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    Author: Eric Hoover

    Wharton '19

    No, The “Liberal Bubble” is not Beneficial

    “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”

    April 22, 2018April 29, 2018 by Eric Hoover

    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”

    January 29, 2017January 9, 2018 by Eric Hoover

    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”

    November 2, 2016January 9, 2018 by Eric Hoover

    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?”

    October 28, 2016October 28, 2016 by Eric Hoover

    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’”

    September 21, 2016January 9, 2018 by Eric Hoover

    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”

    September 9, 2016January 9, 2018 by Eric Hoover

    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”

    September 6, 2016January 9, 2018 by Eric Hoover

    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”

    August 30, 2016 by Eric Hoover

    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”

    March 22, 2016January 9, 2018 by Eric Hoover

    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”

    March 22, 2016January 9, 2018 by Eric Hoover

    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”

    March 15, 2016January 9, 2018 by Eric Hoover

    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”

    March 2, 2016January 9, 2018 by Eric Hoover

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