Rene Alvarez
Recent articles
Rene Alvarez | Shut out on Saturday night
International students of legal drinking age can't get in to many local bars, because they won't accept foreign IDs.
Rene Alvarez | It's time people started acting their age
There's nothing wrong with acting young - but it must be balanced with reality of getting older.
Rene Alvarez | UA shuttle wasteful, hurts the city
Shuttle to the airport is completely unwarranted - SEPTA will take you there, and it needs the money.
Rene Alvarez | Be your own Mr. or Mrs. Penn
Rising to the challenge of doing something seemingly impossible can be an unbeatable experience.
Rene Alvarez | The McNeil Center loses its main contributor's symbol
The disappearance of a painting of Robert McNeil, who helped fund the creation of the center, is a tragedy.
Rene Alvarez | Cyclists need to start obeying the rules
Lax enforcement has led to many cyclists whizzing by pedestrians on Locust Walk, creating a safety hazard.
Rene Alvarez | Bringing religion into the conversation
As shown with the coverage of the Nickel Mines shooting, people too often view religious people as 'different.'
Rene Alvarez | Students' fears of crime are largely unfounded
Graduate-student life causes insomnia with thoughts like "Will I ever finish my dissertation?" "Will I find a job?" and "Am I going to die alone?" Needless to say, a mind already filled with these kinds of irrational thoughts has a short trip to others like urban crime.
Rene Alvarez | College students should find a real cause - not Facebook
Never let it be said that the college-aged population is apathetic or self-absorbed.
Rene Alvarez | Graduate students deserve their slice of the pie
About 22,000 students attend the University of Pennsylvania, and up to half of them are graduate students.
