Commentary - The Temple News

Dependent students also need a stimulus check

19 January 2021 Ryan Zajdel

A student argues adult dependents should be included in receiving federal COVID-19 aid.

Give Temple students a week off, not two Wellness Days

19 January 2021 Shreya Sridhar

A student argues two Wellness Days in lieu of spring break this semester is not enough respite.

We settled for Biden then, but we won’t now

19 January 2021 Allison Nikles

A student argues Democrats should not be complacent after President Trump’s term is over.

Students should help save the arts

22 November 2020 Brianna Fairman

A student argues others must support small artists virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Credit or no credit for all, not for one

17 November 2020 Maya Rahman

Temple will allow students to choose one class for credit or no credit this semester, but a student argues others should be able to opt into this grading system for all classes.

Consider taking a leave of absence next semester

17 November 2020 Monica Mellon

A student argues Temple should provide more resources for those who need to take a semester off.

Trust students to be honest without proctoring

17 November 2020 Christina Mitchell

A student argues against instructors requiring students to use Proctorio for privacy reasons.

Be cautious while celebrating Thanksgiving

11 November 2020 Christina Mitchell

A student argues others should try to self-isolate and avoid seeing family members who are at a higher risk of infection during the fall break to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Students should be at the polls today, not in class

03 November 2020 Madison Seitchik

A student argues Temple should consider Election Day as a holiday to allow students to vote.

Supporting local dining options is still imperative

03 November 2020 Allison Nikles

A student argues others should help Reading Terminal Market and other small businesses.