“Speech is not violence – it is how we avoid violence.” -Christina Sommers In her op-ed column “When the Liberal Bubble is Justified,” The Daily Pennsylvanian opinion…… Read more “No, The “Liberal Bubble” is not Beneficial”
Author: Eric Hoover
Wharton '19
Branching Out of the Penn Bubble: Understanding Flyover America
After last November’s elections, many on Penn’s campus had a pervasive feeling of shock and disbelief. Students simply couldn’t stomach the fact that Trump would soon be…… Read more “Branching Out of the Penn Bubble: Understanding Flyover America”
Free Speech Ball Takes Over College Green
On Tuesday, Penn students celebrated free speech on campus by writing various comments on a giant free speech ball, courtesy of The Statesman. The event, put on…… Read more “Free Speech Ball Takes Over College Green”
What’s Wrong With Millennials?
Older generations frequently complain that millennials lack motivation, are lazy, or are generally uninformed and unintelligent about historical and political matters. But are they right? Are millennials…… Read more “What’s Wrong With Millennials?”
Penn Cheerleader: ‘Institutions Such as Jim Crow and Discrimination Have Been Going on For So Long’
Two University of Pennsylvania cheerleaders protested the American flag during the national anthem at this past Saturday’s football game against Lehigh. Alexus Bazen, a junior in the…… Read more “Penn Cheerleader: ‘Institutions Such as Jim Crow and Discrimination Have Been Going on For So Long’”
Obama: A Fashionable Failure of a President
Millennials love Barack Obama. He’s a gifted politician – indeed, a once-in-a-lifetime political talent. His charisma puts men like George W. Bush, John McCain, and Mitt Romney…… Read more “Obama: A Fashionable Failure of a President”
A Guide for Penn Conservatives
It’s the worst-kept secret in Philadelphia: Penn is a very liberal university. Of course, this should be surprising to no one, as it follows the trend of…… Read more “A Guide for Penn Conservatives”
Life is Not a Safe Space
Most people share – or historically, have shared – certain common goals when attending a university. Some of these goals typically have included both broadening one’s intellectual…… Read more “Life is Not a Safe Space”
The Tyranny of the Speech Police
Come to Free Speech Gives Us Civil Rights, Censorship Gives Us Tyranny and Violence with David French Wednesday, March 23rd at 6 PM | ARCH 108 ΞΞΞΞΞΞΞΞΞΞΞΞΞΞΞΞΞ “I…… Read more “The Tyranny of the Speech Police”
Get Out, John
If – or possibly, when – Donald Trump gets the Republican nomination, many will share the blame. But perhaps none will be at fault to the extent…… Read more “Get Out, John”
We Are Getting What We Deserve
The 2016 election was supposed to show the resurgence of conservatism that has been happening within the country in the last seven years. However, it has turned…… Read more “We Are Getting What We Deserve”
A Super Tuesday Autopsy
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton emerge today as the clear victors of the Super Tuesday primaries. Trump scored victories in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Vermont, and…… Read more “A Super Tuesday Autopsy”
