Your vote counts just as much as anyone else’s, and the only time your voice is not equal to others is when you don’t let it be heard. That’s why we vote.
Matthew Liu | Doing well by doing good. Something every Penn student needs to know isn’t real
By
Matthew Liu
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Oct. 26, 2020
It might be a hard pill to swallow, but selling actions as “doing well by doing good” is a lie.
There is ample evidence showing that culture of origin is no indicator of assimilation and performance.
The Latest
By
Justin Greenman
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Oct. 26, 2020
We’re not asking you to hide your principles going into Election Day or going forward; we’re asking you to be open to listening to and associating with those you disagree with.
Guest Column by Francois Barrilleaux | Why you should vote for Joe Biden
By
Francois Barrilleaux
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Oct. 26, 2020
Joe Biden can’t solve all of our problems, and for many of us, including myself, he wasn’t our first choice for president. But electing Joe Biden is absolutely necessary if we are going to make any sort of progress.
Editorial | Recommendations for Philadelphia ballot questions
By
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board
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Oct. 26, 2020
While much attention has been paid to the presidential race, far less heralded are local issues, including four ballot questions. Here's how The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board recommends handling the questions.
Editorial | Recommendations for Philadelphia ballot questions
By
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board
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Oct. 26, 2020
While much attention has been paid to the presidential race, far less heralded are local issues, including four ballot questions. Here's how The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board recommends handling the questions.
Matthew Liu | Doing well by doing good. Something every Penn student needs to know isn’t real
By
Matthew Liu
·
Oct. 26, 2020
It might be a hard pill to swallow, but selling actions as “doing well by doing good” is a lie.
There is ample evidence showing that culture of origin is no indicator of assimilation and performance.
Editorial | In light of Acme's opening, Penn must do more to address food insecurity
By
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board
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Oct. 22, 2020
For the sake of its student body and those in the West Philadelphia community, Penn must do everything in its power to fight food insecurity and kick hunger off-campus.
SARAH KHAN is a College junior from Lynn Haven, Fla.
It is crucial for us as students to draw a line in politics and separate political judgments from our daily interactions.
I’m with Kenny Chesney when I ask myself the question: “Can’t we all get along?”
To prevent self-deprecation from becoming even more problematic, Penn students need to be more conscious of the language they engage in, as well as the language that their peers use.
Guest Column by five members of the Penn community | Join us for Penn Remembers: A Virtual Vigil.
By
Mercedes Owens
, Charles L. Howard
, Laura Perna
, Kelly Diaz
and Mamta Motwani Accapadi
·
Oct. 18, 2020
On Wednesday, Oct. 21, we invite you to join us — remotely — for “Penn Remembers: A Virtual Vigil.”
Editorial | Penn students should do more to support local businesses
By
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board
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Oct. 16, 2020
In light of the economic harm caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Penn students must do their part and support local businesses when they can.
Caroline Magdolen | Come Thanksgiving, maybe you should talk to your “Crazy Uncle”
By
Caroline Magdolen
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Oct. 14, 2020
Though Penn leans liberal, I’m sure that there are Republican Quakers waiting to have a conversation, feeling marginalized by their peers.
Stress doesn't have to paralyze you. When it feels like everything is out of control, pause and think about the ways in which you are already in control.
Feeling overwhelmed is all too common, but it should no longer be an inherent part of the college experience.
Editorial | To promote civic engagement, Penn must suspend operations this Election Day
By
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board
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Oct. 11, 2020
For a University that has designated this academic year as the Year of Civic Engagement, there is no better way to support civic participation than by suspending operations on Election Day.
Emily Chang | Ben Franklin's statue should read "slaveholder" and "abolitionist"
By
Emily Chang
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Oct. 11, 2020
Though all institutions seek to avoid the negative association with racism and slavery, it is an unchangeable aspect of Penn’s history and therefore must be discussed.
Re-opening campus, even in a hybrid format,, will undoubtedly be challenging, but for the sake of the emotional and educational quality of the students, it is a challenge Penn should be willing to face.
Editorial | Polling places need volunteers. Penn students, it’s time to step up.
By
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board
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Oct. 7, 2020
It is necessary that those who can risk exposure and are eligible for poll work do their civic duty and help our election be safe and fair.
