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Campus Life

Music is On Sydney McKeever’s Mind

Classical music training might have prevented major brain damage for this Penn freshman. 

by GEMMA LEVY

Who Am I, If Not a Violinist?

I know I am not the art that I create, but I also wouldn’t be who I am if it weren’t for my art.

by MEILING MATHUR

Ego of the Week: Walden Green

Meet Street's former editor–in–chief: patron saint of Street print production, goat milk aficionado, and Twitter ethnographer for the ages.

by NATALIA CASTILLO

Ego of the Week: Kiln Chen

This senior is embracing her community and identity wherever she goes.

by TALIA SHAPIRO

Ring, Ring, Naveen’s Calling!

Striving to make communication accessible for all, Naveen Albert is installing payphones throughout the city.

by ROSEMARY YANG

Embracing the Amateur

The imperfect brushstrokes that make up an artist’s “perfection”

by JULIA FISCHER

Ego of the Week: Katelyn Candido

This aspiring neurosurgeon acts as a compassionate older sister to her two siblings and her pre–med mentees. 

by CHARLOTTE COMSTOCK

Ego of the Week: Jason Lu

From Lion Dancing to Sustainable Energy Research to PHINS leader, this senior does it all.

by GEMMA LEVY

Exploring Nature’s Palette with Victoria Antoinette Megens

Between her academic pursuits and personal artistic endeavors, Victoria is finding new ways of tying together the worlds of nature and art.

by PARIN KEERTHI

Experiencing Penn Through a New Lens

Student photographers Silas Ruth and Priya Bhavikatti are capturing campus moments.

by TALIA SHAPIRO and SOPHIE BARKAN

Ego of the Week: Bella Whittaker

This senior is on track for the Olympics while paving the way for equality in college sports.

by LEAH WEINBERGER

Non–Strangers

At what point does a stranger become a non–stranger? 

by ANONYMOUS

Letter from the Editor, March 2024

Philosophizing On Material Girls, Money Troubles, and the Multi–Level–Marketing Scheme of a College Education.

by NATALIA CASTILLO

On The Track and In the Classroom, Mark Hellwig Aims High

Mark Hellwig teaches us the value of following your passions and cultivating your interests 

by NISHANTH BHARGAVA

Rewatch

How do you tell a love story you don’t believe is over yet?

by ANONYMOUS

Ego of the Week: Priya Deliwala

This senior is embracing identity and cultivating wellness at Penn. 

by ELLA SHUSTERMAN

Drew Basile: From Philly to Fiji

This Penn grad earned an education in reality TV on Survivor's 45th season.

by JULES LINGENFELTER

Maxx Yung Grows Brains on Computer Chips

This first year is attempting to redefine AI with brain–powered computing.

by GEMMA LEVY

Digital Dispatches In The City of Love

Mapping the Paris Metro, Station to Station.

by IRMA KISS

Ego of the Week: Samantha Cueto

Through countless hours spent in the research lab and conducting patient interviews in Philadelphia hospitals, this Nursing senior is making a profound impact.

by SOPHIE BARKAN

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