Articles by Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford
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Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford | In Praise of Quechua Minors and Chichewa Certificates
Columnist Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford argues that Penn should expand its minors and language certificates to cover more languages. 03/14/23 7:40pm
Mini Crossword: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Celebrating the recent Academy Awards, try the DP's first themed mini. Constructed by Tyler Kliem. Edited by Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford and Derek Wong. 02/17/23 12:49pm
Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford | What’s the value of a Penn education? We don’t know.
Columnist Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford critiques recent reporting that the worth of an Ivy League degree can be summed up in simple monetary metrics. 02/01/23 10:13pm
Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford | Students like Charlie Javice want Penn. Penn wants students like Charlie Javice.
Columnist Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford argues that Charlie Javice is a product and model of a Penn education. 01/17/23 8:07pm
Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford | ChatGPT is not going to save you from your essays
Columnist Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford argues that ChatGPT’s college essay writing ability is overhyped. 12/01/22 11:25am
Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford | Searching for reflection drive
Columnist Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford examines what paper maps have to offer in a digitized age. 11/09/22 2:49am
In Photos: 20 hours of Election Day in Philadelphia and at Penn
Penn community turned out for the midterm election yesterday. With two of the most contentious races in America taking place in Pennsylvania, and many issues hanging in the balance, here’s a look into this historic midterm elections day. 10/25/22 9:00pm
Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford | Bonjour-hi to a multilingual United States!
Columnist Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford argues that the U.S. is hiding its multilingual nature through intentional actions that support English dominance. 10/11/22 7:58pm