It is with an eye to the future that I, therefore, resign from The Daily Pennsylvanian. I hope that the introduction of journalistic competition to campus will help us all recommit ourselves to the honest pursuit of the truth.
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…
The Editorial Board | Why we started The Pennsylvania Post
The Editorial Board of The Pennsylvania Post believes that speech without freedom is useless, so we are starting a new paper to bring that spirit back to campus.