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(04/14/23 10:00am)
Throughout each stage of Amelia Stoesser’s (C ‘25) life, one hobby has remained consistent: dancing. “It was the only thing that I didn’t quit growing up, so I stuck with it,” she laughs. From performing in her living room at the age of two to joining studio dance companies and later taking on the role of captain of her high school’s competitive dance team, Amelia has always made time to dance. When she arrived at Penn freshman year, Amelia began dancing right away and eagerly joined Sparks Dance Company.
(04/17/23 3:51am)
What started as a sophisticated night at the ballet quickly descended into a near–riot: the audience throwing objects at the stage, shouting over the orchestra, and even breaking out into fights. This infamous night was the first premiere of Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, which is now remembered as one of the most controversial performances in music history. To the audience’s horror, Stravinsky had broken all the rules of what was considered good composition, but now this piece is ubiquitous in concert music—being performed this year by the New York Philharmonic and The Philadelphia Orchestra.
(04/12/23 12:23am)
While rushing down Locust Walk, the Kelly Writers House might be easy to miss. But it’s needed for everyone on campus—not just writers.
(04/06/23 10:00am)
First years opening their inboxes every morning confront a dizzying array of stressful emails. Between the Canvas assignments, club reminders, and internship applications, one subject line provides a consistent beacon of light: free food.
(03/24/23 12:54am)
Jing Jing Piriyalertsak (C ‘23), from Bangkok, Thailand, first set foot in the United States during New Student Orientation freshman year. Ever since, she has definitely made her mark on campus. As writer for Penn’s oldest satire magazine Punchbowl Magazine, Jing Jing writes satirical pieces on dialogues she overhears on campus and “really bad puns,” but most importantly has found a community among her fellow writers. When she’s not in International Relations classes or engaging in policy discussions at the Perry World House, she’s running her International Relations meme instagram account @ir_unchained or embarking on SEPTA adventures with her friends all around Philly.
(03/15/23 11:00am)
From the age of ten, instead of going home after school, Mark Wasuwanich (C ‘23) spent his days in his parents’ Thai restaurant in Orlando, Florida. Washing dishes, talking to customers, and assisting chefs in the kitchen each day, Mark dove headfirst into the hospitality industry. “It was a very enjoyable time. That’s really why I’ve always wanted to work in the food space and maybe even start my own restaurant,” Mark says.
(03/17/23 4:05am)
When Lah’Nasia Shider (C '23) caught her first glimpse of the Penn campus as a high school senior, she couldn’t wait to explore everything that the University and Philadelphia had to offer. Now, Lah’Nasia has found her place as a mentor on and off campus. As a leader of Students for Students, she tutors and mentors Philadelphia youth who have been affected by the juvenile justice system. When she’s not leading tours for Kite and Key or welcoming students at the Admissions Visitors Center, she also runs a YouTube channel for high schoolers who are navigating the college application process. Her videos share milestones of her college experience, from move–in day to her semester abroad in London to the last first day of classes. Whether speaking with prospective students, mentoring current ones, or simply recommending her favorite place to eat near campus, Lah’Nasia is eager to use her experience to help younger people find their way.
(03/24/23 12:55am)
At 42 years old, Lou Lozzi found himself as the “oldest kid in class” studying urban and multicultural education at Eastern University. Inspired by his childhood at his father’s auto repair shop in South Philly, Lozzi chose to leave the corporate world in order to teach. Upon completing his Master’s in Education, he worked for eight years at charter schools until Rich Gordon, the principal of Paul Robeson High School in West Philly, asked him to lead their math and science team.
(02/22/23 2:00pm)
Long before professor Anne Duchene taught economics at Penn, she played bass guitar in a band. “I wanted to be a rock star,” she says, shifting aside a stack of exam sheets on her desk.
(02/20/23 2:00pm)
Franny Davis (C ‘23) did not expect to enter the performing arts world until she spontaneously accompanied a friend to a Bloomers’ late–night event her freshman year. Now, as head writer of the musical and sketch comedy troupe dedicated towards creating a space for underrepresented genders in the field, Franny channels her creative writing expertise into crafting hit comedy productions. Through countless hours collaborating with her supportive (and witty) fellow writers, Franny truly found a community in Bloomers. And when she’s not in the writing room, she's surrounded by her friends in the warm aromas of WilCaf, brewing coffee and tea for caffeine–deprived Penn students. As a current part–time student, Franny is taking the time to pursue her passion projects and explore Philly beyond the bounds of campus.
(02/15/23 1:00pm)
As skateboarding and Slurpees turns to grief and darkness, the voice of a dead, missing girl retells the story of her own kidnapping. The story begins and ends with violence: the inherent violence of being socialized as a girl and the brutal ending of her short life.
(02/17/23 2:00am)
Sarah Kane (C '23) sheepishly admits that she entered the world of science because of the cult classic series Star Trek. In particular, as a young kid, Sarah felt most deeply connected to Star Trek’s blind engineer. “It was the first time I had seen a blind person represented in science like that,” she says. Born legally blind, Sarah continues to defy barriers to pursue her passions in physics and astronomy.
(02/13/23 2:00pm)
When Sahiba Baveja (W ‘23) arrived at Penn, she had two goals: to find a community and to help people, and it would be even better if she could do both at once. Four years later, she’s checked these goals off her bucket list. All the while, Sahiba has led tour groups for Kite and Key, planned events for the South Asia Society, and mentored first years through Wharton Undergraduate Advising. Sahiba is known for being an incredible mentor, leader, and friend who meets every commitment, challenge, and bucket list task with compassion and care.
(02/05/23 7:42pm)
Friend, mentor, and part–time food enthusiast, Jerry Gao (E '23) dove headfirst into the Penn community the first day he set foot on campus. He radiates pure joy while discussing his work as a bioengineering TA, revealing his passion for both teaching and learning. Though most Penn students seem to have a myriad of activities padding their resumes, Jerry leaves a lasting impact on every community he's immersed himself in at Penn. Whether in the bioengineering lab, teaching young kids how to read, or cheffing it up for his hometown friends, Jerry sprinkles love into all of his endeavors.
(01/30/23 11:00am)
Acclaimed sexuality and relationships expert Logan Levkoff’s (C ‘98, GSE ‘99) crucial entrance into the world of sex began with a banana and a condom on her dinner table.
(01/26/23 4:38pm)
When Devi Bass (C ‘23) decided to retire from middle school acting, she was eager to find another way to get involved in theater. She began by helping out with sound for her high school’s Cabaret and immediately fell in love with this behind–the–scenes role. Excited to continue pursuing theater, Devi found a home in Penn’s theater program when she joined Penn Players for their production of Urine Town. Now, as chair of the Theatre Arts Council, she oversees all seven theater groups at Penn. As a political science major, Devi realized that her interests in political science and theater are not mutually exclusive. Rather, she hopes to combine them and produce shows that make an impact. When Devi’s not spending her time at the Platt Student Performing Arts House, she’s volunteering at Cosmic Writers, a creative writing nonprofit organization that fosters creativity and boosts confidence in kids from grades K through 12.
(01/25/23 1:36am)
What do ECON 0100 and your sex life have in common? It's more than just their complicated statuses.
(12/10/22 5:00am)
Through his avid engagement with the Penn performing arts community, notably as chair of Penn Players and member of the Performing Arts Council board, Tommy Christaldi (C ‘23) carved out his own path here at Penn. Dedicating most of his time to helping others do the same as a peer leader in the College and tour guide for the Kite & Key Society, the self–described talker also found his place on– and offstage. Hopefully, we’ll see him on a bigger stage in the not–too–distant future, fulfilling his dream of being a late–night talk show host.
(12/09/22 5:00am)
At the age of five, Taryn Flaherty (C ‘25) was already an activist. Of course, she put her own childhood spin on it, adding a tasteful fairytale touch.
(12/20/22 5:00am)
If Evelyn Thomson weren't teaching physics at Penn right now, she might have ended up a veterinarian. “I grew up on a farm and could see that [being a vet] would be an interesting career,” says Thomson. As someone whose eyes light up at the mention of quarks, it's surprising to learn that physics wasn’t Thomson’s first calling. But growing up on a farm in Scotland, Thomson didn’t even know that becoming a groundbreaking particle physicist was a possible career choice.