Editorials
Editorials represent the majority view of members of The Daily Pennsylvanian, Inc. Editorial Board, which meets regularly to discuss issues relevant to Penn's campus. Participants in these meetings are not involved in the reporting and writing of articles on related topics.
Editorial | Penn must not ignore West Philadelphians’ concerns amid campus reopening
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.
Editorial | First-year students: Coming to campus isn’t an excuse to party
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.
Editorial | At long last, Penn must forcefully condemn Donald Trump
The least the University can do is distance itself from its most famous graduate and set the record straight: Donald Trump may have earned his degree from Penn, but he represents the antithesis of the University's values and the fact-based pursuit of reason for which this school stands.
Editorial | Penn students, look forward to 2021
The problems from this calendar year won't go away on Jan. 1, 2021. But better days are ahead.
Editorial | Penn must learn from the spring break saga
Penn should take a cue from the recent events surrounding spring break and put greater emphasis on student and faculty feedback when making important choices.
Editorial | Penn students, don't come back after Thanksgiving
When possible, Penn students should avoid coming back to campus after Thanksgiving, and should instead stay home for the rest of the semester.
Editorial | The $100 million donation doesn't excuse Penn from paying PILOTS.
Undoubtedly, Penn's donation is a step in the right direction. But it is just that: a step.
Editorial | Penn must extend its housing cancellation deadline
Enforcing this deadline so soon places enormous pressure on students to make a housing decision quickly.
Editorial | Upperclassmen shouldn't feel pressured to return to campus in the Spring
It is certainly understandable that many upperclassmen want or need to return to campus, owing to mental health deterioration, unsafe home environments, or being locked into off-campus leases. However, nobody should feel pressured to do so.
Editorial | The election is over. But your civic engagement shouldn't go away
Students should not see a Biden victory as a reason to disengage from politics. Rather, they should devote themselves to the many areas where there is still work to be done.
Editorial | Penn students must support this week's Scholar Strike
Over the past year, Penn's administration has made a number of hard choices that have faced substantial student backlash. However, its decision to not suspend operations on Election Day ranks among its worst.
Editorial | Joe Biden for President
Over eight months ago, we endorsed Bernie Sanders for president in the midst of the Democratic primary season. Now, we urge Penn community members to cast their ballot for Joe Biden in the general election.
Editorial | Recommendations for Philadelphia ballot questions
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 | In light of Acme's opening, Penn must do more to address food insecurity
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.
Editorial | Penn students should do more to support local businesses
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.
Editorial | To promote civic engagement, Penn must suspend operations this Election Day
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.
Editorial | Polling places need volunteers. Penn students, it’s time to step up.
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.
Editorial | Instead of one long spring break, Penn should have two short ones
To protect the mental health of its student body, while also protecting the physical health of West Philadelphia, Penn should add an additional mini-break of two days to the calendar.
Editorial | Professors, give students the break that Penn won’t. Cancel class next week.
Professors should step in where the University will not. Faculty members should cancel classes and recitations next Thursday and Friday if they are able.