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There is nothing more coveted than a desk during finals. Here are Street’s tips for how to secure a spot in Penn’s most popular study sanctuaries.
Looking for books to read over winter break? Here are some customized reading lists for all your needs this holiday season!
The number of times I’ve revised this letter is inexcusable when you consider that I have a final exam on Thursday. But it’s hard to extricate myself from the idea—mostly self–imposed—that whatever I write here will define my tenure as Street’s Editor–in–Chief. But it won't, and the spillage of empty space on the document in front of me is a good reminder that I can say pretty much whatever.
At age 14, Jay Fishman (E ‘21) didn’t even know fractions. Last semester, the computer science major took MATH240, which is the third course in Penn’s calculus sequence.
Throughout her four years in high school, Maggie Tang (W ‘22) prepared dessert for 120 students and staff 200 times. But her passion for food exceeds beyond just pastry goods. In her senior year, she had the chance to intern, or stage, at Atelier Crenn, a three Michelin star French cuisine restaurant in San Francisco.
Fusion. This is the word that comes to mind when one thinks of Shiv Nadkarni (C ’19).
When she’s not answering phone calls for Hillary Clinton or performing pop a cappella ballads at Carnegie Hall, this senior loves relaxing with a good book in hand and the company of friends. An expert nutritionist and a huge education advocate, Callie Holtermann is determined to make the world a better place, one meal at a time.
Alas, the bitter end. I haven't been impeached or overthrown (yet), but I do have a successor. Soon, my chair will be filled by the beautiful, dutiful Annabelle Williams. But I can still have my last hurrah. I technically have one letter left, but I think it's only right that I finish my tirades here. I know that y'all have so enjoyed reading about my opossum sightings, my run–ins with black ice, and my pensive platitudes about making the most out of your undergraduate career. It's time for me to pass the mic. And I won't make this into a mushy goodbye. Annabelle deserves to write her first letter from the editor next week, as she will have overseen much more of that issue than I.
Hanukkah, the festival of lights, is upon us! Light your menorah, cook up some latkes, spin the dreidel, guilt your family into buying you presents, and make sure to check out these Philly festivities while you’re at it.
That Saturday morning in late October, I remember waking up to CNN alerts on my phone—I was immediately filled with the sense of dread that comes with mass shooting. The same thoughts crossed my mind that always do, as America’s processing of these killings becomes ritualistic: where was it? How many died? Were there any children? Who did it? Why?
As the early morning light hits the Schuylkill River, a long, angular boat swooshes across the cobalt blue water. On the boat are over a dozen Penn boys dipping their paddles into the water with strong, powerful strokes. If you look closer, you can see a girl standing at the front of the boat, shouting orders and coordinating the power and rhythm of the rowers. For the past three years, this girl was Sabrina Stanich (C ‘18), the former coxswain of the heavyweight men’s rowing team.
Let’s face it: living on a budget as a college student isn't always glamorous. That’s why when Thanksgiving rolls around, while I look forward to pumpkin pie and family time, the highlight of my week will be taking advantage of all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals that are up for grabs. If you’ve been dying for some new tech, some pieces to change up your wardrobe, or appliances for your dorm or apartment, this is the week to go all out.
The Thanksgiving plans have been set. As people chat away about travel plans, family gatherings, or how they can't wait to be home, there's an eager expectation of relief in the air as break arrives. If you won’t be going home this Thanksgiving, maybe you haven’t quite decided what to do with these next few days. Relaxing with a couple of friends and embracing a bit of freedom from the stresses of Penn life may be the best plan.
Chrissy Walker is the well–dressed Whartonite running the fashion scene at Penn. Although the northeast sucked the color out of the Austin native's wardrobe real quick, she hasn't let college change who she is. When she isn't managing Wharton 101 TA's, you can find Chrissy in a fine arts class or hanging out at the Rag and Bone store in Center City.
Remi? Who is she? Some of you may be wondering where our usual Letter from the Editor writer is. Well, Nick is out of town and that means I am the captain now. That being said, any complaints and angry emails should be directed to joyner@34st.com, thanks.
Abni Suri, self–taught coder extraordinaire, made some time between moderating Philo discussions and teaching CIS 197 to discuss his love for Hershel’s East Side Deli and how he plans to blend his love for technology and medicine.
Whether it be to get a taste of authentic Indonesian food or to hear from famous speakers such as Wong Fu Productions, Asian Pacific American Heritage Week (APAHW) has something to offer everyone. A week focused on celebrating Asian culture and identity, APAHW aims to raise awareness towards the common issues the community faces on a broader scale while encouraging people from all different backgrounds to expand their own cultural perspectives.
“As a conductor, you’re responsible to teach the students or teach the orchestra what you want to express, so you’re really at the mercy of the instrumentalists, your orchestra,” Thomas Hong says. “How do you convince them? How do you challenge them and motivate them without turning them off? That’s the challenge of being a conductor. You don’t have your own voice. You’re mute. You have to sort of help them to allow you to speak.”
He’s topped the iTunes charts, headlined international tours, and collaborated with Ed Sheeran—but at the end of the day, Hoodie Allen is Steve Markowitz (W '10)—Penn grad who spent his freshman year at Hill house and still remembers team building in Management 100. On the 8th Floor of Huntsman Hall, Hoodie walked into a room of eager Penn students with a “Ben Franklin Quakers” purple t–shirt and a beaming smile. He was excited to be back on campus, and we were excited to have him.
CookNSolo Restaurant Partners, named for its owners Steve Cook and Michael Solomonov, is opening a new restaurant this spring. The new spot will be in the the Harper, an apartment building by Pearl Properties that is under construction in Rittenhouse Square. Solomonov and Cook visited Penn just a few days ago to discuss and sign their latest cookbook, Israeli Soul.
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