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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
Penn Students Compete on Street’s Blind Dating Show
Street set up Penn’s most eligible singles on its first–ever blind dating show. The catch? Either person can swap out their date for another person at the press of a button. Footage by Justin Abenoja, Ariel Zhang, Connie Zhao, Nishanth Bhargava, and Uma Mukhopadhyay Editing by Justin Abenoja, Ariel Zhang, and Uma Mukhopadhyay
Penn Students Compete on Street’s Blind Dating Show
Street set up Penn’s most eligible singles on a blind date show. The catch? Either person can swap out their date for another person at the press of a button. Footage by Justin Abenoja, Ariel Zhang, Connie Zhao, Nishanth Bhargava, and Uma Mukhopadyay. Editing by Justin Abenoja, Uma Mukhopadyay, and Ariel Zhang.
Inside Veejay Floresca’s Show at New York Fashion Week
Street takes you backstage (and ballroom-side) with Veejay Floresca at NYFW. The designer and ‘Project Runway’ star talks community, confidence, and why fashion is for everybody. Video by Chenyao Liu
Ego of the Week: Max Annunziata
Through skiing in Clark Park to polling students on Locust Walk, former staffer for The Daily Pennsylvanian Max Annunziata (C ’26) is determined to advocate for the Penn student body, both through equity in the club application process and by encouraging students to step outside and enjoy all that the outdoors has to offer. Writing by Sophie Barkan Footage by Ruth Tewodros, Justin Abenoja, Ariel Zhang Editing by Ariel Zhang
Ego of the Week: Janine Navalta
Footage by Sophia Chen Editing by Ariel Zhang
Street in the Sheets: Love Hotline
On Street in the Sheets, Strexec answered the love hotline, debating over concerns submitted by viewers ahead of this year’s Love Issue—Streetcute. Footage by Sarah Gebremeskel, Sophia Luo, and Songeun Lee
Asking Penn Students Tinder Prompts
From things they can’t live without to first–date deal breakers, Street asked Penn students on Locust Walk to share their answers to Tinder prompts. Street’s annual print issue on love—this year, Streetcute—will be released on Feb. 12. Footage by Ariel Zhang, Ben Sheffield, and Justin Abenoja Editing by Justin Abenoja
Behind the Scenes of Love Issue Production
Street’s editors are getting ready to release this year’s Love Issue—Streetcute. From accidental meetings to enemies–to–lovers, the issue explores serendipitous first encounters of love. Pick up a copy of the glossy magazine around Penn’s campus on Feb. 12. Footage by Justin Abenoja and Ariel Zhang Editing by Justin Abenoja and Uma Mukhopadhyay
Ego of the Month: Briana Cantero
Despite juggling club affairs and the consulting grind, there’s one thing Briana Cantero (C ’26) considers her biggest accomplishment: her long–term relationship; its lessons in love, patience, and individuality. Street sat down with the senior to talk details, from Penn dating culture to ambitious career aspirations. Pick up Street’s Love Issue on Feb. 12 to read more. Writing by Insia Haque Video by Justin Abenoja Photos by Connie Zhao
Ego of the Week with Valeria Andrango
“You may not be in your Indigenous community, but you can take that with you, and you can do so proudly” Ego of the Week Valeria Andrango sits down for an interview with Digital Managing Editor Hannah Sung, to talk about her work on Indigenous representation in New York and Philadelphia, as she advocates for visibility, transparency and representation in academia and access to legal resources. Writing by Hannah Sung Footage by Jackson Ford Editing by Uma Mukhopadhyay
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
