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Sophie Barkan


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Academic Weapon by Day, Reality Show Contestant by Night

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

Ego of the Week: Fay Shuai

This senior has cultivated a diverse array of niche hobbies, embracing creativity through figure skating, music, and writing.

Ego of the Week: Ethan Zhao

This senior is elevating college dining and connecting students across campus through his gourmet pop–up dinner party concept ‘every now & then.’

Rishu Mohanka is Anything but Boring

Meet the recent Penn grad who strives to innovated a new era of engineering.

Experiencing Penn Through a New Lens

Student photographers Silas Ruth and Priya Bhavikatti are capturing campus moments.

Ego of the Week: Samantha Cueto

Through countless hours spent in the research lab and conducting patient interviews in Philadelphia hospitals, this Nursing senior is making a profound impact.

Justin Rosenberg: Honest Eating + Growing Local

Meet the founder of honeygrow, Penn's favorite stir-fry and salad hotspot on campus.

Penn’s Newest Late–night Fuel

He grew up eating flavored fries back home in the Philippines; now, Lance Tan is bringing his Potato Pit Stop to students across campus.

Tina Zhang’s Shining Armor

Meet this trinket–obsessed junior who’s transforming her passion project into a one–of–a–kind jewelry business.  

Megan Laubacher Puts the Heart in Healthcare

Inspired by her own medical experiences, this Nursing senior has made it her goal to give back and help others. 

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 

Ego of the Week: Jing Jing Piriyalertsak

 This senior has made her mark on campus, one pun at a time.

Churning Up New Ideas with Mark Wasuwanich

Meet the senior embracing spontaneity as an ice cream entrepreneur and climate change innovator.

Ego of the Week: Franny Davis

Whether she’s writing Bloomers’ spring show or brewing coffee in Wilcaf, this senior finds community all over campus.

This Star Physicist is Taking an Extraordinary Approach to Stargazing

Meet the Marshall Scholar and astrophysicist opening the door to disability inclusion in STEM.

Let’s Talk About Sex with Logan Levkoff

Meet the sexuality and relationships expert who began her career with Street.

Ego of the Week: Devi Bass

As chair of the Theatre Arts Council, this senior works behind the scenes to bring magic to the stage.

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.

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.

Ego of the Week: María José (Majo) Rodríguez Velázquez

Meet the senior who utilizes her trilingual talents to form meaningful friendships across all ends of campus.
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