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Ego of the Week: Emily Chu
In her last year, this senior is dedicated to trying everything campus has to offer.
by PARIN KEERTHI
Letter
Letter from the Editor, December 2024
The 'S' in 34th Street stands for serendipity—philosophizing on the beginning of the end
by NATALIA CASTILLO
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Amaan Omer’s Balancing Act
Senior Class President Amaan Omer embodies the modern Renaissance spirit at Penn.
by KATE CHO
Ego
Meet Mert: But Not The One You’re Thinking Of
Mert Kayabas embraces his new role as Class of 2028 president with a vision of community, connection, and fun.
by ALANA TALBERT
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The Darts and Hems of Thomas Lauria
Catching up with the winner of the most recent season of Seam Queen.
by LOGAN YUHAS
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Suvir Kaul Is Writing His Next Chapter
But first, the Penn English professor of more than two decades reflects on what he’s leaving behind.
by CHRISTINE OH
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Academic Weapon by Day, Reality Show Contestant by Night
Whether its MrBeast or Hamilton, Kimi Li is living life by the motto, "say yes."
by SOPHIE BARKAN
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The Women Taking Up Space on Pottruck’s Second Floor
Women Who Lift is fostering community and confidence for female lifters.
by DANIYA SIDDIQUI
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Meet Marti Bates: The Real Reason We All Love Falk Dining Hall
It’s time we show up for the heart of Falk Dining Hall, as she does for us.
by GEMMA LEVY and TALIA SHAPIRO
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The Arts and Ethics of Plastics
Penn Medicine’s Ivona Percec merges creativity and science to reshape the field of plastic surgery.
by ANISSA T. LY
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Ego of the Week: Collin Wang
Street's former design editor reflects on his love for visual art and the importance of queer spaces at Penn.
by TALIA SHAPIRO
Letter
Letter from the Editor, November 2024
Philosophizing on voting and taking action beyond the booth.
by NATALIA CASTILLO
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Yoonie Yang is Crossing Borders to Find Her Identity
This Wharton senior's unique international journey to Korea changed the lives of refugees and her sense of self.
by PARIN KEERTHI
Ego
Ego of the Week: Valeria Bonomie Piñerua
This senior has been laughing through these past four years.
by NAIMA SMALL
Ego
Ego of the Week: Amanda Cui
This senior didn’t just find her home at Penn—she built it.
by CHRISTINE OH
Ego of the Week: Fay Shuai
This senior has cultivated a diverse array of niche hobbies, embracing creativity through figure skating, music, and writing.
by SOPHIE BARKAN
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Milan Bhayana: Cooking Between Self and Humanity
Milan Bhayana proves that cooking is more than a craft—it's an exploration of the stories that shape the fabric of our humanity.
by KATE CHO
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Viraj Thomas is Philly’s Pizza Wunderkind
At 21, Viraj Thomas is opening Char, Fishtown’s newest Pizza joint.
by NORAH RAMI
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