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: Don’t abandon virtual classes next semester
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board argues that students unable to come to campus next semester should still be able to take their desired classes virtually.
Editorial | Employers: Don't judge Penn students for their pass/fail decisions
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board argues that future employers and graduate schools should not discount or penalize Penn applicants for taking a few classes pass/fail during the pandemic.
Editorial | Penn students: stop misusing your privilege
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board argues that Penn students must stop acting like normal behavior is appropriate during a pandemic, endangering their peers and the West Philadelphia community.
Editorial | Student vaccinations must not come at the expense of West Philadelphia
The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board argues that Penn must include West Philadelphians in its plan for vaccinating our community at-large.
Editorial | Commencement should be in person. Here's how we do it.
The Editorial Board argues that the University should hold an in-person commencement, but must take precautions to do so safely.
Editorial | Penn's new admissions dean must prioritize socioeconomic diversity
The Editorial Board argues that new dean of admissions Whitney Soule must promote admissions policies that increase socioeconomic diversity at Penn.
Editorial | Forced on-campus housing and dining weakens the Sophomore experience
The University’s attempt to build a strong second-year experience is laudable, especially in light of the uncertainty created by COVID-19. However, making housing and dining choices on behalf of students does not accomplish this goal.
Editorial | To save our semester, our culture around COVID-19 must change
The Editorial Board argues that Penn students have to change the campus culture around COVID-19, otherwise the future of the semester may be in jeopardy.
Editorial | Penn continues to do the bare minimum for subcontracted workers
Penn continues to mistreat subcontracted workers, despite their necessity in keeping campus operational and the community safe.
Editorial | Penn students must make the pass/fail decision that's right for them
Despite an email from deans stressing not to take classes pass/fail except for the most strenuous of circumstances, the Editorial Board argues that the decision to pass/fail a course is not Penn's, and should not be discounted because of potential professional repercussions.
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.
