From October 11, 2023: Chairman of the Wharton Board of Advisors Marc Rowan condemns the antisemitic rot in academia and calls on his fellow donors to act.
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…
Digging into Penn Dining: A timeline
From a million-dollar deficit to dining service strikes to outsourcing dining, Penn Dining has undergone many changes. Read the first investigative reporting project from The Penn Post, aiming to answer the simple question: Why is Penn Dining so bad?
Sam Gilbert | The Y Word
In a time where hatred runs rampant, one sports team has shown solidarity by reclaiming the very word used as a slur against their fans.
Chloe Hunt | Canada Goose, Grey Goose, or just a silly goose?
While Penn lives up to it’s reputation as one of the most social top schools, that social scene is often not accessible for everyone due to high costs for entry. It’s time for Penn’s upper class to change its ways.
Thomas Sharrock | Are we cultured?
What does it mean to be cultured, and what does it mean to be an artist on Penn’s campus? Arts & culture demand more attention from student journalists, starting here, with the first student journalism segment devoted primarily to the arts on Penn’s campus.
Emma McClure | What is “The Penn Experience”?
The Social Ivy is a complicated, exciting and diverse place to spend four years. Welcome to the first section dedicated exclusively to exploring all things life at Penn.
A look at Opening Day: Your guide to the Phillies 2024 Season
We all know Philly is a great sports city, it’s about time we take advantage of it. Here is the ideal Phillies baseball guide to get you started on your fandom this season.
Jennifer Mesa | Faith under fire
A devout Christian student exposes the muted struggles of Christianity in a world preaching diversity—can faith survive the fire of intolerance?
Lexi Boccuzzi | Lots of mottos, very few morals.
Three months after President Magill’s resignation, it is time for the Ivy League to rediscover what it stands for, and not just which party its administrators vote for.
Lila Smith | Standardized testing is not standardized.
The Ivy Leagues, and college admissions as a whole, should remain test optional to best promote fairness in admissions.