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(11/01/19 2:59am)
Michael Adjei–Poku (C ’20) began his journey at Penn by moving into Kings Court English College House, his seventh choice dorm. He says this ended up being “the best thing that could’ve happened” to him. As a shy and reserved freshman having been placed in a dorm he had no desire to live in, Michael was extremely grateful for the initial connection he made with his PHINS (Peers Helping Incoming New Students) mentor, who also happened to introduce him to his girlfriend of three years.
(10/30/19 12:27am)
In the vast world of desserts, what makes crepes stand out? For Angela Schmitt (C, W ’21), the answer is obvious: “They're delicious. Who doesn't like them? Chocolate, fruit, marshmallow, lemon curd, and as much homemade whipped cream as you could possibly eat. I love dessert and I love coffee, and I wanted to make a food I loved.”
(10/23/19 3:52am)
Name: Justin Iannacone
(11/20/19 4:29am)
The first floor of College Hall is filled with Penn students, sitting scattered across the lacquered wood. Some are chatting, while others work quietly on their laptops. A few of them hold bright orange signs with demands written in bold: "Stop funding climate change."
(10/16/19 4:31am)
Name: Karekin "KK" Brooks
(10/23/19 2:42am)
Two years ago, Penn’s Classical Studies professor Emily Wilson rose to prominence as the first woman to translate Homer’s The Odyssey into English. Last month, she once again received worldwide recognition after being awarded the prestigious MacArthur “Genius” Grant, formally known as the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship. But on Twitter, where Wilson has been active since December 2017, her bio includes “Writer, professor, translator. NOT the first woman to publish a translation of the Odyssey.”
(10/16/19 3:08am)
Joel Olujide (W '23) started his time at Penn a little differently from the rest—by activating Hill’s fire alarm on the first day of school.
(10/09/19 3:44am)
Name: Julia Coquard
(10/08/19 11:39pm)
Tori Borlase (C '22), laughs and says “give me a second,” when I ask about her activities on and off campus. She needs more than a second to list off her numerous involvements.
(10/02/19 4:11am)
Name: Jordan Williams
(09/18/19 4:01am)
Major: Health & Societies, Concentration: Gender & Health
(09/19/19 9:49pm)
“It feels as though you are carving completely new ground,” I remark to Professor Maggie Blackhawk, a Federal Indian Law scholar at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and a member of the Fond du la Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe. She responds with a quick burst of friendly laughter before responding, “I have been told that by others before.”
(09/17/19 3:46am)
I’m lucky that Daniel Gordon (C ’21) found a time in his Google Calendar to add me in—but he always has time for his fellow Penn students. College Chair of the 2021 Class Board, Power of Penn Student Campaign Committee member, Social Planning & Events Committee Connaissance Secretary, and Penn Peer Advisor for the classes of 2022 and 2023. These are only a sample of the activities on Daniel’s schedule dedicated to the Penn community. The thing that keeps him going? His love for wellness and school spirit.
(09/11/19 4:17am)
Name: Stephanie Wu
(09/04/19 4:48am)
Name: DJ Dorch
(09/08/19 11:33pm)
Kia DaSilva (C '21) is a Philly native, but she grew up very differently than any other students who hail from the City of Brotherly Love—Kia grew up in the Quad.
(08/28/19 3:10am)
Name: Cinthia Ibarra
(08/28/19 3:08am)
Penn SLAP—or Penn Student Labor Action Project—aims to turn issues they are passionate about into movements. This past semester, the group has been "reborn" after a hiatus. Even with a long summer interrupting their correspondence, they have no plans of slowing down. Their commitment to social justice and advocacy, combined with compassion and empathy, proves that SLAP is back and better than ever.
(06/16/19 7:06am)
Every year, the Penn Glee Club embarks on a two–week summer tour, performing stand–and–sing sets (sets without dance numbers) with choirs across the globe. For their 2019 adventure, the Glee Club set out to East Asia on their “The Cities that Never Sleep Tour,” performing in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Macau, Taipei and Tokyo—staying true to their legacy of international excellence.
(06/12/19 4:05pm)
During the midnight hour, the clattering of poker chips being wrested around arises from the basement of Harrison College House—this is where the Penn’s Poker Club resides weekly. Around fifteen boys sit amongst stacks of red, green, blue, and white chips, laughter, and what members like to call "poker–ocean lingo." It’s common to hear about fishes—the less adept poker players; whales—the players with large bankrolls; sharks—the skilled players, and boats—a full house of cards. There, you can also find one of the club’s “regulars”: Vignesh Valliyur (C’20)—or as his fellow players like to call him, “Viggy Value.” Viggy coined his poker name through his luck and skilled hand.