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Stirring the Pot

Bang for Buck

Harry DiFrancesco  —  Apr 30, 2012

How distribution requirements should be rethought for the world after Cornell. 

Connected and Lonely

Harry DiFrancesco  —  Apr 16, 2012

Considering the amount of time most of us spend on Facebook, we should take a minute to reflect on what that time means and if those interactions are substantial.

Unlearning School

Harry DiFrancesco  —  Apr 2, 2012

The cycle of stress motivated by external incentive that we learn in college won't help most of us in post-college careers. Instead, internal motivation and creativity will prove important. 

Questioning Questioning

Harry DiFrancesco  —  Mar 5, 2012

Harry DiFrancesco '12 questions the art of questioning, and whether there's a point when asking too many questions becomes questionable. 

I Heart Procrastinating

Harry DiFrancesco  —  Feb 20, 2012

Harry DiFrancesco '12 questions our preoccupation with efficiency and poses the notion that procrastination may in fact be productive in its own right.

Reforming the Reforms to American Education

Harry DiFrancesco  —  Feb 6, 2012

Harry DiFrancesco '12 sees a problem with the way education is being "improved."

Brushing the Dust Off Cornell's Curriculum

Harry DiFrancesco  —  Jan 23, 2012

Harry DiFrancesco '12 examines the ways in which Cornell is failing to prepare students for the future economy.

The News Media Are Balanced 1,027:1

Harry DiFrancesco  —  Nov 28, 2011

In light of the October prisoner swap of 1 Israeli for 1,027 Palestinians, Harry DiFrancesco '12 argues that we would do well to afford equal worth to all lives — in our news coverage and beyond. 

The Elephant in the Room

Harry DiFrancesco  —  Nov 14, 2011

Harry DiFrancesco '12 calls on the U.S. to turn inward and address our own growing population problem instead of turning to development abroad to prevent environmental catastrophe. 

How to Beat a Dead Horse

Harry DiFrancesco  —  Oct 31, 2011

After receiving a deluge of feedback on his last column, Harry DiFrancesco '12 decides to revisit the issue and clarify his points. Note: He still thinks many seniors are spineless. 

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