BRYN FRIEDENBERG is a College junior from Kirtland, Ohio.
Toe the Line: Penn Democrats | A tax cut for the rich in health care's clothing
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Ari Goldfine
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March 19, 2017
The primary aim of any large-scale government program is not to save money. Social Security does not aim to reduce the deficit.
BEN CLAAR is a College sophomore from Scarsdale, N.Y.
The Latest
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Michael Palamountain
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March 20, 2017
Today the word “radical” — sometimes spelled with a capital R — may inspire fear in the hearts of many.
CLAUDIA LI is a College junior from Santa Clara, Calif.
Toe the Line: College Republicans | A good opening statement, but not the final word
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Michael Moroz
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March 19, 2017
Obamacare is a disaster. This has become an unavoidable reality in recent years. In Michigan and Colorado, for instance, premiums are increasing at rates of 16.7% and 20%, respectively.
Toe the Line: College Republicans | A good opening statement, but not the final word
By
Michael Moroz
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March 19, 2017
Obamacare is a disaster. This has become an unavoidable reality in recent years. In Michigan and Colorado, for instance, premiums are increasing at rates of 16.7% and 20%, respectively.
Toe the Line: Penn Democrats | A tax cut for the rich in health care's clothing
By
Ari Goldfine
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March 19, 2017
The primary aim of any large-scale government program is not to save money. Social Security does not aim to reduce the deficit.
BEN CLAAR is a College sophomore from Scarsdale, N.Y.
My friend says that “studying abroad is learning how to shame yourself.” I would like to amend that statement by saying, firstly, that I never needed to learn how to shame myself.
A cold wind rushes through the cabin as passengers bundle themselves up in whatever thick clothes and blankets they can find.
Guest Statement by 53 Penn Faculty Members | Statement of faculty support for GET-UP efforts
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53 Penn Faculty Members
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March 14, 2017
As faculty members of the University of Pennsylvania, we welcome efforts being made by GET-UP to unionize the graduate student workers (GSWs) in our university.
BRAD HONG is a College freshman from Morristown, N.J.
College campuses around the country have experienced a slew of violent protests against invited speakers, as students protest guests they deem unworthy and prevent them from sharing their views.
Calvary Rogers | Discovering intersections between our mental health and academia
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Calvary Rogers
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March 14, 2017
Recently, the Student Committee on Undergraduate Education conducted a survey to shine light on the growing demand for an expanded half-credit course system here at Penn.
BRYN FRIEDENBERG is a College junior from Kirtland, Ohio.
I was watching one of my brother’s baseball games over spring break when a parent asked me why I wasn’t living it up in Florida or Puerto Vallarta or some other tropical location with my friends.
This past week, I participated in an Alternate Spring Break trip to Hendersonville, North Carolina, where we spent the week working with Housing Assistance, a local organization that helps with home repair for people in poverty. Throughout the week, we had the opportunity to help repair roofs around the community, visit local sights and eat lots of great food.
CLAUDIA LI is a College junior from Santa Clara, Calif.
I went through a phase growing up when I was really into the saying “Don’t hate the player, hate the game.” I’m not sure where I first picked it up, but it had just the right amounts of flippant attitude and pseudo-profundity that young James was really into.
Guest Column by Joe Sageman | Activism through action: why I joined Teach for America
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Joe Sageman
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March 12, 2017
I scrolled through Penn’s career plans survey report: “Financial Analyst, Marketing Analyst, Finance Analyst, Analyst, Database Analyst,” read the first five results under the section for economics majors (really, you can go and look for yourself). A lump hardened in my throat.
BEN CLAAR is a College sophomore from Scarsdale, N.Y.
I’ve been happy lately — really happy — and when I’m happy, I don’t want to write. It’s unfortunate, this sensation.
