In Connecticut, being patriotic can often be nothing more than an aesthetic. But for me, it taught me how to love my country and work every day to make it a better place.
Sarah Mester | Alarmism is not analysis
Exploring the DP’s claim that Trump will deport students and defund Penn Photo Credit: ChatGPT By Sarah Mester Following the election, the Daily Pennsylvanian posted an article titled: Trump's proposals could deport students, remove federal funding from Penn, DP analysis finds. However, research into the actual policies in question reveals the support for both of these alarming claims to be misinformed and weak. The DP’s analysis relies on a misunderstood point from a Republican National Committee Platform Committee resolution, comments from one political rally, and Project 2025, which President-elect Trump has disavowed repeatedly. The argument that Trump is looking to…
A guide to the Sixers’ season: on-court, off court, and arena-sized issues
While star player Joel Embiid works to overcome an injury, the team’s plans for a new arena have transformed into a political controversy. Photo Credit: DALL-E By Ryan Wolff The Philadelphia 76ers are at a crossroads, grappling with challenges on and off the court that could shape the franchise's future. On one hand, the team faces scrutiny for its management of Joel Embiid, their injury-prone star and reigning NBA MVP, whose limited availability has sparked an NBA investigation and criticism from fans and pundits alike. On the other hand, the Sixers are embroiled in a heated debate over their proposed…
Emma McClure | Breakup at the polls: poor communication or a good dating practice?
(Not So) Hot Takes | A Sidechat poll about election related breakups underscores the complexities of navigating politics while dating. Photo Credit: Jennifer Mesa By Emma McClure In the weeks and months leading up to the recent election, the sad state of America has been on full display; we are a people divided, not united. A host of contentious issues were the subject of hot debate this election cycle, and media on both sides of the political aisle encouraged a growing divide. Eager to fan the flame, conservative hosts attacked Vice-President Harris’ connections to Willie Brown while liberal media threatened…
Chloe Hunt | Make America Patriotic Again.
Once a bipartisan staple, the hanging of an American flag on your home, has now become indicative of your political affiliation. In the name of unity and democracy, it’s time to revive our patriotism.
Penn swimmers’ legacies continue to influence national debate about transwomen in college sports.
Two years after Penn swimmers Lia Thomas and Paula Scanlan have graduated, their presence is still shaping the conversation around Title IX and other policies governing women’s sports.
Nicolas Scola | A leader for the age: History’s guide to the 2024 election
An analysis of political leadership through the decades can teach us a lot about what we need out of our next president.
Dillon Nittoli | Taylor Swift’s latest album is more tortured poetry than music.
While Swift is none for her poetic songwriting, her latest anthology has gone a little too lyrical for its own good.
Ireland Gorecki | A Semi-Swiftie’s Guide to Digesting ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
Taylor Swift’s new album is ‘torturing’ the hearts of obsessed romantics. It’s time to break down her latest lengthy anthology.
Lexi Boccuzzi | What does it mean to receive a liberal education?
Lexi Boccuzzi’s parting speech for the College of Arts and Sciences Class of 2024 on the need to embrace the empathy, open-mindedness, and humility taught by liberal education.
Playing in the Palestra with Penn Men’s Basketball
An interview with graduating student-athlete Andrew Laczkowski and an overview of the 2023-2024 season.
Senior Spotlight: Lexi Boccuzzi
Lexi Boccuzzi is an institution. She is unlike anyone that I have met—and will ever meet, I’m sure—at Penn.
Anonymous | Behind the protests
While the “Palestine Solidarity encampments” have been accused of simply “antisemitism” it is important to contextualize why they are occurring.