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On The Track and In the Classroom, Mark Hellwig Aims High

Mark Hellwig teaches us the value of following your passions and cultivating your interests 

by NISHANTH BHARGAVA

Ego of the Week: Priya Deliwala

This senior is embracing identity and cultivating wellness at Penn. 

by ELLA SHUSTERMAN

Drew Basile: From Philly to Fiji

This Penn grad earned an education in reality TV on Survivor's 45th season.

by JULES LINGENFELTER

Maxx Yung Grows Brains on Computer Chips

This first year is attempting to redefine AI with brain–powered computing.

by GEMMA LEVY

Ego of the Week: Samantha Cueto

Through countless hours spent in the research lab and conducting patient interviews in Philadelphia hospitals, this Nursing senior is making a profound impact.

by SOPHIE BARKAN

Justin Rosenberg: Honest Eating + Growing Local

Meet the founder of honeygrow, Penn's favorite stir-fry and salad hotspot on campus.

by SOPHIE BARKAN

Frank Ma is Ahead of the Curve

Frank has the skills to combat freshman year, literally. 

by TALIA SHAPIRO

Ego of the Week: Alyssa Chandler

This senior's art is making a statement through action. 

by NORAH RAMI

KooF Ibi: A Man, His Trumpet, and a World of Sound

Transport yourself to KooF Ibi's world, where everything is made of music, community, and joy. 

by LEAH WEINBERGER

Sharon Chepnego’s Tribute to Kenya

 Sharon came from Kenya to Penn, only to have Penn bring her back to Kenya. 

by ELLA SHUSTERMAN

Rethinking the Modern Face of Autism

As the mother of an autistic son, Amy Lutz is shaping support systems for profoundly autistic individuals through her new book, Chasing the Intact Mind.

by PARIN KEERTHI

Ego of the Week: Erika Acosta

From writing her own Disney movie to directing a campus play on Filipino culture, this senior is redefining advocacy through art.

by GEMMA LEVY

Mikel Elam is Before, Ahead, and Of His Time

Travel to a new universe with the work of Philadelphia Afro–futurist artist, Mikel Elam. 

by NORAH RAMI

Ariel Djanikian's Story is an Experiment in Exploration

From a chemistry major to an award–winning author, Djanikian discovered her true calling as a storyteller at Penn. 

by GEMMA LEVY

Ego of the Week: Milan Chand

This senior is opening the door to mental health conversations one smile at a time. 

by PARIN KEERTHI

Ego of the Week: Christine Kong

When it comes to her academic interests, this senior doesn't stop exploring.

by GEMMA LEVY

Penn’s Newest Late–night Fuel

He grew up eating flavored fries back home in the Philippines; now, Lance Tan is bringing his Potato Pit Stop to students across campus.

by SOPHIE BARKAN

Ego of the Week: Isaac Gateno

This jazz musician is composing his own path.

by ELLA SHUSTERMAN

Emily Whitehead’s Back at Penn With a New Story

Emily is best known for overcoming cancer here on campus. Now she's returning to start a new chapter.

by GEMMA LEVY

Kala Hagopian's Concrete Canvas

Street artist Kala Hagopian illustrates her passion for art and the environment, one mural at a time.

by PARIN KEERTHI

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