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Onda Latina is Making Waves on and off Campus

Penn's premier Latinx dance group has an impact that extends beyond the stage.

by ANJALI KISHORE

From Farming to Advocacy: Rachel Zhang on Her Gap Year

The national delegate and nature enthusiast reflects on her year off and her future at Penn. 

by SAYA DESAI

Ego of the Week: Sneha Sharma

Health and legal activism are kind of Sneha's thing.

by ANJALI KISHORE

Meet Rahim Khan, the Man Behind Penn’s Friendliest Halal Cart

This Pakistani immigrant serves up chicken over rice with a smile.

by SHEIL DESAI

Carolyn Gross, from Mise–En-Scène to Mise–En–Place

How one Penn alum’s experience as a cinema studies major led her to the Food Network 

by JESSA GLASSMAN

Alex Tewfik Talks the Future of Philly’s Food Scene

The 'Philadelphia' magazine food editor breaks down how the COVID–19 pandemic changed the restaurant industry—and what we can expect from its comeback.

by HANNAH LONSER

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

Ego of the Week: Max Kanner

This senior conducts independent mental health research for queer youth. 

by MADDIE MULDOON

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

Ego of the Week: Namrita Narula

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

by MADDIE MULDOON

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

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

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

Meet Unruly Patchouli, the Philly–Based Artist Who Creates Psychedelic Dreamscapes

The artist celebrates queer and fat bodies through everything from tattoos to earrings—and in doing so celebrates themself.

by EMILY WHITE

Chronicling the History of Smokey Joe’s—Penn’s Most Beloved Bar

Owner Paul Ryan shares the history of Smokey Joe's and how it's survived the test of time—as well as a global pandemic.

by MADDIE MULDOON

PURM Is Back—Here's What It Looks Like Now

Penn's beloved undergraduate summer research program is officially up and running—but how has it changed? 

by JILLIAN LOMBARDI

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