Editorials

Temple, be clearer about the vaccine mandate

14 September 2021 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board urges Temple to be more transparent in explaining the consequences that students will face if they are not fully vaccinated by Oct. 15.

Be proactive about COVID

31 August 2021 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board urges students to be proactive in educating vaccine-hesitant individuals and protecting themselves from COVID-19.

Congrats, Class of 2021 and everyone

27 April 2021 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board recognizes the graduating class and the Temple community for withstanding the challenges of the pandemic.

Abolish appointments, Parliament

13 April 2021 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board calls on Temple Student Government’s legislative body to require all future members to run in democratic elections.

Keep informed about vaccine eligibility

30 March 2021 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board encourages students to stay informed about vaccination eligibility as guidelines are updated and vaccination sites open.

Movers & Shakers: One year of the COVID-19 pandemic

16 March 2021 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board recognizes the individuals featured in Movers & Shakers who have done essential work during the pandemic and calls for the Temple community to continue following COVID-19 protocol to respect them.

Wellness Days don’t cut it

02 March 2021 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board urges the university to expand the number of Wellness Days by working with individual schools and colleges to add “relief weeks.”

Utilize new SNAP benefit eligibility

02 March 2021 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board urges students who are eligible for expanded SNAP benefits to take advantage of this opportunity.

Educate students on federal stimulus funds

16 February 2021 Editorial Board

The most recent set of direct payments to students, which come from President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 relief package, will be distributed to students in the coming weeks.

Require employee testing and notify faculty of COVID-19 cases

02 February 2021 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board calls on Temple University to ensure its faculty and staff are tested at the same rate as students and to notify professors and students of COVID-19 cases in their in-person classes.