Editorials
Editorial | Don't donate to the Penn Fund
The point is, Penn doesn’t need your money.
Editorial | Penn professors, make syllabi accessible before classes start
While it’s reasonable to expect students and professors to try and make the most of the time they have for classes, if Penn wants to give students a serious chance to be prepared to hit the ground running, syllabi must be accessible prior to the start of classes.
Editorial | New students, you're about to get a lot of unsolicited advice. Don't listen.
But freshman year is just as hard as it is exciting, and there are plenty of upperclassmen and professors that will give you unsolicited advice about how to make the most of your time here.
Editorial | Amy Wax is an insult to Penn’s values
The only remaining contribution to this store of knowledge Wax is capable of making, it seems, is as an example of the kind of bigotry that should be cast out of society.
Editorial | Penn students deserve more Reading Days
As much as The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board believes our Quaker peers are the brightest in the Ivy League, we don’t think we’re that much smarter, and we’d appreciate some more time off.
Editorial | The 2019 Report on Diversity at The Daily Pennsylvanian, Inc.
We understand our diversity initiatives require dedication from student leadership as well as openness to criticism and suggestions from the wider Penn community. We want to hear from you about how we can continue to make the DP a more inclusive and diverse place.
Editorial | Student newsrooms are rallying to save independent journalism. So are we.
Independent student journalism is crucial both for the campus communities student journalists cover and for the media industry at large.
Editorial | Penn Athletics' response to grievances from volleyball players isn't enough
Restorative justice requires administrative action too, and alone isn't enough to solve a problem of this gravity.
Editorial | Georgetown reparations highlight importance of studying Penn's ties to slavery
The high turnout in last week’s student government elections at Georgetown reflects the extent to which the student body there has taken an active role in determining how their school will address its historical ties to slavery. It’s time for Penn’s student body to do the same.
Editorial | Save the Penn Book Center
Losing the Penn Book Center comes with a serious cost to our campus, but there is a solution.
Editorial | Don’t bottle up your stress for this weekend — self-care extends beyond Fling
It’s sad to see a campus where people compete to see who can take the worst care of themselves. Have fun this Fling, but try to have fun the week after, too, even if you have a midterm and three GBMs.
Editorial | SPEC leaders say they don't regret booking Miguel. They should.
When SPEC pays performers to come to Penn, it is sending a message that these artists are representative of the Penn community’s values.
Editorial | Remove Michael Steinhardt's name from Penn Hillel building
Because of Hillel's prevalence on campus and the building's prominent location, the University must respond to these allegations by working with Hillel to remove Steinhardt’s name from the building.
Editorial | To the Class of 2023: What we want you to know about Penn
While we hope to see many of you on campus next year, we also want to provide as much insight as we can to inform your decision.
Editorial | Penn admissions needs to enforce a rigorous fact-checking system
Penn needs a better solution to ensure the credibility of its athletic recruits and applicants.
Editorial | Penn must meet the rising demand for computer science classes
High demand for these courses — from CIS majors, CIS minors, and students taking CIS courses as electives — has left Penn students struggling to satisfy major and minor requirements because they are stuck on long waitlists for mandatory courses.
Editorial | Jerome Allen must be removed from the Penn Athletics Hall of Fame
When Penn honors a man who has broken federal law, it lowers the bar for the University, and sets a bad precedent for current students.
Editorial | The college admissions process is broken, and Penn is no exception
It is crucial that we pay close attention to how the University responds to this scandal, particularly at a time when the admissions process is under nationwide scrutiny.
Editorial | Penn should reclassify economics as a STEM major
Reclassifying economics as a STEM major would affirm Penn’s commitment to such a prominent portion of its student body, and their futures after completing their undergraduate degrees.