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A lot of people on Penn’s campus don’t need to think twice about an extra 60 cent charge, but that’s a privilege, not a given.
College is an investment in yourself — one that should be managed carefully in order to see prosperous returns.
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Hadriana Lowenkron
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Sept. 2, 2019
As more and more students are prevented from attending this school due to it being unaffordable, Penn must ask itself: who is this construction really benefiting?
Sophia DuRose | Pole dancing can improve both health and confidence
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Sophia DuRose
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Aug. 28, 2019
I think Pottruck can be great when you want to fit a quick workout in between classes, but there’s a reason some people dread going. Luckily, it isn’t the only place in the city you can visit to get an effective workout in.
During our time at Penn, just about all of us will experience assault personally or have it happen to someone that we care about. In light of that, far too few of us will be equipped to respond to it.
During our time at Penn, just about all of us will experience assault personally or have it happen to someone that we care about. In light of that, far too few of us will be equipped to respond to it.
A lot of people on Penn’s campus don’t need to think twice about an extra 60 cent charge, but that’s a privilege, not a given.
College is an investment in yourself — one that should be managed carefully in order to see prosperous returns.
I am grateful to the city of Philadelphia for providing such a bustling and rich social environment from which I've learned more about my own politics as well as the politics of those I’ve always opposed.
James Morrison | Don’t leave your high school friends behind in college
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James Morrison
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Aug. 20, 2019
In spite of this campus’ sometimes toxic culture, you will almost certainly make lifelong friends here. Just make sure that you don’t forget the lifelong friends that you already have.
The cyclical nature of disordered eating can be depleting, and when you’re adjusting to the new stress of tough college classes, it’s an extra barrier between yourself and your full potential.
Letter from the President | Class of 2023, don't let fear get in your way
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Julia Schorr
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Aug. 20, 2019
My advice shouldn’t be taken as gospel, it’s certainly not earth-shattering, and may not even be applicable to you, but it’s what I wish I’d known as a freshman: Put yourself out there.
Mislabeling depression as mere sadness will only prevent or delay treatment of a serious mental illness that should be addressed and treated as such.
Just like you set aside time to eat, study, and see your friends, make exercise part of your routine. You will feel happier and healthier.
Ilyse Reisman | The Critical Writing Seminar needs to be looked at under critical review
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Ilyse Reisman
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Aug. 14, 2019
Until the writing seminar curriculum changes, students will continue to feel that it is a waste of their time and money.
While Google searches and Wikipedia pages do have their benefits, Penn students know their campus and surrounding area best.
Ilyse Reisman | Take student-faculty ratios and class size statistics with a grain of salt
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Ilyse Reisman
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Aug. 3, 2019
If you really want to get an accurate assessment of how big the classes are at any school, ask someone who is taking classes you are considering taking, or studying something that you may be interested in.
Dress well and notice the difference in both how you feel and how the people around you view you, speak to you, and respect you.
Maeve Masterson | Climate change is not a countdown to an apocalypse
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Maeve Masterson
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Aug. 1, 2019
While we fantasize about what the end of the world will look like, the true apocalypse has already hit home and is terrorizing hundreds of communities living on the frontlines.
Alex Silberzweig | Penn needs to be more cognizant of the opioid crisis
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Alex Silberzweig
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July 31, 2019
Just because we attend a world-class university does not mean that we are shielded from the horrors of the opioid crisis.
James Morrison | Amy Wax is part of the Penn community. She should start acting like it.
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James Morrison
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July 24, 2019
Amy Wax's views serve as a reflection of the character of Penn, both as an institution and a community. By taking a position at Penn, Wax has joined a community of students and scholars, that, although diverse in thought and culture, have agreed to abide by a set of guiding principles.
Bridget Yu | Take advantage of the support groups that CAPS has to offer
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Bridget Yu
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July 21, 2019
The best advice I have received has been from people who don’t just sympathize with me, but empathize with me. Though I had never considered joining a support group before, I am tremendously grateful for the sincere support of my fellow returning students and the empathic discussions that we’ve shared.
