Editorials - The Temple News

Temple: Take accountability in implementing anti-racist initiative

22 September 2020 Editorial Board

Temple pledged to spend $1 million on anti-racist eduacation, but some see the initiative as not enough.

Protect Temple community’s safety

08 September 2020 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board responds to the university’s decision to suspend nearly all in-person classes for the rest of the semester.

Temple: Cancel in-person classes now

31 August 2020 Editorial Board

After reporting 103 active cases of COVID-19 among students, the university must end in-person instruction for the rest of the semester to keep students, faculty, staff and community members safe.

Letter from the Editor: In print or online, we’ll be here

25 August 2020 Madison Karas

The Editor-in-Chief outlines The Temple News’ plan to continue coverage as campus reopens.

Listen to student input when choosing new president

25 August 2020 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board outlines suggestions for the Board of Trustees to consider while choosing the university’s next president.

Stay safe, Temple

25 August 2020 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board calls on students to adhere to social distancing guidelines while recognizing the inherent danger of returning to in-person classes.

Hate speech is not free speech on campus

07 June 2020 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board criticizes the university’s decision to safeguard hate speech but not defend a student wrongfully punished for expressing free speech.

His life matters: Black lives matter

31 May 2020 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement following the death of George Floyd and other victims of police brutality.

Apologize for MOVE bombing, Philadelphia

13 May 2020 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board calls on the city to officially apologize for killing 11 people and destroying dozens of homes in 1985.

Social distancing and stay-at-home orders are necessary

21 April 2020 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board responds to a protest against Gov. Tom Wolf’s stay-at-home order amid the COVID-19 pandemic.