Joe Tharakan

Every Penn student complains of being overworked and stressed. There are rigorous classes and all the hours they entail, clubs and teams that require significant time commitments, friends to hang out with and parties to go to, places to explore and restaurants to try.

I spent a long time wondering what topic I should write on today. I found it very difficult to pick a stance on anything.

Just before spring break, I went to the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks basketball game on a trip sponsored by my dorm.

In high school, I used to participate in extemporaneous speaking. We were given a question on current events; something like, “How will Brexit impact the UK economy?” might be asked today.

GROUP THINK is the DP’s round table section, where we throw a question at the columnists and see what answers stick.

On Monday, 97 Companies issued a joint statement going against the “Muslim Ban” executive order.

GROUP THINK is The DP’s round table section, where we throw a question at the columnists and see what answers stick.

For the last month, whenever someone has asked me, “What are you up to?” I’ve always given them the same reply: “I’m studying for the MCAT.” God only knows how many conversations I’ve defaulted to that lazy small talk. Sitting for the MCAT is a notable event that many students study several months for.

GROUP THINK is The DP’s round table section, where we throw a question at the columnists and see what answers stick.

I’m a big fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the collection of superhero movies including titles like Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, and The Avengers.