Opinion

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229Applications for civil union licenses in N.J. since the state legalized them on Feb. 19. Source: The New York Times

Emily Garrett | Teachers caught in the crossfire

The recent events at West Philadelphia High School highlight why the city has trouble keeping good teachers.

Evan Goldin | Students don't know how to keep their 'bread'

Too many college students graduate without understanding the basics of personal finance; luckily, hip-hop artists are here to help.

Amira Fawcett | Opinion Art

Amira Fawcett is an Engineering sophomore from Houston, Texas. Her e-mail address is fawcett@dailypennsylvanian.com.

Letters to the Editor | Norman Finkelstein

Strengthen standards To the Editor: We are writing to express our frustration and concern over the Political Science department and Middle East Centers' co-sponsorship of the event featuring Norman Finkelstein. There is no question, however, that the student groups sponsoring the event have every right to host him.

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20Percent of the world's 10,000 freshwater fish and plant species that are either extinct or endangered. Source: The Associated Press

Editorial | Admitting it's wrong

AutoAdmit may be legal, but it's unethical and reflects poor judgement.

Daniel Schwartz | Opinion Art

Daniel Schwartz is a College freshman from Decatur, Ga. His e-mail address is schwarm@sas.upenn.edu.

Ali Jackson | A pre-registration cheat sheet

Fulfilling the College's curriculum requirements is only a chore if students pick classes they're not interested in.

Guest Opinion | Would the Political Science department invite David Duke?

Recently, Norman Finkelstein was invited to Penn. Among the "sponsors" are the Political Science department as well as other groups. Some of those extending the invitations are unaware of Finkelstein's willing collaboration with neo-Nazis, Holocaust deniers and anti-Semites.

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200Years, prior to Feb. 27, since a bald eagle was spotted in Philadelphia. Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer

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68Percent of college students who drink, according to a new survey; 40 percent binge drink and 23 percent are substance abusers.Source: The Associated Press

Jamie France | Bottom of the course barrel

Administrators wrongly assume that fewer requirements for freshmen mean less interesting classes should be offered.

Editorial | Freeing information

Pennsylvania's 'Right to Know' laws are badly in need of revisions.

Abdi Farah | Opinion Art

Abdi Farah is a College sophomore from Owings Mills, Md. His e-mail address is abdm@sas.upenn.edu.

Rachel Weisel | Measuring an hour in the life of a student

Daylight saving time's early appearance this year hopefully made students realize just how precious their time is.

Joanne Tong | Opinion Art

Joanne Tong is a Wharton junior from Manila, Philippines. Her e-mail address is tong@dailypennsylvanian.com.

Mara Gordon | Idealism is still relevant

While making a valid point, students can't let Easterly discourage their idealism.

Letters to the Editor

Saving more lives To the Editor: The story regarding the Total Artificial Heart ("When cutting out a heart saves a life," DP, 2/20/07), which referred to it as a "bridge to transplant," only further highlights the great need in the Philadelphia community for more organ donors.

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7Students of the beleaguered West Philadelphia High School arrested on Monday for disturbances. Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer