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4/26
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
Penn In the News
Study author Dan Romer of the Annenberg School for Communications discussed the sharp rise of violence in PG-13 movies. Romer stated that Hollywood may be exploiting the MPAA rating system by justifying gun violence in the plot and by omitting the gory consequences.
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Adam Grant of the Wharton School has said it’s healthy for parents to have disagreements in front of their children. Grant, who specializes in disrupting conventional wisdom, explained that presenting kids with multiple viewpoints can help them evolve into more creative adults.
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Research supported by the Annenberg Public Policy Center explored parental reactions to gun violence in PG-13 movies. Lead study author Daniel Romer said that “the film industry is taking inappropriate advantage of the PG-13 system” by adding justification and omitting the “blood and suffering” of gun violence in order to meet MPAA requirements.
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NBC Foreign affairs correspondent and Penn alumna Andrea Mitchell addressed the class of 2018 on Monday, sharing her experiences and offering the new graduates guidance for life after college.
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Roberta Iversen of the School of Social Policy & Practice compared today’s income equality statistics to those of the 1950s and ‘60s. The gap has increased exponentially, with many contemporary CEOs making 350 percent of an average worker’s salary.
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Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center described the relationship between the current administration and David Brody of the Christian Broadcasting Network as “base-tending” and “agenda control.”
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Erin Connelly of the Libraries is working with other experts to identify old stains in a centuries-old medical text using multi-spectral imaging. The results of their studies suggest that the tomes were actively used in medicine and alchemy, a predecessor to chemistry.
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Crisp routes and sure hands mark the start of the newest wide receiver hoping secure a spot on Tampa's roster.
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Cynthia Otto of the School of Veterinary Medicine described the hazards police dogs face when exposed to dangerous substances. Otto said that working dogs are actually at fairly low risk for a fentanyl overdose, thanks to a lower rate of sensitivity and quick recovery from exposure.
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Marc Meredith of the School of Arts and Sciences explained why former felons may be hesitant to vote in elections. Meredith attributed their low turnout rate to uncertainty over their eligibility as voters, and their fear of being prosecuted for unintentionally casting illegal votes.