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 | 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.
Editorial | Social media isn’t a substitute for student activism on campus
Influencing or reversing a policy made by the administration may seem like an impossible task, but it has certainly been done before. We must continue to advocate for the change we want through hands-on activism.
Editorial | Give RAs more affordable access to food
If Penn truly values the services RAs provide and appreciates the fact that low-income students are the ones incentivized to provide them, they will stop creating a new set of problems for students who already have plenty to deal with.
Editorial | Joe Biden missed his chance for president. Dems need someone new in 2020.
Joe Biden's track record is flawed, and the Democratic party needs a new face to rally behind. We urge Biden not to declare his candidacy for president.
Editorial | Penn should give Presidents Day off
While one day off isn’t enough for most students to travel home or elsewhere off-campus, short, intermittent breaks during the semesters are far more meaningful in improving campus mental health.
Editorial | Dining halls should increase hours and food options to promote accessibility
Penn Dining must increase the scope of meal plans.
Editorial | Penn must provide more resources to the FGLI library
Penn needs to step up and provide more resources to the FGLI textbook library.
Editorial | Penn cultural centers deserve more space than the ARCH basement
The relegation of La Casa Latina, Makuu, and the Pan-Asian American Community House to a basement in the ARCH building is exclusionary.
Editorial | Kaepernick hasn’t left. Neither should Penn’s criminal justice reform efforts.
While the Super Bowl may be the only time some pay attention to these issues, police brutality and structural racism are not distant phenomena for many on and near Penn’s campus.