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(09/08/22 11:55pm)
For English major and literary enthusiast James Chang (C ‘22, Law ‘26), there probably aren’t many things that are “hard to define.” A graduate of both the College’s Creative Writing concentration and PPE major, he’s pretty much a wordsmith extraordinaire. When it comes to describing the ex–Editor in Chief of the Penn Review, however, I find myself struggling to encapsulate the James Chang I’ve just met. In conversation he’s exceedingly articulate, soft–spoken, and thoughtful, possibly a result of having cut his teeth in the notoriously intense New York City prep school debate circuit.
(08/30/22 10:00pm)
Upon chatting with Justin Acheampong (C ‘23) for the first time, one thing is abundantly clear: They are dedicated to leaving Penn a better place than they found it. They foster a strong sense of community in each of their advocacy spaces, whether on or off campus. Justin's welcoming yet spunky personality makes them the kind of friend to show you a good time while also making sure you feel safe. And to top it all off, they have the coolest philosophy on fashion—it's an empowering form of self–care, love, and expression.
(08/28/22 11:00am)
It’s just before noon on the Saturday of St. Patrick’s Day weekend, and two tipsy Penn students stumble into a shop on the 34th block of Sansom Street. One is dressed normally save the green color of his shirt and a string of clover–shaped beads around his neck, while the other wears a St. Patty’s–themed scarf tied around his midsection like a sarong.
(07/18/22 1:02am)
“If I don’t pursue what I enjoy, I’ll never live a happy life,” says Yune Kim (C ‘24), a student–artist who channels playfulness with intention. Her artistic philosophy informs more than just her bunny bucket hats and frog sticker collection. A design major, she describes the discipline as “art that can have a function … other than visual enjoyment” Between her self–founded small business and various design projects, Yune’s style is youthful, but sophisticated.
(06/08/22 6:12pm)
The first time I called Rachel Zaff (C '22), she sat in a nondescript hotel room. Later that night, she flew back to the United States, finishing a trip to Israel only to return just a month later. Except next time, she’ll be going with thirty teenagers in tow.
(05/13/22 11:58pm)
This year's class is keeping it local. Meet ten Penn seniors who are living and working in Philly after crossing the stage.
(05/13/22 5:00am)
As I nervously wait for her to join the Zoom, Barbara Chrem’s (N ‘22) wide smile comes into view and eases all tension. A screen doesn’t do her energy justice. She’s immediately interested in how I’m doing amid a seemingly endless final exam season. Barbara grimaces as I give her a strained smile—she’s been there. Luckily, senior year is almost over, and she’s coasting along to graduation. Our introductory interaction highlights an indisputable fact about Barbara: First and foremost, she’s a people person.
(05/13/22 11:00am)
In high school, she decided to run a marathon the day before it happened. Her formal training? Some pasta the night before.
(05/13/22 2:00pm)
“I always enjoyed being the big little kid in the room,” says Ari Bortman (E ‘22).
(05/13/22 6:00am)
Like some of the best things in life, Emma Van Zandt’s (C ‘22) journey at Penn began entirely by accident: The now–visual studies major from Annandale, Va. was looking for a place to eat in University City after sitting in on a class at Drexel University. At the time, she was sure that her college experience would be spent at a studio art institution, and her interest in Drexel’s design school brought her to Philadelphia in November of her senior year, “way past all the ED deadlines.”
(05/13/22 1:00pm)
Anything you can do, Sam Pancoe (C ‘22) can do better.
(05/13/22 10:00am)
On a gorgeous Philadelphia spring day, Natasha Chity–Guevara (C ‘22), wearing a bright pink sundress, leads us from Huntsman Hall back behind McNeil to her favorite spot on campus: the Lehman Brothers Quadrangle.
(05/13/22 10:00am)
Manoj Simha (W ‘22) is not your typical finance bro.
(05/13/22 11:00am)
When Chris Picchiello (N ‘22) walks into Saxbys, a huge smile spreads across his face. As he approaches the counter, he waves at half a dozen people he recognizes in the cafe. He’s come in an hour and a half before his shift starts to talk with me, but he’s already chatting with his coworkers across the counter as he orders his drink, his usual—a cold brew with almond milk.
(05/13/22 12:00pm)
Serena Gandhi (E ‘22) thinks that we’re all living in a simulation.
(05/13/22 4:00am)
Maddy Fair (C ‘22) is exactly what comes to mind when you think of a psychology major. She is a mental health advocate, works at a text crisis hotline in her free time, and wants to be a therapist after school. However, Maddy has taken her passion for psychology beyond the pages of her textbook. Before completing her undergraduate career, Maddy has worked in several labs, marketed a mental health outreach app, and still managed to prioritize self–care.
(04/25/22 1:00pm)
Behind the curtain of her hair, Ryan Afreen’s (C ‘23) earrings sparkle. Her hands dance as she describes the events of her past few Friday afternoons. In the basement of PAACH, the Pan–Asian American Community House, she sat down with her Asian peers to facilitate casual discussions of shared and individual experiences.
(04/25/22 3:00pm)
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(04/18/22 7:00pm)
If there’s one thing that stands out about Beatrice Forman (C ‘22), it’s that she tells the best stories. I don’t just mean in terms of material, although she often seems to find herself in the midst of truly mind–boggling dating nightmares that later become a series of hilarious texts. Bea is able to craft the most compelling narrative I’ve ever heard, whether the events happened to her or someone she just met.
(04/18/22 3:33pm)
In 2020, Merriam–Webster dictionary chose “pandemic” as its word of the year, and it’s hard to argue with that. In fact, given the way that it's followed us around relentlessly for the last few years, one could argue that it’s more the word of an era. Or, if you ask Max Strickberger (C ‘22) and Alan Jinich (C ‘22), the word of a generation.