Is Stat So? | October 15
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In this week's edition of Is Stat So?, multiple players broke through for stellar games and Penn football won ugly against Columbia.
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Editorial | Biden, Musk, Franklin — Penn needs to re-examine its heroes
(10/14/18 10:17pm)
Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation has put his alma mater, Yale University, in a precarious place. Ordinarily, the addition of a Supreme Court Justice to the pantheon of successful alumni would be cause for celebration. But Kavanaugh’s nomination was opposed by the majority of the country.
Editorial | Don’t make housing choices for sophomores. Give them better options.
(09/27/18 2:37am)
The administration’s decision to bar sophomores from moving off campus is part of a series of restrictive solutions Penn has announced this semester to protect students from themselves. If the University’s goal is to increase the number of sophomores living in college housing, we believe it should focus on improving the quality of on-campus housing, making dormitories a more attractive option, while continuing to allow sophomores to determine their own living situations.
Editorial | Wharton knows its students are exhausted. It just needs a better solution.
(08/24/18 12:34am)
The Wharton School’s announcement that Huntsman Hall will now close at 2 a.m. in an effort to promote wellness has sparked widespread backlash among students gearing up for another semester of late-night study sessions.
Editorial | Hiring Andrea Wieland is a laudable step in Penn Athletics' approach to mental health
(08/24/18 12:13am)
Penn Athletics, mental health, and wellness have not always had a symbiotic relationship over the years. But the administration’s decision to hire Dr. Andrea Wieland as a new associate athletic director for sports performance is a commendable step toward addressing the issues at hand within the department.
Editorial | Penn undermines its own misconduct policy by staying silent on Professor Kurzban
(04/25/18 1:10am)
It has been close to two weeks since The Daily Pennsylvanian published an investigative article detailing a sexual relationship between former Undergraduate Chair of the Psychology Department Robert Kurzban and a female undergraduate student in his class. The alleged relationship clearly violated University policy and undermined Penn’s recent efforts to counter sexual misconduct on campus. Despite this, the administration has provided little in the way of a response.
Editorial | The 2018 Report on Diversity at The Daily Pennsylvanian, Inc.
(04/18/18 8:30pm)
The Daily Pennsylvanian, Inc. has a duty to serve the Penn community accurately and responsibly through our coverage. To do this, it is important that the DP be a diverse, inclusive organization. More importantly, as one of the largest communities on campus, we aspire to build an environment where people from all backgrounds can grow and thrive.
Editorial | To the Class of 2022: Things to consider before calling Penn home
(04/09/18 5:28am)
Last week, the University of Pennsylvania admitted thousands of applicants to the Class of 2022. If you’re one of those lucky high school seniors, you've surely seen Penn’s top rankings by now. You may have strolled down Locust Walk on a cheery campus tour, and you have definitely learned about our "unparalleled education" and "diverse community."
Editorial | Penn men's basketball has made history. It's time to rally behind them.
(03/15/18 3:48am)
At an institution as massive as Penn, it’s hard to think of a single moment when the entire campus united for a common cause.
Editorial | With or without a union, grad students' needs should be addressed
(02/27/18 1:50am)
Last week, Penn graduate students withdrew their petition for a vote to unionize. A lengthy campaign — and months of heated debate between the administration and various graduate student groups — has drawn to a temporary close.
Submit a love note for Valentine's Day!
(02/08/18 5:46am)
Are you looking for a fun way to anonymously confess your undying love to a classmate? Ever dream of having your words published in the DP? Tap into your inner-romantic and submit a Love Note before Feb. 10.
Editorial | Let Penn be a part of Philadelphia. Suspend U. operations for the Eagles parade.
(02/06/18 7:48pm)
Note: At approximately 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday, the University suspended normal operations for Thursday, February 8, citing "significant logistical and transportation challenges" relating to the parade. Classes and events that day are cancelled.
Editorial | Forced drinking threatens pledges’ lives — and the future of Greek life
(01/22/18 11:00am)
Nearly a year ago, 19-year-old Timothy Piazza died of a traumatic brain injury after participating in an initiation ritual during Beta Theta Pi pledging at Penn State University. A video showed Piazza falling down a flight of stairs after he was given at least 18 drinks in 82 minutes.
Editorial | Penn should give a free semester to students affected by Hurricane Maria
(11/13/17 4:32am)
In the wake of Hurricane Maria’s horrific effects in Puerto Rico, Brown University announced on Oct. 22 that it will enroll up to 50 students from the University of Puerto Rico so that they can continue their studies. As part of this program, the exchange students will not be charged a penny in tuition or fees, with Brown assisting the students with additional travel and housing costs.
Editorial | Penn administrators are finally asking students for feedback — let’s answer
(10/26/17 3:50am)
On Oct. 11, Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Wendell Pritchett emailed undergraduate students “The Penn PULSE Survey,” with a stated objective to provide “an opportunity for you to provide confidential feedback about your own experiences and activities here at Penn.” The survey, which has since been emailed out by a variety of University offices, includes questions about sexual violence, experiences of bias, the availability of resources and other components of campus culture.
Editorial | Moving toward a more transparent alert system
(10/18/17 11:50pm)
Around 2:40 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, College sophomore Sabrina Palacios and her two roommates encountered a man indecently exposing himself outside their apartment near 39th and Delancey streets. They reported the incident to the Penn Police Department and the Philadelphia Police Department, but, despite the man’s criminal record, which included convictions for sexual assault, a police officer discouraged Palacios and her roommates from filing a report because it would, according to Palacios and her roommate College sophomore Lily Balla, “get swept under the rug.”
Here's how Penn reacted to Commencement on Monday
(05/16/17 1:40am)
We're breaking out some snazzy new sweaters for Commencement today! pic.twitter.com/0sMB1dk4mG
Editorial | The task force recommendations leave us skeptical, but hopeful
(04/19/17 10:20pm)
Today, the Task Force on a Safe and Responsible Campus Community released a list of recommendations intended to “foster a campus climate and culture that is free of sexual harassment and sexual violence, alcohol and other substance abuse, and other forms of behavior that may violate Penn’s Code of Student Conduct.”
Editorial | We shouldn't need to say it — but free speech matters
(04/19/17 3:03am)
At Penn, it is not particularly dangerous to be a journalist. We, the staff of Penn’s student newspaper, are grateful for that. We are grateful that our opinion columnists may assume that if they air an unpopular or controversial viewpoint, they will not be physically assaulted. We are grateful that, when our reporters publish unflattering truths, they are not threatened with sanction or harm.
Editorial | It's time to end Early Decision
(04/06/17 7:02pm)
Looking over the official Class of 2021 admissions statistics, which were released publicly last Thursday, we at The Daily Pennsylvanian are reminded of a few simple, disheartening truths.