the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas, Penn's response to the conflict, and its impact on campus life and discourse. 09/18/23 10:46pm
Palestine Writes: Perspectives from the Penn community
Members of the Penn community share their thoughts and perspectives about the upcoming Palestinian Writes Literature Festival. 09/07/23 12:07am
From the Editor | The paper needs you (yes, you!)
Opinion Editor Caroline Magdolen implores the Penn community to get involved and stay engaged with the Daily Pennsylvanian this school year. 08/21/23 10:34pm
Back to School 2023: DP Opinion perspectives on affirmative action's end
Columnists at The Daily Pennsylvanian and Penn community members alike have shared their thoughts, reactions, and insights on the Supreme Court's decision to forbid race-conscious admissions in higher education. 05/12/23 2:27am
The Graduation Issue 2023: Columns from the DP's graduating seniors
Senior columns cover the ups and downs of Penn, and everything in between. 11/10/22 12:33pm
Caroline Magdolen | There’s no better time for climate education
Columnist Caroline Magdolen calls on Penn to pioneer what an immersive, effective climate education should look like. 10/20/22 2:42pm
Caroline Magdolen | The Rat Kings of Penn
Columnist Caroline Magdolen contemplates what it means to be happy and fulfilled as a college student 09/12/22 6:33am
Caroline Magdolen | Why I handwrite my notes on paper
Columnist Caroline Magdolen contemplates what is lost when students spend class time on electronic devices. 08/21/22 7:10am
Caroline Magdolen | Fighting for fair financial aid packages
Columnist Caroline Magdolen highlights the struggles that aided Penn students endure to fund their education, and what University administration can do in response. 04/21/22 1:23pm
Caroline Magdolen | The second-year experience: Smoke and mirrors?
Columnist Caroline Magdolen reflects on her experience with on-campus housing over the past two years, and how her perception of College House community has changed. 01/28/22 6:13pm
Caroline Magdolen | Penn Was Never a Need-Blind School
Columnist Caroline Magdolen demands that Penn students and administrators recognize that Penn’s current admission practices are not need-blind, and fight for a legal methodology for admissions and financial aid distribution. 12/09/21 4:44pm
Caroline Magdolen | Here we go again?
Columnist Caroline Magdolen discusses how the Omicron variant will affect our future. 11/23/21 9:52am
Caroline Magdolen | What do weed-out courses really measure?
Columnist Caroline Magdolen argues that "weed-out" courses do little to inform students about a discipline and instead discourage diverse students from studying the subject. 10/25/21 1:27am
Caroline Magdolen | Penn OutOfTouch: Why our academic planning needs more than a software update
Columnist Caroline Magdolen argues that Penn's replacement for Penn InTouch will do little to improve the fundamental issues with Penn's academic and advising systems. 09/26/21 7:00pm
Caroline Magdolen | How many lanternflies have you stomped today?
Caroline Magdolen encourages us to give back to the local ecosystem, even in urban spaces like Philadelphia, as seemingly harmless inaction can lead to exponential damage in the long run.Columnist Caroline Magdolen argues that we need to pay more attention to Philadelphia's ailing ecosystem and squash lanterflies! 09/11/21 9:30am