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Campus Life

Bad Sex? Blame Capitalism.

Kristen Ghodsee is revolutionizing our understanding of sex and love. 

by NORAH RAMI

Evelyn Thomson: Redefining Women in Physics

Meet the recently named American Physical Society Fellow with passions beyond the particles that make up our world.

by NORAH RAMI

Becoming an Astros Fan in Philly

Picking up and letting go of your identity

by NORAH RAMI

Ego of the Week: Tommy Christaldi

Between community engagement and performing arts leadership, Tommy finds time to talk up a storm.

by ANJALI KISHORE

Chinatown Activism: Then and Now

This Philly native discusses her work inheriting the mantle of the decades–long struggle to save Chinatown.

by NORAH RAMI

Ego of the Week: Ashwarya Devason

Between hours spent in the research lab, this senior is makes sure to further her passions for empowering first–generation, low–income students and studying feminist theory.

by SOPHIE BARKAN

Letter from the Editor, December 2022

In which we pass the torch.

by EMILY WHITE

A Picture's Worth 365 Days

How an Instagram photo diary taught me to slow down and appreciate the ups and downs of life.

by NATALIA CASTILLO

Penn's Daniel Gillion on Research as a Tool for Storytelling

Meet Dr. Gillion, a Poli Sci professor utilizing interdisciplinary methods to shift racial and ethnic paradigms from within the classroom.

by RIANE LUMER

Ego of the Week: Jack Franklin

Between music, marketing, and making Wharton feel like home, this senior certainly has his plate full.

by ANJALI KISHORE

Meet Maeve Stiles, the Star Athlete Embracing the Unexpected

The president of the Women’s Athletic Association wants you to put yourself first and not take life too seriously.

by SOPHIE BARKAN

The WALK's 27L is a Soaring Success

The student magazine's fashion fundraiser—a collab with Castle—offers a window into Philly's budding fashion scene.

by IRMA KISS

Jawa Like Wawa

The newly elected Class of 2026 president shares her hopes of fostering a sense of home at Penn.

by NORAH RAMI

Ego of the Week: Bella Mirro

Meet the senior running a restorative organization, juggling female–led research, and truly taking in all that Philly has to offer.

by RIANE LUMER

Meet Professor John Lapinski, the Man Behind the Decision Desk

Professor Lapinski heads the decision desk at NBC news, and Penn students and faculty make up a pivotal part of his team.

by DEDEEPYA GUTHIKONDA

Getting Personal with Fossil Free Penn

Gigi Varlotta is an advocate for change and community in Philly, beginning with their role in Penn’s homecoming game disruption.

by NORAH RAMI

Ego of the Week: Andrés Gonzalez–Bonillas

Meet the student–activist who loves writing and hates Penn. 

by KIRA WANG

From Sidewalk to Studio 8H: The SNL Stand–By Experience

Trying to get tickets to SNL is not very glamorous, but getting the chance to watch the show live is a moment you’ll never forget. 

by JACOB POLLACK

Learning How to Be a Child of Divorce

More baggage to pack up and bring to college

by RYANNE MILLS

Letter from the Editor, November 2022

In which we stay awake, again and again

by EMILY WHITE

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