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Ego

Ego of the Week: Natalia Castillo

Former street HBIC philosophizes on Street, friendship, and the state of the world—one last time 

by NORAH RAMI

Chasing Stars Among City Lights

How Henry Montano is making space for students to slow down, look up, and appreciate the world around them.

by DIEMMY DANG

Ego of the Week: Rohana Gullapalli

This senior steps out of her comfort zone to create it for others.

by EVA LITITSKAIA

You Are What You Follow: Joseph Turrow on Social Identity in the Age of Advertising

Dr. Joseph Turow of Annenberg reflects on how media and advertising shaped individuals and society over the last 50 years.

by EVA LITITSKAIA

Ego of the Week: Maddie Pastore

This senior finds her place between the familiar and the unexplored.

by ASHWIN LAKSUMANAGE

Ego of the Week: Eileen Wang

This senior cooks both on and off the tennis court.

by CHRISTINE OH

Quickmeets: A Match Made in AI Heaven

This Penn graduate’s new dating app aims to redefine the way Gen Z finds love.

by ALANA TALBERT

Rachel Tashjian on Style and Statecraft

Redefining the role of a fashion critic through the sartorial art of politics and couture.

by EVA LITITSKAIA and ANISSA T. LY

Ego of the Week: Adi Gowd

This senior is a mentor by day, musician by night.

by TALIA SHAPIRO

Ego of the Week: Mackenzie Sleeman

The senior is fighting to be transfer students' biggest advocate.

by JIWOO LEE

Ego of the Week: Yazmin Wu

This senior is doing everything, everywhere, all at once in Wharton.

by EVA LITITSKAIA

Ego of the Week: Leo Biehl

Housing is the name of this senior's game.

by JULES LINGENFELTER

Ego of the Week: Teo Dragic

From Bloomers to Science Olympiad, this senior creates communities of care with creativity.

by ANISSA T. LY

Penn on ‘Forbes 30 Under 30’ list for 2025

The entrepreneur down your hall just made it big. 

by CHRISTINE OH, EVA LITITSKAIA, TALIA SHAPIRO, and ANISSA T. LY

Ego of the Week: Jacob Pollack

To entertain or to be entertained–Jacob Pollack does that and much more. 

by ANISSA T. LY

Ego of the Week: Gloria Cheng

Food, bees, breastfeeding: Communities of care and cuisine are no secret to Gloria Cheng. 

by ANISSA T. LY

Hugues Mucyo Bridges Transatlantic Differences

The international student experience when your heart is home and the rest of your body is here at Penn.

by ANISSA T. LY

Ego of the Week: Emily Chu

In her last year, this senior is dedicated to trying everything campus has to offer.

by PARIN KEERTHI

Amaan Omer’s Balancing Act

Senior Class President Amaan Omer embodies the modern Renaissance spirit at Penn.

by KATE CHO

Meet Mert: But Not The One You’re Thinking Of

Mert Kayabas embraces his new role as Class of 2028 president with a vision of community, connection, and fun.

by ALANA TALBERT