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Letter from the Editor 02.20.2019

Bad things happen in threes.

by ANNABELLE WILLIAMS

My Tumor Derailed My Life, But Helped Me Overcome My Anxiety

Taking time off from Penn forced me to let go of my five year plan

by SHERRY TSENG

Nominate a Standout Senior for Ego of the Week

Or nominate yourself—we won't judge.

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Dr. Jorge Santiago-Aviles and His Passion for Supercapacitors, Gardening, and Living in KCECH

The KCECH faculty director and electrical engineering professor discusses his love for the sciences. 

by CHELSEY ZHU

How to Celebrate Presidents Day in Pennsylvania

Party like it's 1732!

by JORDAN WACHSMAN

Ego of the Week: August Gebhard–Koenigstein

Transfer student August makes the most of his time on campus by pursuing his passions in political science and theater.

by AMANPREET SINGH

Winning Essay: Learning to Feel Beautiful

"I tried to be a “beautiful” girl that cared about how she looked, but I wasn’t ready to see her."

by SABRINA APONTE

Becoming My Own Prince Charming

"I know I will find someone who loves me because I chose to love myself first." 

by ZOE YOUNG

For J

"I’ve typed up this timeline of my affection, though I do not know its purpose. For reference, I suppose."

by LUCY CORLETT

Turning Feelings into Friendship

"And I found that you’re way more fun when I’m sharing weird Tinder screenshots and groovy memes with you than you’d be if we were anything more than friends."

by JACKSON BETZ

We're Not Dating Anymore, But I Still Love Him. Just Differently.

"Sam is the best friend I always wanted and finally have, and I love him." 

by ANA WEST

Microcosm/Macrocosm/Megacosm

It is 8:43 a.m. and we walk to the Wawa in silence.

by ANONYMOUS

A Bumble Date That Actually Went Right

"I felt like this may actually be what adult dating was."

by SYDNEY GELMAN

Thinking About the Future When You're About to Leave

“What if I turn on the light and you’re not there anymore?”

by MARGARET ZHANG

I No Longer Feel Like I Am a Burden

"He kept me afloat and, more importantly, he kept me alive in a time where I saw not even the smallest value in myself."

by ANONYMOUS

My Dad was Deployed in Baghdad. For a While I Didn't Know What that Meant.

"The official flower of the military child is the dandelion—for a reason. It can grow anywhere, adapt to any situation, and most importantly, is almost impossible to destroy."

by KELLY MACGARRIGLE

I (Haven't) Met my Husband at Penn

"I’m still peddling that age-old excuse… no, no I’m just too busy for a relationship."

by KATIE LEVESQUE

Black Coffee

"Maybe my body loves me a little less, but I’m learning to love me a little more."

by ELIZABETH BEUGG

Letter from the Editor 02.13.19

Love can be overwhelming. But Street is helping me be okay with that. 

by ANNABELLE WILLIAMS

Meet the Women Behind OWN IT Penn

This upcoming conference aims to create conversation about female empowerment and leadership.

by EMMA MOORE

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