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Who Oversees Protests on Campus? Meet the Open Expression Division of Student Affairs

This branch of administration works to protect free speech rights at Penn.

by ALANA BESS

Letter from the Editor 11.02.2021

On growing up, overscheduling, and intrusive silence

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Hurrah for the Red and Blue ... and Green? Penn Sustainability Keeps These Student Leaders Busy

Meet the students pushing to make Penn a more climate–friendly university. 

by ANJALI KISHORE

No, You Don't Have to Work All the Time

Existing is enough.

by DEREK NHIEU

Ego of the Week: Zaccariah Wright

As head writer for Mask and Wig, Zaccariah is making the entire Penn community laugh. 

by SAYA DESAI

Fossil Free Penn Is Back and Ready to Put Pressure on Penn

Coordinators Sarah Sterinbach and Katie Collier share FFP’s vision for the new semester.

by SHEIL DESAI

Letter from the Editor 10.26.2021

On avoidance tactics, every band I've pretended to like, and celebrating try–hards.

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Adventures of an Adam Sandler Extra

Adam Sandler was filming in Philly—as a lifelong fan, I was determined to meet him. 

by SHELBY ABAYIE

Meet Mikel Saralegui, the First Year Who Made His Own Album

Mikel sings about everything, from places he hasn't visited to relationships.

by SAYA DESAI

Meet Will From Hill, the First Year Who's Fiercely Dedicated to Penn

The new Class of 2025 president talks about meditating, the future, and pet chickens.

by ALANA BESS

Ego of the Week: Bryn Faulkner

Gospel choir singer and musical theater lover by day. Nurse by night. 

by SHEIL DESAI

Letter from the Editor 10.19.2021

On conversations, canceled coffee chats, and craving attention

by BEATRICE FORMAN

What They Don’t Tell You About Reporting an Assault at Penn

The system did not fail me, but the community did.

by JESSICA BAO

Meet Aman Sharma, A First–Year Devoted To Redefining the Climate Movement

This Penn student, nature photographer, and climate activist is devoted to fighting climate change. 

by VIDUR SAIGAL

Ego of the Week: Nikhil Gupta

Worldly. Driven. Curious. Meet the senior whose actions speak louder than words.

by ALANA BESS

Onda Latina is Making Waves on and off Campus

Penn's premier Latinx dance group has an impact that extends beyond the stage.

by ANJALI KISHORE

From Farming to Advocacy: Rachel Zhang on Her Gap Year

The national delegate and nature enthusiast reflects on her year off and her future at Penn. 

by SAYA DESAI

Ego of the Week: Sneha Sharma

Health and legal activism are kind of Sneha's thing.

by ANJALI KISHORE

Letter from the Editor 10.05.2021

On appearances, making Instagram casual again, and being the main character

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Meet Rahim Khan, the Man Behind Penn’s Friendliest Halal Cart

This Pakistani immigrant serves up chicken over rice with a smile.

by SHEIL DESAI

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