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S O U ND BITE S

40 The Unlikely Governor

As a former Peace Corps volunteer, forklift operator and hardware store manager, Democrat Tom Wolf ’71 brings an unusual resume to Pennsylvania politics. BY JULIA M . KLEIN

46 Enlightened Reading

Twenty professors from a variety of disciplines recommend some of their favorite books—and tell us what makes them special. C O M P I L E D B Y J E S S I C A F E D I N ’ 1 7 & S AVA N N A H M A H E R ’ 1 7

50 What a Racket!

Michael C. Lewis ’11 quit his job to pursue a not- quite-dominant ranking on the pro squash circuit— and circle the globe. Mission accomplished. BY C . J . HU G HES ’ 92

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DEPARTMENTS

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YOUR TURN Readers react.

Notebook

18

CAMPUS

News and notes from around the Green

26

FACULTY OPINION

The liberal arts are a means to stoke curiosity, promote critical thinking and, simply put, make you smarter. BY CECILIA GAPOSCHKIN

28 | ON THE JOB

| ON THE JOB

Perry Butler ’64 has been serving food—and memo- ries—at his landmark San Francisco restaurant for almost 50 years. BY ALEC SCOTT ’89

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PERSONAL HISTORY

When mental illness hits home, a lonely struggle ensues. BY DAVID M. WOOD ’77

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RETROSPECTIVE

As World War I broke out in Europe, students signed petitions for peace. Within two years military drills were part of the curriculum. BY ELLEN NYE ’14

Pursuits

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VOICES IN THE WILDERNESS

Energy expert Dan Reicher ’78 sparks innovations across science, strategy and fi- nance. Also: Nigel Jaquiss ’84, Kelly McGlinchey ’12, Phil Langley ’59, Andy Sigler ’53, Tu’56, and Andrew Perloff ’93

Class Notes

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THE CLASSES

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CLUBS & GROUPS

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DEATHS

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CONTINUING ED

Interreligious expert Jim Kenney ’69 on the intersection of religion and culture BY LISA FURLONG

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