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Yuri Castano | If it looks like censorship and sounds like censorship...

St. Joseph's University officials ought to be ashamed of themselves for actively interfering with the activities of the campus newspaper.

April 11, 2007

Yuri Castano | Asking the hard questions

Without a comprehensive survey, the University will remain ill-equipped to confront bias-based profiling.

April 4, 2007

Yuri Castano | The true value of homeownership

Penn has done a good job making sure employees have homes in the area; these programs should be expanded to the community at large.

March 28, 2007

Yuri Castano | Okay with being 'just an American'

A spring break spent in Latin America is enough to make one Spanish-speaking student come to grips with just how American he is.

March 14, 2007

Yuri Castano | Competition for the College Houses

An off-campus residence-hall-style apartment building costs more than the dorms, but it may be worth it.

February 28, 2007

Yuri Castano | Bringing the immigration debate home

Until the federal government does more to protect illegal immigrants, Pennsylvania can take the lead.

February 21, 2007

Yuri Castano | Don't have to date a Jew to be a Jew

While intermarried Jews may be losing the faith, increased tolerance in the Jewish community can reverse this trend.

February 14, 2007

Yuri Castano | Real men discuss women's issues

As Women's Week begins, sexual assault and other issues should be on the lips of not only women, but men, too.

February 7, 2007

Yuri Castano | The democratization of art

The Institute of Contemporary Art should look to the Rotunda's success at attracting diverse audiences.

January 31, 2007

Yuri Castano | A plan to save lives, time and money

Members of the Penn community stand to gain from Pennsylvania Governer Ed Rendell's health insurance proposal.

January 24, 2007

Yuri Castano | Studying south of the border

The lack of faculty specializing in modern Mexico puts academic integrity, study abroad programs at risk.

January 17, 2007

Yuri Casta¤o | Boys on the side

The low number of male students and faculty in gender studies devalues the discipline's relevance.

January 10, 2007

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