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I personally lost $9.99 and was reported and blocked indefinitely from Tinder. So if you ask me whether it was worth swiping for Cardi, I would certainly say it was not.
Isabella Simonetti | Penn has a drinking problem. Let's acknowledge it.
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Isabella Simonetti
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April 21, 2018
Don’t get me wrong, drinking on college campuses is a difficult issue to navigate. No alcohol policy is perfect, but Penn’s doesn’t even try to be.
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Rebecca Alifimoff
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April 26, 2018
The unequal rules surrounding alcohol possession and consumption in Greek life, which tilt the social power balance in favor of fraternities, are at the heart of some of Greek life’s biggest problems.
A lot of people at Penn don’t like me. That’s the nature of the work I do here. But the gift that is being a student-journalist is 100 percent worth it.
Are our consulting clubs so important that we don’t have time to help a middle-schooler learn how to read?
Are our consulting clubs so important that we don’t have time to help a middle-schooler learn how to read?
I personally lost $9.99 and was reported and blocked indefinitely from Tinder. So if you ask me whether it was worth swiping for Cardi, I would certainly say it was not.
Isabella Simonetti | Penn has a drinking problem. Let's acknowledge it.
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Isabella Simonetti
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April 21, 2018
Don’t get me wrong, drinking on college campuses is a difficult issue to navigate. No alcohol policy is perfect, but Penn’s doesn’t even try to be.
Did people understand what I was saying? Were they too nice to say if they didn’t? Do they mind how I sound?
Carlos Arias Vivas | Penn should follow Harvard and Yale’s lead and offer ‘startup grants’ for FGLI freshmen
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Carlos Arias Vivas
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April 16, 2018
These startup grants are beneficial because they help FGLI students offset some costs such as purchasing a new laptop, buying winter clothing, and travel expenses.
“Well, of course I am going to live a significant life,” we all tell ourselves. The only uncertainty is how we are going to do it.
Jennifer Lee | The costs of Penn’s pervasive ‘going out’ culture can add up
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Jennifer Lee
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April 15, 2018
Being involved in various communities is an essential part of college life, but frequent social events can rack up tremendous bills.
The negativity around Fling that has been on parade leading up to this week is palpable. Just because you don’t like the headliner doesn’t mean Fling is ruined.
Rebecca Alifimoff | Fling is a time for unity — don't forget your tank
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Rebecca Alifimoff
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April 10, 2018
I understand that Fling tanks are silly and seasonally inappropriate. But on an emotional level, I think they’re wonderful.
It’s difficult to navigate this kind of lifestyle when you aren’t naturally a chatty, extroverted person, always ready to take on the day and deal with the people in your life with excitement and gusto.
Columnist Lucy Hu takes to Locust Walk to get students' opinions on legacy admissions in the second installment of her video series, "Locust Talk."
Some argue that the main crux of university is to take classes and earn a degree, and therefore, academic excellence is key to success. But, the purpose of university is to provide an education, and the purpose of education extends far beyond classroom learning.
Mateen Tabatabaei | Reconciling free speech with uncomfortable opinions
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Mateen Tabatabaei
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April 5, 2018
It’s easy to stand for a principle like the right to free speech when the speech in question poses no threat to oneself.
The sheer number of articles I’ve read against aspects of Greek life is surprising in itself, but even more surprising is how few of those writers actually experienced what they claimed to understand.
Jay Shah | The search for the perfect job can erase the traits that make us special
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Jay Shah
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April 3, 2018
When did we forget to think about what we like to study and stand our ground? When did we forget to think for ourselves?
We are running for Undergraduate Assembly President and Vice President because we have the talent, vision, and perspective to represent and lead the student body.
I want to tell them not to give themselves so easily to others because they’ll disappoint you in the end. I want to say, prepare yourselves for the storm.
