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Alana Bess
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Penn 10: Elena Miller
Not to toot her own horn, but it'll take more than a few Fs for Elena to fall flat.
May 13, 2023 at 3:00 am
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Penn’s Permanent Residents: What It’s Like to Call a College House ‘Home’
Penn’s in–house faculty members live with their families amid the hustle and bustle of undergraduate dorm life—and have fun while doing it.
September 8, 2022 at 2:00 pm
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Helen Gym on the Power of Voice and Perseverance
How this progressive councilwoman at–large puts Philadelphians first
August 31, 2022 at 8:00 am
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Penn 10: Alejandra Bahena
This pre–med legend reflects on her experiences with resilience, representation, and skydiving.
May 13, 2022 at 7:00 am
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Ego of the Week: Mary Sadallah
Meet the senior masterfully combining her love for her Middle Eastern heritage with her involvements in public policy.
April 5, 2022 at 9:38 am
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Bring Everyone Back to the Table
How The Community Grocer is revolutionizing the solution to food insecurity as we know it.
March 29, 2022 at 7:00 am
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Why Do We Learn About Love?
Two Penn professors give their takes on what love is, why it's important, and how we can approach it.
February 14, 2022 at 12:00 pm
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Ego of the Week: Emily Saperstein
Meet the Penn senior who has mastered balancing her passion for art and music with her love for numbers and code.
January 18, 2022 at 9:48 pm
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Taking up Space: Furthering Queer Health Education on Campus
How Steven Chen is revolutionizing LGBTQ+ inclusivity at Penn and beyond with OurSpace.
January 18, 2022 at 3:00 pm
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Ego of the Week: Sam Kaufmann
Meet the senior who spends his free time tackling environmental issues and playing Friday night Mafia games.
November 30, 2021 at 12:00 am
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Andrew Mendoza Gives Fresh Fades and Friendship
Have no fear. Your next haircut is in good hands.
November 16, 2021 at 1:00 am
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Who Oversees Protests on Campus? Meet the Open Expression Division of Student Affairs
This branch of administration works to protect free speech rights at Penn.
November 8, 2021 at 9:43 am
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Meet Will From Hill, the First Year Who's Fiercely Dedicated to Penn
The new Class of 2025 president talks about meditating, the future, and pet chickens.
October 25, 2021 at 9:10 pm
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Ego of the Week: Nikhil Gupta
Worldly. Driven. Curious. Meet the senior whose actions speak louder than words.
October 14, 2021 at 12:00 am
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