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The Penn Experience
Ah, college—the greatest years of your life, right? Former Street Editor–in–Chief Natalia Castillo (C ‘25) takes viewers around Penn’s campus as she reflects on her college experience after four years. Directed and Edited by Uma Mukhopadhyay Footage by Netra Mehta Additional Footage by Riley Eastham, Ben Sheffield, Derek Wong, Abhiram Juvvadi, Uma Mukhopadhyay Copy Editing by Vandana Vijay Kumar
Ego of the Week with Rohana Gullapalli
Despite a demanding schedule as a dual-degree student in neuroscience and statistics and a leader in major campus organizations, such as the Association of International Students, Rohana Gullapalli (C ‘25, W ‘25) finds time to test new limits and go out of her comfort zone, whether it be by running half–marathons or getting her scuba–diving certification—all within the past month. Reporting by Eva Lititskaia Footage by Uma Mukhopadhyay Editing by Uma Mukhopadhyay Photos by Jackson Ford
Ego of the Week with Maddie Pastore
Maddie Pastore (C '25) grew up in Philadelphia and transferred to Penn all the way from the West Coast. Ever since she stepped onto campus, this senior has invested all of her time in the spaces around her, from tutoring elementary school students to researching migrating urban species. Despite a change in plans from a projected government job, here is what Maddie has to say about her time at Penn. Read more about Maddie, Street's Ego of the Week, at 34st.com. Reporting by Ashwin Laksumanage Footage by Uma Mukhopadhyay Editing by Uma Mukhopadhyay Photos by Jackson Ford
Penn Students Debate Which Academic Department Has the Hottest Teaching Assistants
As you’re deciding your classes for fall 2025, watch as Penn students debate which academic department has the hottest teaching assistants. Footage by Archana Ponnada, Ben Sheffield Editing by Uma Mukhopadhyay
Ego of the Week with Eileen Wang
Eileen Wang (W ‘25) cooks—on and off the court. From the crack of a tennis ball on her racket to the sizzle of oil in a pan, this senior bears it all in an interview with Ego writer Christine Oh, where Eileen talks all about her parent–coach hybrid situation, going to the NCAA tournament, and using TikTok as a cooking platform. Read the full interview at 34st.com. Footage by Justin Abenoja and Weining Ding Editing by Uma Mukhopadhyay
The Cost of "Going–Out" Shoes
Street shows off their "going–out" shoes—and their market price before the frat basement and bar grime wore the pairs down. Footage by Hope Applegate, Ishika Narsingani, Justin Abenoja Editing by Uma Mukhopadhyay
Penn Students Describe Their Fashion “Ins” and “Outs” | “Street” Interviews
As Street prepares for the 'Style Guide,' our March 2025 print issue, we asked Penn students to share their hot takes on contemporary fashion. Footage: Ben Sheffield, Layla Jamo-Cohen, Siri Challa Editing: Ben Sheffield
Counting the Number of Canada Goose Jackets on Locust Walk
Canada Goose jackets are in style this winter. Check out how many can be found in one stroll down Penn's Locust Walk. Footage: Maddy Israel, Dylan Tiu, Ben Sheffield Editing: Ben Sheffield
Ego of the Week: Yazmin Wu
“It’s something that I look for in every organization, even my friend group back home in Miami, or even my friends are reflective of that. Inclusivity is something that motivates me to want to join a community, but in the end, it’s also what keeps me in that community,” Yazmin Wu (W ‘25) says. Read Ego beat Eva Lititskaia’s interview with Yazmin at 34st.com Footage: Cesar Murillo Editing: Naddy Teo, Uma Mukhopadhyay Photos: Jackson Ford
D.C. Fashion Week Emerging Designers Showcase 2025
Experience the designs of the D.C. Fashion Week Emerging Designers Showcase, which was held on Feb. 22–23, through the eyes of Style Editor Kate Cho. Footage: Kate Cho Editing: Archana Ponnada, Uma Mukhopadhyay
Renaissance in Love Teaser
Street’s editors are gearing up for the release of their annual print issue on love—this year, Renaissance in Love. From platonic to romantic, this issue explores how love has changed. Pick up your copy of the sexy, glossy magazine on and around Penn’s campus this Valentine’s Day week. Footage by Uma Mukhopadhyay Editing by Uma Mukhopadhyay
Behind the Scenes: Renaissance in Love Launch Event
Check out behind–the–scenes footage from Street's Valentine's Day Eve launch event on Locust Walk, where the editors handed out DIY bouquets and fresh editions of their February 2025 print issue, Renaissance in Love. Footage by Jackson Ford and John Zeng Editing by Uma Mukhopadhyay
Penn students describe the campus dating scene | “Street” Interviews
In interviews along Locust Walk, Penn students dish on the campus dating scene—does a dating scene even exist? This video is promotional content for Street's Renaissance in Love print issue, releasing February 2025. Footage by Uma Mukhopadhyay, Ariana Arabadjiev, Erica Jiang Editing by Uma Mukhopadhyay, Ariana Arabadjiev
Penn students debate whether situationships work | “Street” Interviews
In an interview along Locust Walk, Penn students draw on student experiences to debate whether situationships work. This video is promotional content for Street's Renaissance in Love print issue, releasing February 2025. Footage by Uma Mukhopadhyay, Ariana Arabadjiev, Erica Jiang Editing by Uma Mukhopadhyay #college #streetinterview #upenn
Ego of the Week: Jacob Pollack
Ego of the Week, Jacob Pollack (C, W ’25), answers lightning–round questions. A theater kid in the flesh and a venturer to all opportunities he can get his hands on, Jacob is everywhere all at once. Literally. From cinema studies to management or teaching high schoolers about Grit to backpacking through Patagonia, the horizons of Jacob’s ambitions and versatility see no end. To know more about his journey through performance and entertainment management, read Ego Editor Anissa T. Ly’s article at 34st.com. Footage by Riley Eastham and Uma Mukhopadhyay Editing by Uma Mukhopadhyay
Street's Best of 2024 – Behind the Scenes
Chappell Roan. SWEAT Tour. Moo Deng. Street is here with the ‘Best of 2024’ issue counting down all your favorite moments of the year! Get an exclusive behind–the–scenes look at how the issue came together and hear some of our staff’s favorites of 2024, including albums, film and TV, and internet trends. Be sure to pick up a copy of the glossy mag near you! Directed and Edited by: Derek Wong Filmed by: Derek Wong, Jean Park
Photo Galley | Miles Teller Look Alike Contest
After days of rain, wind, and cold, the lookalike craze found its way to Philadelphia on an overcast afternoon. Hundreds flooded the park to watch 22 Miles Teller lookalikes duke it out for the title, including 34th Street's very own Music Editor, Nishanth Bhargava (C ‘27). With five judges ranking the cheers erupting from the crowd, the top three winners were awarded with medals and an Angelo's cheesesteak. Photos by Chenyao Liu.
Under the Tampons: Halloween Edition
Do you feel the crisp autumnal breeze in the air? Can you hear the sound of leaves crinkling under your feet as you walk down Locust Walk? That’s right, bitches. It’s fall. Join our Assignments Editor and host Kate Ratner in a brand new episode of “Under the Tampons,” Halloween edition! Be sure to also pick up Street’s upcoming politics issue, coming out on Nov. 5! Filmed by: Ben Sheffield, Riley Eastham Editing: Riley Eastham #underthetampons #interview #trending #halloween
Bloomers Band: Street Sessions
At the inaugural Street Sessions back in April, four Penn bands performed at Smokey Joe's in front of an eager audience. Bloomers Band, a part of the Bloomers Comedy group, play a combination of hits and classics to a cheering crowd! To read more about the bands that appeared, visit https://www.34st.com/article/2024/04/penn-music-art-scene-college-bands-philadelphia! Edited by Riley Eastham #streetsessions #studentconcert #concert #liveband
