Opinion
Urooba Abid | We Must Do More than Vote
Change never happens on Election Day. It happens in the intermediary moments — in the days, weeks, and years between elections.
Guest Column by Andi Johnson | Dear Division of Public Safety
Those text messages, sent at 8:38 p.m. and 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday night to the entire Penn community, were an act of “public safety,” meaning they were a direct warning to us all that we should avoid that location.
Guest Column by Virginia Wardell | SP2's treatment of international students is alarming
Master candidates for Social Policy were given the opportunity to anonymously react to the decisions made surrounding MSSP 628 and MSSP 710. The candidates expressed a variety of concerns, including a lack of transparency, equal treatment, and potential self-censorship.
Guest Column by 340+ current MBA Students | Wharton Students for Biden
At this critical crossroads of our nation’s history, we need a principled leader that can deliver the truth, unite the country behind a shared vision, and carry us forward to a better America. We need Joe Biden in the White House, more than ever.
Lexi Boccuzzi | Idealism has no place in politics
If we as Penn students want to act as a force of change in this country, the youth vote cannot afford to be one of idealism.
Guest Column by five GET-UP members | Penn must provide funding extensions for all doctoral students
As graduate workers and members of GET-UP, we believe that for Penn to make good on its promise to support current students, the administration must guarantee a universal one-year funding extension for all doctoral students in every school and department.
Jessica Gooding | Biden’s right, we need to stop stigmatizing addiction
Former Vice President Biden openly stated how proud he was for his son for overcoming a drug addiction. The elder Biden is right to be proud of his son Hunter’s triumph — we all should take note of his transparency and decency.
Guest Column by Eli Moraru | Penn is failing to support its students' mental well-being and right to vote
Penn's administration should be ashamed that it has come to this point where students must boycott classes for their mental wellbeing and for the ability to vote on election day.
Guest Column from Penn graduates and students | Penn employees deserve paid time off on Election Day
To all students, graduates, staff members, and faculty — please join us in signing this petition urging the University to take stronger action to protect Penn employees’ right to vote.
Agatha Advincula | Religion doesn't excuse indifference
Forrest Church, a prominent theologian and Unitarian Universalist wrote, “We are not human because we think. We are human because we care.” So let’s start acting like it.
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.
Varun Saraswathula | Policy is more important than politics
You may find that discussing the Affordable Care Act in objective, clinical terms without references to politics or party will spark a refreshing and fruitful debate.
Isabella Glassman | Why a woman couldn’t say “Will you shut up, man”
Women have made great strides in the last century, but what is done on paper does not always correlate to an equal change in American attitudes.
Matthew Liu | Why STEM students should support Biden
Unlike Trump, Biden supports funding for both basic and translational science research, and historically, he has backed it up.
Valerie Wang | Don’t try to take the high road this election
By no means am I one to tell you not to follow your moral values, but just understand the repercussions of your actions: if not for yourself, then for your friends, family, and the future of our country.
Guest Column by Penn Leads the Vote Leadership | Why we vote
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.
Justin Greenman | Whether your “side” wins or loses, open dialogue must triumph
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
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
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.