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Editorials

04/14/23 5:47am
In light of recent sexual abuse allegations, the Editorial Board urges Penn to follow past precedent and rename the indoor rowing center. 
03/30/23 8:23pm
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board provides the Class of 2027 with a more detailed and realistic view of campus culture than what Penn Admissions showcases.
03/23/23 12:13am
The Daily Pennsylvanian's Editorial Board calls on Penn to remain neutral as RAs and GAs continue their unionization process. The University must allow student workers to make well-informed choices for themselves.
02/23/23 12:23am
The Daily Pennsylvanian's Editorial Board calls on Penn to make a public statement and offer support for Turkey and Syria following the recent earthquakes.
04/29/21 3:16am
The Daily Pennsylvanian's Editorial Board argues that Penn must take immediate, concrete steps to rectify holding the remains of at least one child killed in the MOVE bombing.
04/22/21 1:17am
The Daily Pennsylvanian's Editorial Board argues that Penn needs to reduce the cost of summer classes given the pandemic's impact on internships and other summer opportunities.
04/14/21 10:45pm
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board urges Penn to require vaccinations for all students for the fall 2021 semester.
04/08/21 2:49am
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board urges University administration take active steps to reduce sexual violence on campus in light of Pres. Biden's announced review of Title IX policies.
04/02/21 12:17am
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board argues that students unable to come to campus next semester should still be able to take their desired classes virtually.
03/24/21 11:48pm
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board argues that future employers and graduate schools should not discount or penalize Penn applicants for taking a few classes pass/fail during the pandemic.
03/17/21 9:38pm
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board argues that Penn students must stop acting like normal behavior is appropriate during a pandemic, endangering their peers and the West Philadelphia community.
03/14/21 11:13pm
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board argues that Penn must include West Philadelphians in its plan for vaccinating our community at-large.
03/03/21 11:24am
The Editorial Board argues that the University should hold an in-person commencement, but must take precautions to do so safely.
02/22/21 9:07pm
The Editorial Board argues that new dean of admissions Whitney Soule must promote admissions policies that increase socioeconomic diversity at Penn.
02/17/21 9:50pm
The University’s attempt to build a strong second-year experience is laudable, especially in light of the uncertainty created by COVID-19. However, making housing and dining choices on behalf of students does not accomplish this goal.
02/10/21 8:18pm
The Editorial Board argues that Penn students have to change the campus culture around COVID-19, otherwise the future of the semester may be in jeopardy.
02/03/21 11:19pm
Penn continues to mistreat subcontracted workers, despite their necessity in keeping campus operational and the community safe.
02/02/21 6:56pm
Despite an email from deans stressing not to take classes pass/fail except for the most strenuous of circumstances, the Editorial Board argues that the decision to pass/fail a course is not Penn's, and should not be discounted because of potential professional repercussions.
01/27/21 9:48pm
Penn’s decision to bring students back to campus generated negative reactions from many West Philadelphia residents. To mitigate the damage, the University must take steps to increase access to medical care, allow open communication, and solicit genuine feedback from the surrounding community.
01/20/21 6:28pm
Penn's first-years have returned to campus, but issues with partying and possible COVID-19 spread threaten the in-person semester the Penn community wants.