Simon Ahrens

Simon Ahrens is a second-year Global Studies study-abroad student. He enjoys pancakes, the colour bordeaux and nerdy discussions about political theory.

May 16, 2019

Argument in the Office: Is Barefooting Acceptable?

By Simon Ahrens, Katherine Chen

Simon Ahrens and Katherine Chen confront the greatest controversy of our time: the practice of public barefootery.

February 20, 2019

Academic Culture Shock: Do Europeans Really Do It Better?

By Simon Ahrens

Simon Ahrens debates the values of the American education system from the point of view of an international student.

January 31, 2019

Argument in the Office: The Merits of Read Receipts

By Ally McCulloch, Simon Ahrens

Opinion writers Ally McCulloch and Simon Ahrens face off on the societal value of read receipts.

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Argument in the Office: Is Barefooting Acceptable?

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Argument in the Office: The Merits of Read Receipts