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Ego of the Week: Stephanie Zhong

Meet the dual–degree Wharton and Nursing student, professional actress, and expert Zombie hunter.

by EVA INGBER

"Heal, Resist, and Grow": VietLead Plants the Seeds for a Better Future

VietLead paves the way for change within the Philly immigrant community.

by LILY SUH

Sammi Bateman Opened a Small Business In a Pandemic. Here's How She Did It.

Excitement, fear, grit, and gratitude sum up Sammi Bateman's experience in opening Fabric Row's beloved new addition. 

by KARIN HANANEL

Meet Emily Davis: Professional Ballerina and Penn 2021 Thouron Scholar

The LPS senior talks about balancing ballet and biology 

by SARANYA DAS SHARMA

Ego of the Week: Sarah Simon

Meet the president of the University Honor Council with a passion for human rights and criminal justice. 

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

Meet Págame, the Venmo of Latin America

How three Wharton students are revolutionizing the e–payment landscape

by SARANYA DAS SHARMA

Ego of the Week: Sabrina Ochoa

Meet the Korean–speaking, Latinx co–editor–in–chief of 'The F–Word.' 

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

Ego of the Week: Mitchell Cornell

Meet the Penn Golf captain, Camp Kesem leader, and self–proclaimed DRL fan. 

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

Spice Collective is Bringing Much Needed Conversations to Penn

Spice Collective's leaders Leah Wang, Sam Pancoe, and Mira Shetty share insights on race, gender, and identity as students at a predominantly white institution.

by LILY SUH

Behind the Counter: How Hummus Grill's Authenticity and Acclaim Endure

Co–owner Yaron Netz talks about the Hummus team's passion and perseverance, despite the challenges of the pandemic. 

by MADDIE MULDOON

Sang Kee Noodle House Had a Hard Year—But They're Ready to Celebrate a New One

Sang Kee Noodle House founder Hugh Kong shares the importance of family, food, and community during COVID-19.

by LILY SUH

Ego of the Week: Julie Chen

This self–starter discusses her communities at Penn and what each has brought her. 

by MADDIE MULDOON

Meet Helen Gym—Penn alum, community organizer, and trailblazing Philadelphia City Councilmember

The councilmember looks back on her journey in activism and encourages the Penn community to help shape the future of the city. 

by MADDIE MULDOON

Ego of the Week: Lizzie Youshaei

The 2021 Class Board and Shabbatones president talks about community and leadership during the pandemic. 

by CHELSEY ZHU

What Noah Silver's IMDb Page Doesn't Tell You

The 26–year–old PPE major reflects on his unconventional journey from small–town French boy to Penn student and American actor. 

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

Joe Biden's Not the Only Recently Elected Democratic President

Meet Cassy Ingersoll—the new (and Biden-endorsed) President of Penn Dems

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

Chanel Nichols and MyMARC are Revolutionizing the Beauty Industry

How this 29–year–old Penn senior was inspired by the challenges she faced as a hairstylist to help beauty gurus everywhere 

by MADDIE MULDOON

Ego of the Week: Misha McDaniel

Meet the Beinecke scholar, Mellon Mays fellow, speculative fiction lover, and proud FGLI student.

by EVA INGBER

Forman to Lead Street Into a More Inclusive Future as Editor–in–Chief

The new Strexec will focus on coverage that amplifies voices of Penn’s marginalized communities.

by TAMSYN BRANN

In Fall 2020, Maya Pratt Took a Gap Semester—This is How it Went

Maya describes how her great-grandmother, Kierkegaard, and poetry inspired her journey through the desert.

by MADDIE MULDOON

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