Politicians try to appeal to every voter's pet issue, but they end up contradicting themselves in the process.
Avery Lawrence is a College junior from Charlottesville, Va. His e-mail address is lawrence@dailypennsylvanian.com.
Dave Anderson is a College senior from Denver. His e-mail address is anderson@dailypennsylvanian.com.
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Elizabeth Song | Editing services skirt the real problem: Bad writing skills
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Elizabeth Song
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Oct. 26, 2006
By utilizing professional writing and editing services, students are just furthering their need to develop basic writing skills.
There's a call in every election to extract the money from politics. Soft money contributions have been curbed, but it's hard to stop a billionaire from donating his personal fortune to a cause.
For most people, the word "lobbying" brings up images of scandal, big business and high-priced gifts.
For most people, the word "lobbying" brings up images of scandal, big business and high-priced gifts.
Avery Lawrence is a College junior from Charlottesville, Va. His e-mail address is lawrence@dailypennsylvanian.com.
Dave Anderson is a College senior from Denver. His e-mail address is anderson@dailypennsylvanian.com.
Just like grocery-aisle food, items from restaurants and vendors should come with nutritional information.
Arlen Specter To the Editor: Albert Sun's article on Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.)'s address at College Hall ("Pa. senator slams detainee bill," DP, 10/13/06) conspicuously omitted a key point: Sen. Specter ultimately voted for the bill he so harshly criticized.
When my Staph infection began to spread, Student Health sat idly by while more students contracted the virus.
In next month's contests, Republicans will have to overcome curse of sixth-year election and spat of controversies.
Abundance of cyclists on Locust creates hazard, requires enforcement.
Avery Lawrence is a College junior from Charlottesville, Va. His e-mail address is lawrence@dailypennsylvanian.com.
David Rittenhouse would be rolling in his grave if he saw how ugly and unnavigable his namesake building has become.
Two decades ago, a Penn report showed widespread assault, but today, students still fear coming forward.
Because fans can't grab a bite to eat, attendance at Penn soccer and baseball games lags behind other schools.
Amira Fawcett is a College sophomore from Houston. Her e-mail address is fawcett@dailypennsylvanian.com.
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.
Lax enforcement has led to many cyclists whizzing by pedestrians on Locust Walk, creating a safety hazard.
Guest Opinion: Carol Spigner and Damon Freeman | Opinion cartoon ignores context of W. Phila.
Oct. 17, 2006
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.
