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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

The Darts and Hems of Thomas Lauria

Catching up with the winner of the most recent season of Seam Queen.

by LOGAN YUHAS

Suvir Kaul Is Writing His Next Chapter

But first, the Penn English professor of more than two decades reflects on what he’s leaving behind.

by CHRISTINE OH

Academic Weapon by Day, Reality Show Contestant by Night

Whether its MrBeast or Hamilton, Kimi Li is living life by the motto, "say yes."

by SOPHIE BARKAN

The Women Taking Up Space on Pottruck’s Second Floor

Women Who Lift is fostering community and confidence for female lifters.

by DANIYA SIDDIQUI

Ego of the Week: Hannah Liu

This senior just keeps swimming. 

by CHRISTINE OH

Meet Marti Bates: The Real Reason We All Love Falk Dining Hall

It’s time we show up for the heart of Falk Dining Hall, as she does for us.

by GEMMA LEVY and TALIA SHAPIRO

The Arts and Ethics of Plastics

Penn Medicine’s Ivona Percec merges creativity and science to reshape the field of plastic surgery.

by ANISSA T. LY

Ego of the Week: Collin Wang

Street's former design editor reflects on his love for visual art and the importance of queer spaces at Penn.

by TALIA SHAPIRO

Yoonie Yang is Crossing Borders to Find Her Identity

This Wharton senior's unique international journey to Korea changed the lives of refugees and her sense of self.

by PARIN KEERTHI

Ego of the Week: Valeria Bonomie Piñerua

This senior has been laughing through these past four years. 

by NAIMA SMALL

Ego of the Week: Amanda Cui

This senior didn’t just find her home at Penn—she built it. 

by CHRISTINE OH

Milan Bhayana: Cooking Between Self and Humanity

Milan Bhayana proves that cooking is more than a craft—it's an exploration of the stories that shape the fabric of our humanity. 

by KATE CHO

Viraj Thomas is Philly’s Pizza Wunderkind

At 21, Viraj Thomas is opening Char, Fishtown’s newest Pizza joint. 

by NORAH RAMI

Ego of the Week: Sarah Oburu

This senior with a passion for public service makes it a mission to spread kindness across campus.

by TALIA SHAPIRO

Ego of the Week: Ria Ellendula

This senior has been building solutions on every corner of campus.

by PARIN KEERTHI

Ego of the Week: Maryam Ali

This senior’s aspirations are sky high—literally. 

by NAIMA SMALL

Ego of the Week: Allie Jiang

Over the last four years in all the hustle and bustle, this senior has learned the importance of chilling out on campus. 

by NORAH RAMI

Ego of the Week: Sarahbelle Kim

This senior is letting her inner artist flourish, from her indie magazine to her summer fashion internship. 

by NORAH RAMI

Miles In Transit Wants To Push Transit to the Limit

The 24–year–old content creator advocates for better public transportation while fulfilling a lifelong dream.

by DEREK WONG