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Ego of the Week: Alaina Chou

Food photographer. Blogger. Podcaster. She puts all other campus foodies to shame. 

by CHELSEY ZHU

State Senator Nikil Saval’s Electoral District: In Food and Photos

Street asked State Sen. Saval what South Philly restaurants matter most to him. The answer lies in tapioca dumplings, enchiladas, and lots of worker solidarity.

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Letter from the Editor 09.21.2021

On loving feelings, begging for your ex to take you back, and Mitski

by BEATRICE FORMAN

My Journey Cooking During COVID–19

How cooking new recipes got me through the pandemic—and helped me explore my vegetarianism

by ANIKA PRAKASH

Ego of the Week: Max Kanner

This senior conducts independent mental health research for queer youth. 

by MADDIE MULDOON

Letter from the Editor 09.14.2021

On soft launches, secret pleasures, and letting yourself be happy

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Baba

She had trouble thinking about love and her father as two things that belonged together. 

by ANONYMOUS

Ego of the Week: Jade Gonzalez

Leader, social advocate, set builder, chef, cat lover—what can't Jade do?

by MADDIE MULDOON

‘Are We There Yet?’: The Pennchants on Pushing Through the Pandemic

Evan Bean, Bauti Gallino, and Jack Vernon Lee take us behind the scenes of the a cappella group’s new studio album.

by WALDEN GREEN

Letter from the Editor on 09.07.2021

On parasocial relationships, Taylor Swift, and the durability of obsession.

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Ego of the Week: Namrita Narula

This Wharton senior is also a female founder, community activist, and shameless foodie. 

by MADDIE MULDOON

Confessions From a Girl Who Can’t Go Home

A reflection on what it means to 'belong' somewhere in a pandemic—both here and abroad

by AAKRUTI GANESHAN

Letter from the Editor 08.31.2021

On breakups, breaking bad habits, and self–renewal

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Ego of the Week: Rowana Miller

Meet the senior who's writing a novel and founding a nonprofit at the same time.

by MADDIE MULDOON

Here's Why Vagrant Coffee Should Be Your Go–To Café

Learn about West Philly's new coffee shop straight from CEO Josh Dew and Manager Caleb McCurley.

by MADDIE MULDOON

Overcoming the Male Gaze

My journey to realizing that beauty doesn't depend on what men think of me

by JULIA ESPOSITO

Meet the Penn Grad Representing Penn Students in the State House

Street checks in with State Rep. Rick Krajewski seven months after his first day in office. His biggest lesson on the job? Change takes time.

by BEATRICE FORMAN

My Summer of Being

Overcoming my fear of stillness and boredom—or at least trying to.

by EVA INGBER

Making the Case for Virtual School

Penn's 2021 summer classes mark the end of an era of Zoom school. But should the university abandon online courses entirely?

by JILLIAN LOMBARDI

Keeping Up With Mia Giovina

The rising TikTok star talks her journey to producing original music and the release of her new song Time Machine. 

by MADDIE MULDOON

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