Word on the Street
Word on the street
How Quarantine Saved My Penn Career
When the pandemic started, I was applying to transfer out of Penn. Now, I’m glad I didn’t.
by JULIA ESPOSITO
Word on the street
Searching for School Spirit
My journey to connect with Penn's community
by JOHN NYCZ
Word on the street
I've Never Had a Serious Relationship—And That's Okay
Before I could have cinematic moments with others, I had to experience them alone.
by MEHEK BOPARAI
Word on the street
Going Gray
I spent too much time on my phone. So I took drastic measures.
by RACHEL SWYM
Word on the street
Adventures of an Adam Sandler Extra
Adam Sandler was filming in Philly—as a lifelong fan, I was determined to meet him.
by SHELBY ABAYIE
Word on the street
What They Don’t Tell You About Reporting an Assault at Penn
The system did not fail me, but the community did.
by JESSICA BAO
Word on the street
A Love Letter to Hill House Dining Hall
How the dining hall shaped my most meaningful friendships at Penn
by FERNANDA BRIZUELA
Word on the street
A Love Story Between Coffee and an Anxiety–Ridden Student
Unpacking my rollercoaster relationship with lattes and cold brews
by JULIA ESPOSITO
Word on the street
My Journey Cooking During COVID–19
How cooking new recipes got me through the pandemic—and helped me explore my vegetarianism
by ANIKA PRAKASH
Word on the street
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
Word on the street
Overcoming the Male Gaze
My journey to realizing that beauty doesn't depend on what men think of me
by JULIA ESPOSITO
Word on the street
My Summer of Being
Overcoming my fear of stillness and boredom—or at least trying to.
by EVA INGBER
Word on the street
My Time at Habitat for Humanity
After a year of social isolation, my part-time job reminded me what it means to be human.
by PEYTON TOUPS
Word on the street
Sharing the Burden
Why everyone needs to pick up the slack when it comes to sexual assault
by ANONYMOUS
Focus
A Dialogue on Grieving 'Anti–Asian Violence'
Kingsley Song and Sudeep Bhargava, the chair and vice chair of the Asian Pacific Student Coalition, reflect on grieving and the ongoing violence towards the Asian community.
by SUDEEP BHARGAVA and KINGSLEY SONG
Word on the street
Lying Isn't a Part of My Personality—It's an Escape From It
Growing up means evolving past the desire to live a picturesque story.
by MEHEK BOPARAI
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