Guest Columns
Abdulrahman Bindamnan | Penn’s Weingarten Center fails to support writers
Guest Columnist Abdulrahman Bindamnan argues that writing tutors should offer editing services to non-native English students.
Natalia Reyes | On retaliatory medical leaves and the deans who uphold them
Guest Columnist Natalia Reyes argues that medical leaves should not be used to retaliate against students attempting to report discrimination and harassment at Penn.
Sevda Aghayeva | Sharing a Penn success story
Guest columnist Sevda Aghayeva reflects on the personal and professional journey that brought her to Penn.
Philadelphia Graduate Students | A response to the dismantling of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment
Philadelphia-area graduate student workers come together to criticize Penn’s decision to dismantle the Gaza Solidarity Encampment.
Eyal Yakoby | The mischaracterization of the encampment is dangerous to the Penn community
Guest Columnist Eyal Yakoby writes about how the fabrication of what has happened on Penn’s campus furthers harm to students and undermines peaceful protest.
Imran Siddiqui | Finding your space
Former Editor-in-Chief Imran Siddiqui reflects on what his time at the DP taught him about the work that goes into creating meaningful change on campus and beyond.
Eashwar Kantemneni | Keeping an open mind
Former Deputy Sports Editor Eashwar Kantemneni takes us through his initial dislike for journalism, to The DP becoming an integral part of his college experience.
Walden Green | It’s about the cones
Former Street editor-in-chief Walden Green reflects on the DP’s internal politicking, and why we shouldn’t lose sight of what really matters.
Julia Fischer | Fact-check: ‘Curiosity killed the cat’
Former Copy Editor Julia Fischer contemplates a college experience defined by curiosity and encourages others to investigate and explore.
Jesse Zhang | Cheers to never having it 'normal'
Former DP President Jesse Zhang reflects on the abnormality of his time at Penn, finding resilience and purpose in navigating unprecedented times.
Esther Lim | Dear sports
Former Sports Editor Esther Lim reflects on her favorite moments of action in Penn sports.
Matthew Frank | Memories from the DP’s only section that matters
Former Sports Editor Matthew Frank reflects on four years in one of the strangest niches in journalism: college sports.
Allyson Nelson | If you love something, let it go
Former Copy Editor Allyson Nelson details how pursuing multiple interests can help you appreciate their individual importance.
Tulia Falleti | The aftermath I had feared is here
Guest columnist Tulia Falleti writes to resign from the position of Chair of the Faculty Senate.
George Honig | It was a mistake to send in the police to end the encampment
Guest columnist George Honig argues Penn administration should not have sent in police to end the encampment.
Ben Messafi | The encampment is self-destructing
Guest columnist Ben Messafi argues the first step to proper civil discourse and de-escalation on campus is to end the encampment.
Zack Ben-Ezra | The free speech double standard
Guest columnist Zack Ben-Ezra calls on Penn leadership to fairly and even handedly uphold free speech and university policy in a viewpoint-neutral manner.
Faresi Alfaresi | Stop invoking the ‘violent, raging, Arab’ stereotype
Guest columnist Faresi Alfaresi asserts that Arab and Muslim students have been consistently ignored and deprioritized by Penn administration, alumni, and the community itself since the escalation of the conflict on Oct. 7.
Ann Farnsworth-Alvear and Zita Cristina Nunes | Why Penn’s guidelines on open expression matter so much right now
Guest columnists Ann Farnsworth-Alvear and Zita Cristina Nunes urge the Penn administration to negotiate with protesters and protect freedom of speech on campus.