I want to commend President Gutmann for her participation in the "die‐in" protest over the recent, high‐profile deaths at the hands of specific police officers.
Anneka DeCaro is a College freshman. Her email address is annekaxiv@gmail.com.
Guest Column by Jack Park | Penn street panhandlers are, too, always "On the Run"
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Jack Park
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Dec. 10, 2014
I felt certain that the latter was always fabricating stories to extract emotions and dollars off compassionate, privileged Ivy students. Now I am actually a little bit more open to the idea that, frighteningly, the former might have made things up to do their job right — to ensure the safety of Penn’s campus and its students using whatever method necessary. ...
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Maureen Rush
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Dec. 11, 2014
These past few months have seen turbulent times across the country regarding race and law enforcement issues, as well as other social issues. I wanted to take a moment to tell each of you how very proud the Penn Police Command Staff and I are of you and your response to recent protests on and around campus.
the President of such a prestigious and diverse University should rely on facts instead of what she thinks will play to the public. As a supervisor of law enforcement employees, she should at the very least remain neutral and not give in to mob mentality.
Nick Moncy is a College junior from North Miami, Fla. His email address is nickmon@sas.upenn.edu.
Nick Moncy is a College junior from North Miami, Fla. His email address is nickmon@sas.upenn.edu.
Anneka DeCaro is a College freshman. Her email address is annekaxiv@gmail.com.
Guest Column by Jack Park | Penn street panhandlers are, too, always "On the Run"
By
Jack Park
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Dec. 10, 2014
I felt certain that the latter was always fabricating stories to extract emotions and dollars off compassionate, privileged Ivy students. Now I am actually a little bit more open to the idea that, frighteningly, the former might have made things up to do their job right — to ensure the safety of Penn’s campus and its students using whatever method necessary. ...
According to popular assumption, there’s a simple dichotomy between science and religion. Science represents collective knowledge of objective reality; religion, a traditional codification of subjective experience.
Our unforgivingly competitive and pre-professional environment teaches us to place getting ahead before genuine human connection. But too many people get caught up in the flow of “every man for himself,” and too many students bristle at sharing notes for fear that someone else might get a chance to excel.
Guest column by Stephanie Virbitsky | Yes, let's talk about body image
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Stephanie Virbitsky
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Dec. 10, 2014
Vera Krillov’s guest column last Wednesday showed that other students found the body image pressures on campus troubling as well. Why is it that so many of us are dissatisfied with our bodies — the same bodies that keep us moving, thinking, loving, dreaming, living?
More information exists at your fingertips than ever before, but how much do you really know about what’s going on in the world?
Recently, my fellow columnist Yessenia Gutierrez wrote about challenging the misguided notions about low-income students being “privileged” and “lucky” for not having to pay tuition.
There’s a standard saying about college — out of studying, socializing and sleeping, you choose two. In reality, our responsibilities are much more nuanced and we often neglect to completely fulfill certain aspects of our lives.
Privilege is a word I don’t like using. Especially in a place like Penn, where many of us are “privileged” in some way or another.
Shawn Kelley is a LPS sophomore. His email is skelley@sas.upenn.edu. Jonathan Iwry is a 2014 College graduate. His email is jon.iwry@gmail.com
Hannah Rosenfeld is a College sophomore from Tokyo.
This is white privilege: being outraged, but not terrified. And I know that if I opt to remain unaware and uneducated for fear of standing up or saying something stupid, I’m a part of the problem.
Your Voice by Mary Daniels | In response to "From demolition to collaboration"
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Mary Daniels
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Dec. 7, 2014
Thank you for the article, (12/4) “From Demolition to Collaboration,” a lengthy and carefully investigated report on Penn’s development and its relationship to the community since the l960’s. I note that these decades coincide with my own as homeowner and community member. I enjoyed reading in the great Furness Library before Locust Walk led to the campus or Van Pelt existed.
I recognize that intermarriage within the Jewish community is a loaded, and controversial topic. But instead of opening the door to a thoughtful discussion, this banner casually sends an alienating and racist message.
Nick Moncy is a College junior from North Miami, Fla. His email address is nickmon@sas.upenn.edu.
Guest column by Melanie Young | Do black lives matter in education funding
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Melanie Young
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Dec. 3, 2014
How much do we have to take away from our children until they receive the message that their lives don't matter? The quality of K-12 students’ education often depends on their zipcode. Money matters in education.
