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
Ego of the Week: Ani Nguyen Le
From co–founding Work in Progress with friends to harmonizing with Penn Glee Club, Ani Nguyen Le (C ’26) is cultivating spaces where creativity and entrepreneurship thrive together. Whether she’s bringing interdisciplinary creatives together or performing on stage, Ani is redefining what it means to pursue passion at Penn—boldly and collaboratively. Read more about Ani at 34st.com. Footage by Sophia Luo and Justin Abenoja Editing by Christina Le
Under the Tampons: Penn’s Juiciest Gossip
Street’s “Under the Tampons” is back better than ever. In the first installment of its revival, Arts beat and host Aaron Tokay puts Penn students on the spot, asking for their juiciest piece of gossip. Video by Justin Abenoja
