A traditionalist’s defense of long-distance as a way to create lasting marriage ready relationships.
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…
Juan Tejera | Four things YOU can do to improve mental health at Penn.
We have more power to shift culture at Penn than we think, it’s time we take action to improve our mental health.
Nicolas Scola | Whiskey choices: Does America need political parties?
The two-party system in America seems to be a necessary evil. The reason why? Good old Pennsylvania whiskey!
Abraham Franchetti | Students for Justice in Palestine’s mask is off at Columbia.
Ivy League campuses have been overrun by antisemites—and jihadists. It’s time for the administrations to do something about it.
Joanna Luna | American Dream: Struggle meal or a delicacy?
The American Dream is but a recipe with a broad range of ingredients mixing and matching. A Mexican-American explores the complicated views of the American Dream and Promise among students at Penn.
Lexi Boccuzzi | All is fair in love and friendship?
Can men and women just be friends? The age old question constantly nags at any intimate cross-gender friendship. It’s about time we explore the boundaries of the infamous “platonic” best friends relationship.
I am, I will, I can, and other Giancarloisms for Penn to live by.
A review of “An Evening with Giancarlo Esposito;” and all the incredible takeaways Penn students can learn from his life, advice, and experiences.
Anjali Reddy | Why I joined The Pennsylvania Post.
Freshman editor for the Penn Post explains why she joined Penn’s newest free press and why our publication is exactly what’s needed right now.
Noah Rubinson | No, Hillel should not condemn Israel
Recent anti-Zionist criticisms of Penn Hillel’s support of Israel misrepresents Hillel itself as well as the views of the Jewish community and activism on campus.
Paula Scanlan | How the NCAA’s transgender policies affect college sports
From February 9, 2022: Penn swimming catalyzed the national debate between upholding women’s rights and encouraging inclusion of transgender athletes, and it proved the NCAA’s policies are not up to snuff.