With less than three weeks to go, Election Day is fast approaching, and it's not too early to get prepared. Between selecting a governor, a senator, a congressman and a state representative, there are a lot of choices to make, all of which should merit careful thought and decision.
Alicia Puglionesi is a College sophomore from Havertown, Pa. Her e-mail address is puglionesi@dailypennsylvanian.com.
Not too long ago, I thought economics was about making money and getting rich. Now I know it's about using weird mathematical models to understand human behavior and perhaps try and predict what will happen, and then - says the joke- use some more of that math to explain why those predictions were wrong.
Lax enforcement has led to many cyclists whizzing by pedestrians on Locust Walk, creating a safety hazard.
Some students at Penn seem to be of one school of thought when it comes to West Philadelphia. An extremely negative view was expressed most recently by a cartoon published on this editorial page. Displaying prominently at the top the caption "Shopping in West Philly," it showed a Chinese food truck with what looks like three white students waiting to pay for their food.
Thanks in part to the University, crime is down - and hopefully staying that way.
Thanks in part to the University, crime is down - and hopefully staying that way.
Alicia Puglionesi is a College sophomore from Havertown, Pa. Her e-mail address is puglionesi@dailypennsylvanian.com.
Not too long ago, I thought economics was about making money and getting rich. Now I know it's about using weird mathematical models to understand human behavior and perhaps try and predict what will happen, and then - says the joke- use some more of that math to explain why those predictions were wrong.
Laura Rugarber is a College of General Studies graduate student. Her e-mail address is rugarber@dailypennsylvanian.com.
Lawyers had two chances to convict Irina Malinovskaya of murder - it's time to give up the case.
Only 28 percent of volleyball recruits who enter as freshmen end their senior years still on the team.
Keeping other study spaces, besides Huntsman Hall, open late will allow non-Wharton students the chance to study.
Many people are unable to stop their own obesity; allowing for the release of obesity pills could keep millions healthy.
Poverty may seem non-existent at Penn, but billions of people lack water access and die from preventable diseases.
Make a TV show To the Editor: As a producer on UTV, I strongly disagree with Ali Jackson's sentiments on the supposedly bland content of UTV ("After a show crossed the line, UTV lost its edge," DP, 10/9/06). Penn's student-run television station simply provides an outlet for students to express their ideas.
Proposed database to track student progress intrudes on privacy rights and serves no one but the government.
Dave Anderson is a College senior from Denver. His e-mail address is anderson@dailypennsylvanian.com.
After earlier mishaps two years ago, SPEC seems to have gotten its act together.
Keep the rink To the Editor: I appreciate the awareness of Penn's hockey programs raised by the article ("A team on ice," DP, 10/3/06) on the Class of 1923 ice rink. But the author makes some naive assumptions. Granted, the potential tear-down of the rink will not affect any of the current Penn players, or even those for the next several years, but is that any reason to ignore the problem? Those who are planning the eastward extensions of campus need to be approached now - rather than when it is too late - about changing their plans for the ice rink.
This city gets far too caught up in Eagles mania, and the Phillies get left in the dust for no reason.
Avery Lawrence is a College junior from Charlottesville, Va. His e-mail address is lawrence@dailypennsylvanian.com.
Penn should be preparing its students to be the future leaders of the world, and as such we must be cognizant of racial issues.
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