Opinion
Ton Nguyen | Lessons Learned from COVID-19 for Penn and Beyond
In this time of distress, let’s find solace in knowing that there are still good people out there and remember that there is more work to be done in the future. Until then, rest for better days to come.
Editorial | Moving to online learning isn't easy. Here are 10 professors doing it right.
In this time of uncertainty and stress amid a global pandemic, schoolwork cannot be the first priority for many students or faculty. Many professors have already instituted new policies to help students cope.
Guest Column by Jacob Hershman | Of COVID-19, climate-change, and exploding stars
Many are unconvinced of the virus’ threat not only to themselves, but also to society at large – so unconvinced, in fact, that they are engaging in the most socially destructive behavior imaginable, given the threat at hand. Sound familiar?
Sophia DuRose | Penn's dining hall workers deserve better
Penn should be doing the right thing without student intervention, and that means not laying off 140 hard workers in the middle of a global crisis.
Editorial | Opt-in is not enough. We need universal pass/fail.
A universal policy would account for the uneven effect the coronavirus has on Penn students, the ability to apply for post-graduate programs without penalization, and the variability in how professors will adapt to this new medium of teaching.
Guest Column by a former UPenn Statesman Editor | No, Penn did not steal our senior year
Missing graduation this May is going to be terrible. Social distancing is not going to be easy. But if what we must endure for the coming months saves even one life, then it will be worth it.
Guest Column by Penn Dems | It’s time for Democratic leadership, and it’s time for Joe Biden
More than ever before, we also need a leader capable of guiding our country and restoring our democracy. That Democrat at the top of the ticket will be Joe Biden, and Penn Dems is proud and excited to endorse him.
Editorial | Penn has a moral responsibility to compensate its contracted workers
Although Penn has no legal responsibility to pay the dining workers, doing so would be a powerful act of good faith that shows Penn cares about staff and the local community.
Guest Column by Penn Student Government members | Letter to the Administration on housing
As members of Penn Student Government, we hope to advocate for the needs of those most vulnerable in our community at this time.
Editorial | Penn, postpone Commencement for the Class of 2020
Although the coronavirus pandemic makes May Commencement ceremonies inadvisable, it is important for seniors to have something to look forward to in uncertain times.
Guest Column by Michelle Shen | Where to channel your coronavirus rage
I was feeling a lot of things — a strange cocktail of sadness, sentimentality, bitterness, and anger. Originally, a lot of that anger was directed at Penn and other universities.
Editorial | Penn's communication around off-campus housing ignores student autonomy
Contacting parents instead of students was inappropriate and appeared as an effort to fearmonger so parents force their children to leave.
Letter from the Executive Editor | We decide our stories
Right now, this period may seem like a difficult, uncertain time. But looking back at the past three years, I know we have the power to decide how these moments will become meaningful.
Guest Column by Alice Heyeh | Viruses do not discriminate based on ethnicity and neither should we
Know the facts and stay informed. When making efforts to prevent the spread of a pandemic, we must also prevent the spread of misinformation and violence.
Editorial | As coronavirus pushes classes online, let’s change Penn’s competitive culture
There are times in history where the world needs each of us to do our own part. This is one of those times. And it doesn’t have to be all negative.
Alfredo Praticò | Our campus community is at the breaking point – it’s up to us to keep it together.
In the face of this forced disconnection, it is up to the Penn community to help each other stand tall and live up to our reputation as the social Ivy.
Guest Column by Maher Abdel Samad | International students, ISSS has not left you behind
If you felt panic rather than inconvenience after getting the University’s sparse response to the virus or identify with one of the above categories, as I did, I have good news for you.
Varun Saraswathula | Penn must provide more information on its response to coronavirus
Across the University, the sentiment is that Penn was not only late in communicating its message, but also incredibly unreasonable in creating the timeline.
Sarah Khan | Coronavirus
SARAH KHAN is a College junior from Lynn Haven, Fla.