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Staff Editorial: A challenge to respond

Sept. 12, 2001

There are certain times in the course of history when the concept of life is redefined; when the events of the day seem just far too incomprehensible to describe with simple words; when the travails and challenges of everyday life finally — and tragically — gain stark perspective. These are the turning points of history: the wars, the assassinations, the disasters.

For many, attacks hit close to home

By Samantha Melamed · Sept. 12, 2001

The University population holds widespread connections to the metropolitan areas of both New York and Washington. Large numbers of students come to Penn from both areas, and both cities claim large numbers of alumni from each year's graduating class.

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For many, attacks hit close to home

By Samantha Melamed · Sept. 12, 2001

The University population holds widespread connections to the metropolitan areas of both New York and Washington. Large numbers of students come to Penn from both areas, and both cities claim large numbers of alumni from each year's graduating class.

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