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A Love Letter to Hill House Dining Hall

How the dining hall shaped my most meaningful friendships at Penn

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

Letter from the Dining Guide Editor

On masking up, chowing down, and enjoying "the in between"

by DENALI SAGNER

Carolyn Gross, from Mise–En-Scène to Mise–En–Place

How one Penn alum’s experience as a cinema studies major led her to the Food Network 

by JESSA GLASSMAN

Alex Tewfik Talks the Future of Philly’s Food Scene

The 'Philadelphia' magazine food editor breaks down how the COVID–19 pandemic changed the restaurant industry—and what we can expect from its comeback.

by HANNAH LONSER

A Love Story Between Coffee and an Anxiety–Ridden Student

Unpacking my rollercoaster relationship with lattes and cold brews

by JULIA ESPOSITO

Ego of the Week: Alaina Chou

Food photographer. Blogger. Podcaster. She puts all other campus foodies to shame. 

by CHELSEY ZHU

State Senator Nikil Saval’s Electoral District: In Food and Photos

Street asked State Sen. Saval what South Philly restaurants matter most to him. The answer lies in tapioca dumplings, enchiladas, and lots of worker solidarity.

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Letter from the Editor 09.21.2021

On loving feelings, begging for your ex to take you back, and Mitski

by BEATRICE FORMAN

My Journey Cooking During COVID–19

How cooking new recipes got me through the pandemic—and helped me explore my vegetarianism

by ANIKA PRAKASH

Ego of the Week: Max Kanner

This senior conducts independent mental health research for queer youth. 

by MADDIE MULDOON

Letter from the Editor 09.14.2021

On soft launches, secret pleasures, and letting yourself be happy

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Baba

She had trouble thinking about love and her father as two things that belonged together. 

by ANONYMOUS

Ego of the Week: Jade Gonzalez

Leader, social advocate, set builder, chef, cat lover—what can't Jade do?

by MADDIE MULDOON

‘Are We There Yet?’: The Pennchants on Pushing Through the Pandemic

Evan Bean, Bauti Gallino, and Jack Vernon Lee take us behind the scenes of the a cappella group’s new studio album.

by WALDEN GREEN

Letter from the Editor on 09.07.2021

On parasocial relationships, Taylor Swift, and the durability of obsession.

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Ego of the Week: Namrita Narula

This Wharton senior is also a female founder, community activist, and shameless foodie. 

by MADDIE MULDOON

Confessions From a Girl Who Can’t Go Home

A reflection on what it means to 'belong' somewhere in a pandemic—both here and abroad

by AAKRUTI GANESHAN

Letter from the Editor 08.31.2021

On breakups, breaking bad habits, and self–renewal

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Ego of the Week: Rowana Miller

Meet the senior who's writing a novel and founding a nonprofit at the same time.

by MADDIE MULDOON

Here's Why Vagrant Coffee Should Be Your Go–To Café

Learn about West Philly's new coffee shop straight from CEO Josh Dew and Manager Caleb McCurley.

by MADDIE MULDOON

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