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March for Our Lives Awakens the Spirit of Student and Media Activism of the 1960s
Errol Salamon of the Annenberg School for Communication contextualizes the March for Our Lives in a long history of youth activism and journalism in the U.S.
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Mitochondria Mutation Mystery Solved: Random Sorting Helps Get Rid of Duds
Arunas L. Radzvilavicius of the School of Arts and Sciences described a recent study that confirms his theoretical work on the cell’s selection of mitochondria during human embryo development.
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Anti-Anti-Communism
The School of Arts and Sciences’ Kristen R. Ghodsee co-wrote an essay about logical fallacies in anti-communist arguments and proposed we take a more nuanced look at the effects of free-market capitalism on formerly communist regions.
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Penn's Electric Race Car Team Seeks Fourth Title in Four Years
Eighty undergrads from a variety of departments, including Connor Sendel of the Wharton School and the School of Engineering and Applied Science, are building an electric car with four-wheel drive with hopes of winning two competitions this June.
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Having More Graduate Nurses Boost Post-Surgical Outcomes in Dementia Patients
The School of Nursing’s Elizabeth White led a study on the impact of higher nurse-education levels on the outcomes of surgical patients with dementia. White attributes the results to the emphases of bachelor’s-degree programs on critical thinking and problem solving.
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Meet the Dogs Being Trained to Sniff Out Looted Ancient Treasures
The School of Veterinary Medicine’s Working Dog Center is collaborating with Red Arch Cultural Heritage Law & Policy Research to train five dogs to identify stolen artifacts. (Video)
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Russia Will Keep Attacking Britain Unless Brexit Meddling Is Handled
Mitchell A. Orenstein of the School of Arts and Sciences wrote about Russia’s role in the Brexit campaign, claiming that “meddling” will continue until the United Kingdom investigates Russia’s influence and establishes political consequences.
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Black and Latino Children Are Often Overlooked When It Comes to Autism
A 2007 Penn study found that African-American children were “5.1 times more likely to be misdiagnosed with conduct disorders” before receiving Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses.
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Penn's Justin Watson handles pro day like a pro
Weeks of prep pay off as the wide receiver, who impressed scouts with his performance during the season, hits every mark on pro day.
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Five Decades Later, Penn Hosts Second-Ever Teach-In
Ira Harkavy of the Netter Center for Community Partnerships spoke about his experience as a Penn student and activist in the 1969 teach-in and about his current involvement in its newest iteration. (Audio)