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(04/25/18 2:40am)
Christopher Yao (C’17) chooses his words wisely. When he speaks, listeners get a sense that each word is chosen with care, thought, and consideration. Christopher’s speech, though, was not always this precise. When he was in the sixth grade, he was diagnosed with severe prognathism, more commonly known as an underbite, which affected his speech. Now, as the founder of Kids Change the World, a non–profit charity that improves children’s health worldwide, Christopher helps kids who experience symptoms similar to his own.
(04/25/18 2:46am)
“It would have been easier if we were on a float,” Nick Silverio (W ’18) explained carefully.
(04/25/18 2:49am)
On an average morning, Jana Korn (C’18) wakes up hoping for good weather so she can go on a bike ride. Ideally, she might discover a few new cafes on the way and drop in for a spot of coffee to replenish her energy. “I spend a lot of time exploring the coffee shops of Philadelphia,” she admits. Lately, she tries to ride as much as possible in preparation for her post–grad summer trip: a two–month bike trip of the east coast from Key West and to Canada.
(04/25/18 1:42am)
Krisna Maddy (C ‘18) has a mixtape.
(04/25/18 1:45am)
“I really like to take care of people,” states Nayab Khan (C ’18) as she prepares tea in her studio apartment on the 21st floor of Rodin. The tea she makes for herself is special—a box of pre–packaged powdered chai that she brought back to the US from Pakistan. She empties a packet of the already–sweetened mix into a mug of milk and continues to bustle around, apologizing for her reluctance to settle.
(04/25/18 2:49am)
In the 3rd grade, Christopher D’Urso convinced his parents to take him to Washington DC. He was coming off a high after watching National Treasure. Maybe he went in the hopes of finding the hidden treasure Nicholas Cage’s character spends the movie hunting. He got to witness both the Supreme Court and Congress in session instead. Suddenly, he just knew: he was going to work in government.
(04/25/18 1:55am)
Jacqueline Valeri’s (E ‘18) personality is much like the Penn band rehearsal room she spends much of her time in. She’s outspoken, unabashed, and liable to wander off on random tangents in conversation, like the various instruments all playing seven different melodies at once. All of these diverse bits and pieces that make up Jacqueline come together like a beautiful song in the marching band: forceful, quick–witted, and intelligently composed.
(04/25/18 1:46am)
Darnell Foreman (C ’18) doesn’t really animate until about halfway through our conversation—and when he does, it’s right after we start talking about basketball.
(04/25/18 2:42am)
“At last…”
(06/13/18 1:00pm)
At Penn, there’s a group for almost anything. Despite the academic struggle that many people go through, or the many friend groups one might oscillate between, Penn has several groups that cater to many aspects of a person’s identity.
(04/24/18 1:00pm)
Jonah Platt was on lunch break from rehearsal on the set of Jesus Christ Superstar Live! when we talked on the phone last month. He’s a 2008 College graduate and actor, writer, and singer. “I wear a couple different hats,” he said. Platt’s been busy since he was a student, so we caught up with him to discuss his career, his stint on Jeopardy, and his apparent dislike of Yoko Ono.
(04/23/18 1:00pm)
You might know the Signal from Squirrels Without Morality, or you you might know it from the Amazon case competition the club organized in September. Or maybe you’ve read its spotlight articles on Penn alumni pursuing alternative career paths. Regardless, the Signal is taking a hammer to Penn’s pre–professional culture one project at a time. This student group was built to "encourage the exploration of unconventional career paths and creative passions at Penn."
(04/18/18 5:21am)
Just recently, I was told how unusual my housing situation is. I was confused. Was it the dead squirrel situation? No, couldn't be. She's long since rotted away and my house now smells of saccharine Bundt cake.
(04/17/18 1:00pm)
Pull out the crop tops and short shorts. We’re three weeks away from summer vacation. In these last frantic weeks, Pottruck is packed with students looking to slim down, tone up and burn off finals anxiety in time for break. But there's more to fitness than what you can do on a treadmill. This week Street talked to bodybuilders and nutrition experts at Penn to learn how they approach eating for fitness.
(04/19/18 1:00pm)
For most Penn students, 9 a.m. class in DRL is as bad as it gets. But for students with early–morning jobs, 11 p.m. bedtimes and brisk walks before sunrise are only the beginning.
(04/18/18 1:00pm)
When it comes to what a typical Wharton student would hope to accomplish during his or her time at Penn, Geeta Minocha (W ‘19) exceeds expectations with flying colors...literally.
(04/18/18 1:00pm)
Street's former Editor–In–Chief Orly Greenberg came back for to us for one final article after several blissful, email–free months. Here's everything you need to know about Orly as EIC, and more:
(04/12/18 1:00pm)
Patricia Jia (C '18) is an extroverted pop culture aficionado with an impeccable memory. She’s a world traveler, church group leader, Percy Jackson lover, and rap music expert who takes about 30,000 photos a year. She’s also a Penn senior who will appear on the Jeopardy! college championship this Friday at 7 p.m.
(04/11/18 1:00pm)
After he stood us up to give a TED Talk, Kayvon Asemani made time to talk about music, Penn, and his favorite superheroes. Here's what he had to say:
(04/11/18 1:00pm)
Immigrating to a new country has inherent consequences. Aside from more immediate issues like citizenship status, there are less urgent but still crucial problems that deserve more attention. Among these are the problems of learning the language, assimilating into the culture, and succeeding in society.