We endorse incumbent Sen. Arlen Specter for the Democratic primary and former Rep. Pat Toomey for the Republican primary.

A situation at James Madison University’s newspaper has prompted us to defend the rights of fellow student journalists.

The results of this year’s RecycleMania competition exemplify both how far Penn has come and how far it still needs to go.

A proposal to lessen penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana will allow the city to be smarter about fighting crime.

We're pleased that PSIP will cover costs of the gender-confirmation process for transgender students.

We’re glad Penn students have created a new program that will help fill holes in outreach and provide international students with more assistance with the admissions process.

SPEC needs to make sure it involves as many students as possible in the peformer-selection process.

Employers should seriously examine if there is any way in which students can partake in internships without incurring financial loss.

We commend Penn Law School’s expansion of established opportunities for students interested in international law.

Even when sexual assaults on campus aren’t making headlines, people need to engage in dialogue about the topic.

Now that there is a final piece of legislation, student and University groups should take more initiative to better inform people about health care reform’s applications.

I know you don’t care what I have to say. And the truth is, The Daily Pennsylvanian ran out of unique things to say a long time ago.

We think SEPTA should stop using the stickers with gender labels.

We’re glad the University is finally renovating Sansom Place East and Sansom Place West. Updates are overdue.

The reform last fall was a good first step toward increasing student involvement. But it was only a first step.

All of the establishments with violations need to take every measure possible to comply with standards. But we are especially concerned with the problems listed at the eateries that are part of Penn’s dining plans, and the University should make sure all issues are fixed.

We’re pleased that PhillyCarShare plans to offer a new rate plan for occasional drivers. It’s been expensive for students to rent cars, especially if they are under 21.