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Penn 10: Benson Gao

From student to teacher and back again, Benson keeps learning and growing every step of the way.

by ARIELLE STANGER

Penn 10: Ashna Yakoob

This Penn senior is finding her voice, one joke at a time.

by KATIE BARTLETT

Penn 10: Ben Moss–Horwitz

This Penn senior does a little bit of everything, all while spreading peace and calm. 

by VIKKI XU

Penn 10: Niva Baniya

She struggled in art history, but Niva says that's a cakewalk compared to snagging tickets for the Eras tour.

by JULES LINGENFELTER

Penn 10: Lee Schwartz

Lee’s Penn trajectory raises all sorts of questions. Questions like “Who needs calculus, when you can have Cambridge?”

by WALDEN GREEN

From Plan to Protest: Behind The Scenes of Take Back the Night

Shaking off the debris of the pandemic years, ASAP offers insight to organizing the return of Take Back the Night.

by NORAH RAMI

Spring Cleaning with Style

A pair of passionate students brought back a closet sale for peers to share their clothes and creativity.

by VIKKI XU

Stuck at the Starting Line

Engagement photos on Instagram, wedding invitations on the refrigerator, sonograms in your text messages—it just starts and doesn’t stop.

by ELLIE SHUERT

Ego of the Week: Ana Gomez

From concerts to Cannes, this senior redefines the realms of Penn's pre–entertainment scene. 

by YEEUN YOO

The Art of Illegal Tattoos

Tattoo artist Iza Hu talks about rebellion, family, and temporary art.  

by ELLA SOHN

No Sleep, Bus, Club, Another Club...

How to travel—and party like Gaga—responsibly without commodifying whole countries

by GIULIA NOTO LA DIEGA

Composing the Future with James Diaz

Ph.D. student James Diaz leans into the avant–garde as he subverts the typical expectations of Western classical music.

by VIKKI XU

Amelia Stoesser Ignites her Inner Spark

 As President of Sparks, Penn’s student-run dance company, this pre-med sophomore dances through her busy schedule 

by SOPHIE BARKAN

The Hidden Nature of Assault at Penn

There’s a dangerous culture of female assault on Penn’s campus. 

by ANONYMOUS

Open Mics and Tazo Tea

Kelly Writers House provides a respite from the competition on campus.

by NOAH GOLDFISCHER

Ego of the Week: Cayden Franklin

From Greek life to genetics, this senior knows how to live true to himself. 

by NOAH GOLDFISCHER

Letter from the Editor, April 2023

Music has the unique power to heighten our experiences in real–time, so when you reach one of life’s season finales, it’s imperative to choose the right soundtrack.

by WALDEN GREEN

Finding Home in the Quad

Ebonish Lamar, the Fisher house director, explores her responsibilities helping first years find their home at Penn. 

by ELLA SOHN

My Name, My Story

On reclaiming my identity through my name

by YEEUN YOO

Recalculating the Curriculum

Lou Lozzi is working with Penn to challenge the ways we approach high school STEM education.

by VIKKI XU

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