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Abraham Franchetti | A story of Jewish resilience
Franchetti’s Facts | One year after Oct 7, the Jewish people have done what they always have, survived and built a better future. Photo credit: Jennifer Mesa / Penn students holding a vigil for the lives lost in the October 7th terrorist attacks on October 20th, 2023. By: Abraham Franchetti On October 7th, 2023, the Jewish people were caught by surprise. The Israeli military and intelligence services underestimated the will and capability of Hamas. The consequences were devastating: one of Israel’s worst defeats and the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust. More than 1,200 civilians were murdered, 40 of…
Chloe Hunt | Why can’t Republicans accept climate change?
The GOP falls painfully short on environmental issues, at the expense of their electoral prospects and their constituents Photo credit: Chandan Khanna / AFP via Getty Images. / Devastation from last month's Hurricane Helene. By: Chloe Hunt Tracking Hurricane Milton in Florida, I couldn’t help but become teary-eyed hearing famed meteorologist John Morales’ emotional coverage of the life-threatening storm. In this brief segment, Morales discussed how climate change is bringing, and will continue to bring, more deadly, catastrophic weather events that threaten the livelihoods of millions around the world. “I apologize,” he said. “This is just horrific.” Needless to say, the…
Introducing ‘May it please the Court’
A new biweekly blog breaking down the Supreme Court docket Photo Credit: Sarah Mester By: Sarah Mester I know during the fall that most people look forward to the start of football season or the next school break or finishing that big paper that you have put off writing, but this year I have looked forward to something else entirely—the start of the Supreme Court term on October 7. I realize that may seem unusual, but after listening to nearly every argument last term, I have sorely missed puzzling out the logic of whatever case I was listening to and occasionally, but…
Jacob Rosenberg | The danger of the categorization crutch
Our reliance on categories to describe our feelings may be politically convenient but is it honest?
Ireland Gorecki | ‘I Knew You Were Trouble,’ Travis Kelce.
With 2024 ballots in sight, it’s no surprise that this captivating relationship has garnered the attention of eager female voters—but will it change the voting habits of men too? Travis Kelce is granting a particular demographic of male voters a reason to vote blue.
Lexi Boccuzzi | ‘Call It What You Want,’ but Swifties will win the culture war
Rather than focus on Taylor Swift’s partisan affiliation, conservatives should take note of the way her lifestyle and fan base may be the key to winning the culture war.
Emma McClure | Has this generation gone too soft?
As society is pushing acceptance and redefining bullying beyond its logical bounds, socialization has taken a hit.
Thomas Sharrock | Why the ‘Snowflake Generation’ isn’t weak
Adversity has characterized the past of many successful people, leading some to believe that minor forms of bullying can be “character-building” for young people. But this perspective is warped and misguided. A tougher line on bullying is not only compassionate but may even save lives.
Lexi Boccuzzi | Why I resigned from The Daily Pennsylvanian.
It is with an eye to the future that I, therefore, resign from The Daily Pennsylvanian. I hope that the introduction of journalistic competition to campus will help us all recommit ourselves to the honest pursuit of the truth.
The Editorial Board | Why we started The Pennsylvania Post.
The Editorial Board of The Pennsylvania Post believes that speech without freedom is useless, so we are starting a new paper to bring that spirit back to campus.