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Editorial | Protect the Penn we were promised

(04/15/25 11:04pm)

Penn was founded with a purpose distinct from its peers. While other colonial colleges trained clergy, Benjamin Franklin envisioned an institution rooted in public service, scientific advancement, and the practical improvement of society. Nearly three centuries later and 12 weeks into a new United States presidential administration, that foundation is beginning to crack. Sweeping federal actions have defunded research, dismantled diversity efforts, and targeted international students — policies that clash with the very ideals Franklin set forth. Now, as we stand before his creation, our home, it raises a difficult question: Do we rebuild it into something easier to accept, or fight to preserve what it was always meant to be? 


Editorial | What is opinion journalism?

(03/05/25 1:31am)

We at The Daily Pennsylvanian recognize that opinion journalism is a necessary counterpart to news coverage. At a university that rarely shies away from the spotlight, what happens at home resonates far beyond campus. Now, our firsthand perspectives are more valuable than ever. The DP’s Opinion section provides a platform for students, faculty, and community members to drive meaningful discussion.




Editorial | The numbers Penn won’t show us

(09/12/24 4:10pm)

In recent weeks, Penn released sparse demographic data for the Class of 2028, revealing a two percentage point decline in the percentage of students that are from races and ethnicities historically underrepresented in higher education. According to this report, 23% of the incoming class belongs to Black, Hispanic, Native American, and Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander groups, a decrease from the 25% we saw in the Class of 2027. But as we dig deeper, there is a glaring omission: Penn has refused to provide a detailed racial breakdown of these numbers. 



Editorial | Penn should reconsider the Second Year housing and dining requirements

(02/08/24 6:44am)

Four years ago, Penn launched its “Second Year Experience.” The current seniors will be the first graduating class required to live two years on campus with a dining plan. With the recent campus power outage, flooding that displaced more than 50 students, unexpected discoveries in dining hall food, and questions about Penn’s treatment of its dining hall workers, it is time that we call this plan into question. 









Editorial | Penn, respect the rights of student workers

(03/23/23 4:13am)

A supermajority of undergraduate and graduate resident advisors filed to unionize on March 14. The move from the group of RAs, collectively called the United RAs at Penn, comes after months of organizing and a wave of unionization efforts that have been sweeping the nation, Philadelphia, and the Penn community in recent years. 



Editorial | President Magill, here’s what Penn students want you to know

(01/25/22 12:57am)

The University’s next president, M. Elizabeth Magill, has the resume necessary to become the next great leader of Penn. Set to assume current Penn president Amy Gutmann’s role this July, Magill will take the reins of a university that has seen a rapid expansion in endowment, groundbreaking research, an increase in socioeconomic diversity among its student body, and the construction of numerous prominent campus facilities. But Penn has also seen tensions between Greek life and students of color, recent changes in University leadership, and pushback from Philadelphia officials and community members — all while navigating a ruthless pandemic. 


Editorial | Penn's next President must chart their own path

(12/09/21 5:34am)

At Penn, 2022 will bring more than just the start of a new calendar year. It will mean the departure of longtime University President Amy Gutmann, who was nominated as the next United States ambassador to Germany. Gutmann's successor will have big shoes to fill. The search for her successor is already underway, with students, faculty, and trustees having various degrees of input and influence.


Editorial | Penn should mandate COVID-19 boosters as soon as possible

(12/02/21 5:36am)

Recently, the Food and Drug Administration announced an expansion in eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots to all Americans age 18 and older. Penn students may soon have easy access to such vaccines; earlier this week, Penn's Chief Wellness Officer, Benoit Dubé, told The Daily Pennsylvanian that Penn plans on offering COVID-19 booster shots in the coming weeks.